Real estate fraud complaints in the US surged in 2025 to 12,368 with losses exceeding $275 million, driven largely by fake rental listings where scammers copy genuine property photos and video tours to deceive prospective tenants.
Food safety officials in Mangaluru sealed a KFC outlet's go-down and collected samples after a customer reported receiving spoiled chicken. Separate raids in Mysuru seized 81 kg of expired food from hotels.
Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner, Ada Chung, advises caution with personal data, especially in online shopping and sign-ups, as complaints rose 62% in the first half of 2026, largely attributed to the AI era.
Westminster council is threatening the survival of a homeless soup kitchen in Charing Cross through enforcement visits and complaints, prompting accusations that it is making operations impossible.
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they operate unlicensed sports betting platforms, misleading users on legality; companies claim federal regulation supersedes state laws.
South Korea's main opposition People Power Party filed a constitutional complaint against a legal revision abolishing prosecutors' direct investigative powers, arguing it violates constitutional principles and dismantles the criminal justice system.
A Berlin-based non-profit, HateAid, has filed a criminal complaint in Germany against Meta's smart glasses, alleging they breach strict privacy laws by enabling covert filming. Meta defends the device, citing built-in privacy safeguards.
BBC Scotland examines the affordability of Edinburgh's summer festivals, analyzing rising accommodation rates, daily expenses, and ticket prices over the last decade.
Abishek Porel, 23, Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter, arrested in connection with a rape case filed by a medical student alleging physical relationship under promise of marriage, criminal intimidation, and recording intimate moments.
Sourav Ganguly, president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, filed a police complaint after receiving threatening letters, including one that threatened to kill him and his wife, Dona Ganguly.
Victoria's health watchdog issued a public warning and interim prohibition order against Assma (Sarah) Samadi, an unregistered practitioner accused of posing as a doctor, charging $20,000 for unapproved treatments, and facing separate drug and assault charges.
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Gyan Tiwari filed a police complaint alleging his daughter was duped into marrying a conman who used fake identities to marry multiple women. Police arrested Anuj Trivedi and his son Prakhar Trivedi.
Former French PM Gabriel Attal filed a legal complaint over a pro-Russian disinformation campaign targeting his 2027 presidential candidacy with fake videos and articles.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged election officials in Hyderabad to address complaints of Booth Level Officers refusing enumeration forms due to holidays. Meanwhile, BJP leader N Ramchander Rao called for vigilance against ineligible voters.
Donald Trump criticized oil companies for making 'too much money' from the Iran war, prompting environmentalists and advocates to urge him to support a windfall profits tax.
During Alan Jones's criminal trial in Sydney, defence lawyers accused a complainant of fabricating indecent assault allegations to obtain financial compensation amid unemployment and financial difficulties.
A video showing the screening of an 'Adults Only' film for students at a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district has sparked outrage and led to an official inquiry.
A 26-year-old teacher was fatally stabbed inside a Faridabad school by a man who had allegedly stalked and harassed her for two years after she cut off contact with him.
South Korean police raided Starbucks national headquarters over defamation claims regarding a 'Tank Day' tumbler promotion launched on the 1980 Gwangju Uprising anniversary, which sparked outrage and a boycott.
Former DPK lawmaker Kang Sun-woo was cleared of aide abuse and political fund allegations, highlighting concerns over impartiality and upcoming prosecution reforms.
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport sued Amazon on antitrust grounds, alleging the tech giant abuses its market power over third-party delivery contractors to suppress labor competition, depress wages, and worsen working conditions.
The Charity Commission in England and Wales has launched an official investigation into charities donating funds to illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, initially focusing on eight unnamed organizations following complaints and media reports.
Hong Kong's privacy office alerts public to fake e-visa websites stealing personal data, with victims losing up to HK$1,700. Applicants mistakenly used fraudulent sites found via search engines, submitting sensitive info and fees before realizing the scam.
Tsang Wai-ching, the alleged ringleader in a fatal bar fight, complained to a Hong Kong court about filthy police cell conditions and alleged physical abuse following his arrest.
