Several individuals have been arrested in Egypt for allegedly running a scam where they impersonated judges and staged fake court scenes to defraud citizens of money by falsely promising government housing allocations.
A recent 9th Circuit Court ruling concludes a seven-year class-action lawsuit, Sweet v. McMahon, ensuring debt erasure for nearly half a million federal student loan borrowers defrauded by colleges. The settlement, the largest ever against the U.S. government, will provide over $23 billion in relief.
Macean Francis, 18, was defrauded of $2,850 in "closest counterfeit money" after selling his motorbike in Mackay, Queensland. Police recovered the bike and charged a 48-year-old woman, while the RBA warns of increased counterfeit note importations.
Três pessoas foram presas em São Paulo por um esquema de fraudes da Naskar Gestão de Ativos, com prejuízo estimado em R$ 1 bilhão e 3 mil vítimas. A empresa prometia alta rentabilidade, mas bloqueou saques e comunicação, levando a investigações por estelionato e lavagem de capitais.
A Cairns magistrate declined to hear a guilty plea from Dominique Marianne Rolland, accused of defrauding 62 brides of over $121,000 while working for Jonovia Bridal, fearing his sentencing powers were insufficient. The case will proceed to the District Court.
Matthew Wright, former Southern Water CEO, and three ex-employees face charges of conspiracy to defraud the Environment Agency and Ofwat between 2012-2017. They allegedly manipulated sewage wastewater testing to avoid millions in fines, marking the first time a water industry boss faces criminal charges over sewage discharges.
Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright and three ex-employees face criminal charges for conspiracy to defraud the Environment Agency and Ofwat. They allegedly manipulated sewage wastewater test results from 2012-2017 to avoid millions in fines, with a trial set for September.
Narelle Labuts, 61, an accountant for the Singh Group's IGA supermarkets in NSW, has been jailed for three and a half years for defrauding $878,000 over four years, primarily for gambling. She will be eligible for parole in July 2028.
A new UNODC report reveals online scams, primarily investment fraud, cost victims an estimated US$88.3 billion to US$114.1 billion last year, a significant increase from 2023. Authorities in an unspecified region are reportedly cracking down on this illicit industry under pressure from the United States, Britain, and China.
França vence Marrocos por 2 a 0 em Boston, com gols de Mbappé e Dembélé, e se classifica para as semifinais da Copa do Catar. Mbappé se iguala a Messi na artilharia do torneio.
Bingson John, 69, was arrested in Bhubaneswar after allegedly defrauding a five-star hotel in Raipur of Rs 63,755 and a laptop. He confessed to modeling his decades-long criminal lifestyle on serial killer Charles Sobhraj, posing as guests in hotels across India under fake identities.
La UCO desmantela seis fábricas de tabaco ilegal en España, incauta 20 millones de cigarrillos y 38,4 toneladas de picadura. Detenidas 51 personas. Las fábricas, ocultas y modulares, producían 8 millones de cigarrillos diarios con beneficios millonarios y fraude a Hacienda.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging it defrauded donors by paying informants within extremist groups. The Justice Department claims $4.1 million in donor funds were diverted for informants, including KKK members. The SPLC denies wrongdoing, calling the prosecution vindictive.
The CFTC has sued Trevor Vernon and Argent Capital Management for allegedly defrauding over 60 investors out of $14.8 million through a crypto commodity pool. Vernon is accused of misrepresenting trading success, concealing significant losses, and misappropriating funds.
The eldest son of former National Assembly member Tae Young-ho was ordered by the court to pay over 800 million won in damages to a victim he defrauded by leveraging his status as a politician's son and his connections with the police. The court found that Tae used these connections to gain the victim's trust and exploit it for his fraudulent scheme.
A UK watchdog, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), found the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) breached environmental law on four occasions when granting emergency authorisations for a banned neonicotinoid pesticide, Cruiser SB, used by farmers on sugar beet crops. The OEP's investigation followed a complaint by ClientEarth.
Director Carl Rinsch, known for "47 Ronin," was sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding Netflix of $11 million. He spent the funds on crypto, stocks, and luxury goods instead of financing his TV show "White Horse."
França goleia Noruega por 3 a 0 e garante vaga nas oitavas de final da Copa do Mundo. Mbappé brilha com dois gols, tornando-se o maior artilheiro em mata-matas de Mundial. Barcola marcou o terceiro.
Exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a US federal court for defrauding over 1,000 people out of more than $1 billion. Guo, also known as Ho Wan Kwok and Miles Guo, was found guilty of securities offenses, wire fraud, and money laundering. Judge Analisa Torres ordered a forfeiture of $889 million, citing Guo's exploitation of a philanthropic purpose and intimidation of critics.
Carl Erik Rinsch, director of "47 Ronin," was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $11 million in restitution for defrauding Netflix. He diverted $11 million meant for a sci-fi series into speculative options and Dogecoin, turning a $4 million crypto investment into $27 million before a lavish spending spree.
França vence Noruega por 4 a 1 em Boston com time reserva. Dembélé marcou três gols. Noruega encara Costa do Marfim nas oitavas, enquanto França aguarda adversário.
Polícia Civil do DF deflagra Operação Parasitas para investigar esquema de descontos associativos não autorizados em contas de aposentados e pensionistas. Três servidores do BRB são alvos. Mais de 3.500 contas afetadas, com prejuízo estimado em R$ 5 milhões.
A new report highlights that underutilized tax incentives could save the U.S. economy up to $329 billion over 10 years by addressing childcare costs. The report by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee points to low access to employer-provided benefits and complexity in navigating existing tax credits like CDCTC and DCAP.
Cybercriminals are using a 'Boss Scam' to defraud companies by impersonating regulators and sending malicious files that hijack WhatsApp sessions, tricking employees into fraudulent financial transfers. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) advises verifying urgent financial requests through multiple channels.
