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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Nature Conservation Agency suspends Liopa from office

Jorena Liopa has been suspended from her position at the Nature Conservation Department due to her involvement in a police investigation into a potential fraud case concerning IT procurements.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Almost 200 House Dems vote against deporting people who commit welfare fraud

The House passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act, allowing for the deportation of noncitizens convicted of welfare fraud, with most Democrats opposing it.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Arrested for fraud in IT procurement after being dismissed for election scandal

Jorens Liopa, former director of the State Digital Development Agency of Latvia, has been arrested in connection with fraud allegations regarding IT procurement procedures related to municipal elections.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

In Latvia, 21 individuals arrested for fraud in public IT procurement worth 1.5 million euros

A total of 21 people, including government officials, have been arrested in Latvia for their involvement in fraudulent activities related to public IT procurement contracts.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court Decision Weakens the Action of the Federal Police and the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Investigation of 'Beto Louco' and Mourad in Fuel Sector Fraud Scheme

A federal court in Paranรก has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over a case involving significant corruption charges against two fugitives, impacting the investigations by federal authorities.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The school in Blansko is left without a penny after a scam operation. The perpetrators are now enjoying themselves with children's money.

A school in Blansko, Czechia, has been defrauded, leaving it without funds that were meant for the students.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

In a case of information technology fraud, among those arrested are also state officials

Latvian police arrested 21 people, including state officials, in connection with a โ‚ฌ1.5 million information technology procurement fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

21 people detained, including state officials, on suspicion of fraud in IT procurement worth 1.5 million euros

Latvian police have detained 21 individuals, including state officials, in connection with a significant fraud case involving IT procurement valued at 1.5 million euros.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

21 people arrested in connection with a 1.5 million euro IT procurement fraud case, including government officials

21 individuals, including government officials, have been arrested in Latvia for their involvement in a scheme to defraud 1.5 million euros in IT procurements funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Nick Shirley has viral retort for Gavin Newsom's office after it mocks his investigations

YouTuber Nick Shirley responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom's office after they mocked his investigation into fraud involving government-funded daycare centers.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Quarantine Notification May Frighten โ€“ It Is Very Important That You Know What It Is About

The Finnish Cyber Security Centre warns about phishing emails creating panic by alleging that users' accounts are under quarantine due to suspicious traffic from an unidentified IP address traced to Russia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Daily summary #1902: Israel says it killed head of Iran's Security Council in bombing; Federal Police conducts new phase of operation against fraud in the INSS; Law protecting children and adolescents on the internet comes into effect

Israel claims it has killed the head of Iran's Security Council in a bombing; the Brazilian Federal Police initiates a new phase targeting fraud in the INSS, and a law that protects children and adolescents online is now in effect.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Tychropoulou on OPEKEPE: 'It was impossible not to detect the fraud'

A key witness described the extensive fraud within the OPEKEPE during 2020, asserting that it was impossible not to notice it during court testimony against two former officials accused of misconduct.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The Master Inquiry will be extended as it is still in the 'initial phase'

The minister leading the investigation into Bank Master's frauds has decided to extend the inquiry for at least 60 days due to its initial status and the volume of evidence yet to be examined.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scammers use AI to replicate lawyer's voice and deceive client; see tips not to fall for it

Scammers in Brazil have used artificial intelligence to mimic the voice of lawyer Rafael Cortez, deceiving clients into making payments.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

If you lived in the U.S., this interests you: it was discovered that criminals use the identities of former immigrants in California to register fake companies

A report reveals that criminals in California have been exploiting the identities of former legal immigrants to register fraudulent businesses and obtain financial loans.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Plan for a transfer of 8 billion was in place, here's how it was exposed

A major international cyber fraud module was dismantled in Noida, India, with two foreign nationals arrested for planning to defraud cooperative banks of โ‚น60 to โ‚น80 crore.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Fake reviews, deepfakes, fraud... Misinformation could cost the global economy 417 billion euros per year

A new study estimates that misinformation costs the global economy approximately 417 billion euros annually, highlighting various forms of economic harm it causes.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I have nothing to do with it,' says Ibaneis Rocha after operation targets leader of government in the DF

The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, denies any involvement in an investigation concerning a nearly R$ 50 million lease fraud in the Education Secretariat.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A disgruntled employee diverted US$35 million to his own crypto company and lost it

A former financial director was sentenced to two years in prison for diverting $35 million from his company into his own cryptocurrency platform before losing the funds.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Frauds Have Invented a New Way to Extort Money โ€“ Don't Fall for It

Experts warn that fraudsters are sending fake official documents to customers, tricking them into using third parties for obtaining loans.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

150 Applicants for Dark Jobs? Couple Arrested on Charges of Fraudulent Purchases

A couple in Japan was arrested for illegally obtaining credit card information and instructing job applicants to purchase mobile phones with it.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Amendment on Social Enterprises / Government Claims It Wants to Prevent Fraud, Critics Say It Will Harm People with Disabilities

The Slovak government's proposed amendment on social enterprises aims to reduce fraud but is criticized for potentially harming the employment prospects of people with disabilities.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Chief Prosecutor's Alarm: Too Easy to Deceive Tax Money

Sweden's Chief Prosecutor warns that it's too easy to fraudulently acquire tax funds, urging stronger action to combat welfare crimes.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

S-Pankki fraud targets Lidl โ€“ IS information: This is how it happens

Numerous fraud attempts involving S-Pankki cards are being reported at Lidl supermarkets in Finland.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Miles at Ridiculous Prices: The IT Developer Who Scammed Aerolรญneas Argentinas, Now Under House Arrest

Juan Ignacio Veltri, an IT developer, was placed under house arrest after allegedly scamming Aerolรญneas Argentinas by purchasing miles at abnormally low prices and using them for international travel.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

IT officer becomes a victim of fraud in desire for transfer, parrot astrologer defrauds him of 3.5 million

A shocking fraud case has emerged in Bengaluru where an income tax officer was duped by a parrot astrologer after seeking help for a transfer.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Dong-hoon: The People Power Party should have opposed the 'martial law advocacy and election fraud conspiracy theory'

Former representative Han Dong-hoon criticized the People Power Party for its recent resolution, stating it should have clearly opposed martial law advocacy and election fraud conspiracy theories.

Mar 10 โ€ข 01:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Point N: Babiลก No Longer Needs to Be Nice. It's Unpleasant Mainly for Macinka

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiลก maintains legal immunity from prosecution amid ongoing scrutiny over the ฤŒapรญ Hnรญzdo subsidy fraud case and political tensions within his coalition government.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

North Korean agents using AI to trick western firms into hiring them, Microsoft says

North Korean agents are using AI technology to create fake identities and deceive western companies into hiring them for IT jobs, as reported by Microsoft.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Strike in Argentine Football: Independiente Wanted to Schedule a Friendly Match for the Weekend, but AFA Canceled It

Argentine football is on strike as clubs support football federation officials under investigation for alleged fraud.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now speaks J. Rinta-Jouppi

The J. Rinta-Jouppi car chain states it has purchased imported cars from companies under investigation by customs for tax fraud.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro calls Bolsonaro an idiot and complains about a post made by the former president about Master

Daniel Vorcaro criticizes Jair Bolsonaro for his post regarding alleged fraud related to the bank and expresses his frustration over reactions to it.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Security is not an addition. It is the foundation of the payment system

The article emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity as an integral part of the payment ecosystem, highlighting comments from Visa's Central and Eastern Europe director.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

Infamous Egon Raasild on prison property destruction: this is my lifestyle, I can't change it

Egon Raasild, serving a prison sentence for fraud, openly admits he will continue committing offenses upon release due to a lack of support from the state.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former Mayor of Piquete Convicted of Fraud in IT Contract and Ideological Falsity

Ana Maria de Gouvรชa, the former mayor of Piquete, has been convicted of fraud related to a public tender for IT services and ideological falsification, alongside four accomplices.

Mar 3 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Banana on the Wall. High School Students in a Prague Gallery Discuss Where Art Ends and Fraud Begins

Eighteen-year-old students at Kunsthalle Prague debate the statement "Everything can be art if it has an idea" as part of a unique competition arranging artistic discourse in the gallery setting.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Fraud Election Discussionโ€™ After Jang Dong-hyuk Declares Formation of TFโ€ฆ Conservative Media Calls It โ€œRegrettableโ€

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, announced the formation of a task force to monitor elections, prompting criticism from conservative media outlets for going against public sentiment.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Vox continues in more than 70 governments with the PP while Abascal campaigns calling it a 'fraud'

Vox remains in coalition with the PP in over 70 local governments despite Santiago Abascal's critical campaign rhetoric towards the PP.

Mar 1 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Vinted's 'take action' warning to all users as it issues alert

Vinted has warned its users about potential fraud and urged them to ensure safety by conducting transactions exclusively within the platform.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Lawyers Consider Request for Retrial in Stimulant Case; Expert is Former Employee Involved in DNA Test Fraud

Japanese lawyers are contemplating a retrial request for a drug possession case after it was revealed that one of the expert witnesses involved was a former employee dismissed for misconduct in DNA testing.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Thai General Election: Residents Occupy Counting Stations, Distrust in Transparency 'It's a Democracy Issue'

In Thailand's recent general election, suspicions of electoral fraud have led residents to occupy counting stations, reflecting a broader distrust in the electoral process.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Scammers Attack Residents 'on Two Fronts': Some Siphon Off Money, Others Offer to 'Return' It

Lithuanian police are warning citizens about scams where perpetrators either steal money or falsely promise to help recover it.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Major mortgage lender collapses into administration - what it means for UK households

UK mortgage provider Market Financial Solutions has entered administration due to fraud allegations, impacting various lenders including Barclays.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Vocento will restate its 2024 accounts after detecting "fraudulent actions" in the group

Vocento announced it will restate its 2024 financial statements due to detected fraudulent activities amounting to 5.88 million euros in inventories.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Land sold in Bhadohi used as collateral for loans from two banks, disclosure made

In Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, three brothers are accused of selling land and then mortgaging it to two banks for loans, with the victim being a deaf-mute woman who legally acquired the land.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Anil Ambani's 'Abode' like a royal palace, ED attached it... A splendid corner

The Enforcement Directorate has temporarily attached Anil Ambani's luxurious Mumbai residence amid ongoing investigations into a bank fraud case linked to his Reliance Group.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A 'gigantic hoax': the incredible story of the university professor who invented a 'false Nobel' to claim it for himself

A university professor in France is accused of fabricating a prestigious academic award and falsely obtaining recognition for it.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bets feel relief with removal of tax from the Anti-Fraud Law; but believe it is temporary

The betting industry in Brazil expresses temporary relief following the removal of a proposed tax from the Anti-Fraud Law, despite anticipating future government intervention.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump: The Save America Act will stop election fraud

Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the Save America Act, which would require citizens to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote, arguing it is necessary to prevent widespread election fraud.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:30 UTC

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