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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big Bust of Cyber Gang in Surat with Transactions of 11 Crores through Fake Accounts

Surat police have successfully dismantled a cyber fraud racket involving 11 crore rupees, arresting five individuals linked to organized cyber fraud activities.

Feb 28 • 16:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

United States proposes to block accounts of the Swiss bank at the origin of the investigation into the rescue of Plus Ultra

The United States is proposing to block the accounts of the Swiss bank MBaer, which is linked to allegations of money laundering for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran, as part of an investigation related to the rescue of the airline Plus Ultra.

Feb 28 • 07:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"I had to lie on the bathroom floor and pray to God" – two different diseases are now causing severe symptoms for those affected

This article discusses the increasing prevalence of norovirus and influenza A in Finland, sharing personal accounts of severe symptoms from those infected.

Feb 28 • 05:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU sets deadline for the Treasury and public banks to inform if they are considering 'federalizing' the BRB

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts has given a 15-day deadline for federal banks and the Ministry of Finance to disclose whether they have considered 'federalizing' the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 27 • 22:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Social Media of Crime Suspect Becomes Hotbed for Secondary Violence Against Victims… Systematic Handling Guidelines Needed

A crime suspect's social media account has become a platform for online support of the crime and secondary victimization of the victim, prompting calls for systematic management of such accounts.

Feb 27 • 20:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The revenues from Venezuela's oil exports will go to accounts of the U.S. Department of the Treasury

Venezuela's oil revenues will now be deposited directly into accounts managed by the U.S. Treasury instead of a Qatar fund, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Feb 27 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE-PB identifies irregularities in public accounts of foundation managing Metropolitan Hospital in Greater João Pessoa

The TCE-PB has uncovered multiple irregularities in the public accounts of the Foundation PB Saúde, which oversees the Metropolitan Hospital in Paraíba.

Feb 27 • 17:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It sounded like a bomb had fallen,' says merchant who heard loud noise in Rio; check out residents' accounts

'It sounded like a bomb had fallen,' says merchant about a loud noise heard in cities in Rio de Janeiro, with locals sharing their experiences and speculating on its origin.

Feb 27 • 15:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Fake police held a woman on the line for four hours, says criminal police chief Zajonc

A woman in Slovakia lost €47,000 to phone scammers posing as police officers, highlighting the growing issue of such fraud during which impostors deceive individuals into transferring their money to 'safe accounts.'

Feb 27 • 14:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: four other accounts of Javier Faroni's company discovered in the USA.

The U.S. authorities have uncovered four additional bank accounts belonging to Javier Faroni's company, linked to the Argentinian Football Association (AFA), which has raised around $400 million from its brand internationally.

Feb 27 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide Issues 'Concerned' Alert as £745 Leaves Customers' Accounts

Nationwide Building Society has reported a significant increase in gambling spending among its customers and is urging caution amid rising concerns about problem gambling.

Feb 27 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public accounts have a surplus exceeding R$ 100 billion in January; but federal state-owned companies report deterioration with a deficit of R$ 3.33 billion

Brazil's public accounts recorded a primary surplus of R$ 103.7 billion in January, but federal state-owned enterprises saw a significant decline with a deficit of R$ 3.33 billion.

Feb 27 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lloyds Bank gets rid of popular service

Lloyds Bank will no longer allow the opening of certain accounts in branches, pushing customers to use its digital platform instead.

Feb 27 • 11:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From March 1, these users will not be able to use WhatsApp-Telegram, SIM binding being implemented

The Indian government is implementing a SIM binding rule that requires messaging apps to connect user accounts to their active SIM cards, affecting WhatsApp and Telegram users.

Feb 27 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Barclays explains how to get £400 in your bank account by April 30 2026

Barclays offers a £400 cash bonus to customers who switch to a specific current account by April 30, 2026, under certain conditions.

Feb 27 • 09:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Disruption at Nordea

Nordea is experiencing a significant outage affecting online banking services, making accounts and transfers inaccessible.

Feb 27 • 08:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Banking Striptease." The Police Will Soon See Bank Accounts, Plans Babiš's Government

The Czech government under Babiš plans to allow police greater access to bank account information without court approval, raising concerns about privacy and legal implications.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Instagram to alert parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for self-harm terms

Instagram will notify parents if their teens frequently search for self-harm or suicide-related content.

Feb 27 • 01:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Savers reminded of important £20,000 rule as new tax-year starts in April

UK savers must be aware of the £20,000 cap on tax-free savings in Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) as the new tax year approaches in April.

Feb 27 • 01:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the second time, Court of Accounts suspends R$ 1.1 million show by Bruno and Marrone in Axixá

The Court of Accounts of Brazil has suspended a R$ 1.1 million show by artists Bruno and Marrone set for March 2026 in Axixá for the second time due to identified irregularities in the contract.

Feb 26 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expenses for the Sou Manaus 2025 festival have increased by over 1,000% and transparency failures, says TCE-AM

A report from the State Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) revealed significant irregularities in the financial management of the Sou Manaus Passo a Paço 2025 festival, including a 1,150% increase in expenses.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vocento discovers nearly six million euros in fraud in its purchasing, printing, and distribution area

Vocento has uncovered a significant fraud amounting to 5.8 million euros in its purchasing, printing, and distribution divisions, leading to a restatement of its 2024 accounts.

Feb 26 • 18:59 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

OpenAI blocked ChatGPT accounts linked to Russian propagandists

OpenAI has taken action to block accounts associated with the Russian propaganda network 'Rybar', which misused ChatGPT to generate deceptive content.

Feb 26 • 18:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Major outage at PKO BP. Customers cannot access their accounts

PKO BP is experiencing a significant outage, preventing customers from accessing their accounts.

Feb 26 • 17:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Spanish Prime Minister Dismisses Right-Wing Troll Rumors That He Is Dying of Heart Disease

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly rejected rumors spread by right-wing accounts that he is suffering from a life-threatening heart condition.

Feb 26 • 17:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud by Luring People to Sell Instagram and YouTube Accounts

A man was arrested in Meerut for defrauding people by falsely claiming to sell Instagram and YouTube accounts.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former City Secretary in PR is Suspected of Using Access to Municipal Accounts to Steal R$ 152,000 and is Arrested While Planning to Leave the Country, Says MP

Sumair Pires Leles, the former municipal finance secretary in Altônia, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over R$ 152,000 from municipal funds while having unrestricted access to the city's accounts.

Feb 26 • 15:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of selling Instagram-YouTube channels, caught by technical tracing

An accused involved in defrauding people by falsely selling Instagram and YouTube accounts has been arrested in Meerut by a joint police team.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Loss of mother and daughter, resident who learned of the tragedy through a photo and buried for 15 hours: see the victims' accounts of the tragedy in MG

The article recounts the devastating impact of severe floods in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil, detailing personal accounts of loss and survival from the affected residents.

Feb 26 • 13:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Orlandi Case: Friend Investigated but Does Not Match the Description

Laura Casagrande, a former schoolmate of Emanuela Orlandi, is now under investigation for false testimony, but discrepancies in her accounts have raised questions.

Feb 26 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Data Protection: USA: Transparent Tourists

The US government is considering new regulations that would require travelers to disclose social media accounts and email addresses upon entry.

Feb 26 • 12:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sayf and Samurai Jay on top: the social rankings

While overall audience ratings for the second evening of the Festival show a decline, the social media accounts of competitors continue to thrive with increased interactions and followers.

Feb 26 • 10:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Data for roughly 200,000 Coupang users in Taiwan compromised in last year’s leak

Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis explains bank accounts for pensioners - what you need to know

Consumer champion Martin Lewis discusses beneficial bank account options for pensioners, highlighting the Nationwide FlexPlus account as a top choice.

Feb 26 • 08:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: El-Rufai Asks Court to Block Moves By ICPC, EFCC, SSS to Freeze His Bank Accounts, Assets

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a lawsuit to prevent Nigerian anti-corruption and security agencies from freezing his bank accounts and seizing his assets.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU summons the State of SP for explanations about the Santos-Guarujá tunnel contract

The União Court of Accounts has summoned the São Paulo government to explain the signing of a public-private partnership contract for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel without the involvement of the Port Authority of Santos.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Griha Aadhar Yojana: ₹1500 will be credited to accounts on the 10th of every month, find out who will benefit from this scheme?

The Griha Aadhar Yojana in Goa provides eligible women with ₹1500 monthly to support their daily expenses and education costs for their children.

Feb 26 • 07:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Occupation and Islamization".. Organized Hate Campaign Against Ramadan Iftar in the Heart of New York

A Ramadan iftar event in New York's Times Square has become the target of a coordinated hate campaign perpetuated by far-right and pro-Israel accounts on social media.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is necessary for the 22nd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi? Find out here

The 22nd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi may soon reach farmers' bank accounts, and while a Farmer ID is not mandatory for previously registered farmers, it is required for new registrations in certain states.

Feb 26 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Called a friend for help right after the father's murder, both siblings locked their Instagram accounts

After the murder of his father in Lucknow, a son and daughter contacted friends and locked their Instagram accounts as police investigate the incident and the siblings' activities.

Feb 26 • 05:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

How to secure your bank account: The 10 settings you need to check now

This article provides essential advice on securing bank accounts against increasing digital banking fraud.

Feb 26 • 04:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide shares savings update ahead of major account limit changes

Nationwide Building Society has updated its account offerings and addressed customer inquiries regarding accessibility of account options ahead of new limit changes.

Feb 26 • 04:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Surprise for Finns from Viaplay

Viaplay has introduced a new user policy that makes sharing accounts outside a household more difficult.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Six million Brits with savings in bank accounts issued warning

Over six million UK savers are warned about their bank accounts not earning any interest, risking their savings against inflation.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Crime Victims from SNS quadruple for elementary school students in 10 years; minors also unlawfully access accounts

The number of crime victims under 18 linked to social media increased by 80 to 1,566 in 2025, with elementary school victims quadrupling over the last decade.

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU gives 15 days for STF, STJ, and TST to justify exclusive VIP rooms at Brasília Airport

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has given 15 days for the Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Superior Labor Court to justify their exclusive VIP room contracts at Brasília International Airport.

Feb 25 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE of SC announces competition with 20 vacancies and a salary of R$ 10.4 thousand; see areas

The Court of Accounts of the State of Santa Catarina has announced a public competition for 20 vacancies, targeting various fields for the position of external control fiscal auditor.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The General Inspection of Justice requested the appointment of official observers in the AFA to review the accounts

The General Inspection of Justice in Argentina has requested the appointment of official observers to the Argentine Football Association to verify financial records amid concerns of undisclosed funds.

Feb 25 • 17:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"They hate Putin": shocking testimonies from Russian soldiers about life in the Russian army

Russian soldiers provide harrowing accounts of execution and violence in their ranks, highlighting a disturbing reality within the military.

Feb 25 • 17:03 UTC

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