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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested suspected of stealing car in Piraí

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Piraí, Brazil, for allegedly stealing a car using fraud.

Mar 21 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clinic is investigated for selling medical reports for drivers to obtain discounts on car purchases in PR

A clinic in Maringá, Paraná, is under investigation for allegedly selling medical reports to help drivers receive tax exemptions for car purchases.

Mar 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Var: End of the run for the car salesman suspected of a 1.8 million euro fraud

A car salesman named Alexandre T. has been arrested after evading authorities for over a year, suspected of defrauding clients of about 1.8 million euros.

Mar 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Silent Trap That Can Turn Buying a Car into a Nightmare

Buying a used car with manipulated mileage can lead to significant unexpected expenses and safety risks.

Mar 16 • 07:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man reported to be building a charging station for electric cars at Noppikoski – funding started flooding in

A businessman allegedly defrauded the Swedish government of millions intended for constructing electric car charging stations, with public funds misused for personal investments.

Mar 13 • 08:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here are the legitimate speed cameras. "By summer, the anti-evasion rule for car insurance"

Italy's Infrastructure and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini clarified the legitimacy of speed cameras, stating that only those approved after 2017 meet homologation standards, while older devices must be updated to be operational.

Mar 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Husband of police delegate arrested for using Civil Police car was already being investigated for fraud, loan sharking, and threats

Renan Rachid Silva Vieira, the husband of a Minas Gerais police delegate, was arrested for using a police car and was already under investigation for multiple crimes including fraud and loan sharking.

Mar 11 • 22:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Klaipėda officers investigating fraud seek help - need data from recording devices

Officers in Klaipėda are seeking assistance from the public to provide information captured by car recording devices regarding a fraud case.

Mar 6 • 07:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tax Administration: Some car dealerships have built their entire business on tax evasion

The Finnish Tax Administration reports an increase in tax evasion related to used car sales, where some dealerships rely on fraudulent activities to lower prices.

Mar 5 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 13:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

One of Finland's largest car dealership chains under serious criminal suspicion

A major car dealership chain in Finland is under investigation for serious tax fraud allegations.

Mar 5 • 08:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs: Finnish companies suspected of tax fraud in car trade – avoided taxes amounting to over 60 million

Finnish authorities are investigating several companies for tax fraud related to used vehicle purchases, with avoided taxes exceeding 60 million euros.

Mar 5 • 07:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A massive tax fraud scheme has been uncovered in the auto industry – one of Finland's largest chains is suspected

Finnish Customs is investigating a large tax fraud scheme in the auto industry involving one of Finland's largest car sales chains.

Mar 5 • 07:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs investigates massive tax fraud scheme in the automotive sector – Yle's information: employees of a major car dealership chain suspected

Finland's Customs is investigating a large-scale tax fraud scheme involving the purchase of over 3,500 used vehicles from other EU countries, resulting in evaded taxes exceeding 60 million euros.

Mar 5 • 06:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

EU-wide raid: Huge tax fraud - Berlin car dealership group under suspicion

A major EU-wide operation has led to the arrest of nine suspects linked to a tax fraud investigation involving a Berlin car dealership group, with an estimated tax damage of 103 million euros.

Mar 4 • 14:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Žemaitaitis demonstrates calm due to new investigations: "Starts ten, ends all"

Lithuanian politician R. Žemaitaitis remains unfazed by a police investigation into potential fraud related to his rental car expenses amid the upcoming 2024 elections.

Mar 4 • 08:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fake consortium seller suspected of scamming in PI and other states is arrested in DF

A businessman suspected of scamming in Piauí, Amapá, Maranhão, Roraima, and Goiás was arrested in the Federal District for fraud in car financing and consortium sales.

Feb 28 • 21:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Man Missed the 'Audi' He Recently Bought: Seller Suspected of Retrieving the Car

A man reported the disappearance of an 'Audi' he recently purchased, leading to police involvement due to suspected fraudulent activity.

Feb 28 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Pole carried over half a million in the car, trusting pensioner almost lost his money

A man was nearly able to swindle a pensioner out of a large sum of money while posing as a trustworthy individual.

Feb 27 • 14:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Senior from Přerov sent nearly 200 thousand to a car dealer. Did not receive the vehicle

A senior citizen from Přerov was scammed out of nearly 200,000 Kč after sending money to a car dealer, but never received the vehicle.

Feb 27 • 14:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A man who defrauded buyers of cars and their parts will face trial

A man in Lithuania faces trial for defrauding multiple buyers of cars and car parts through fake online advertisements.

Feb 26 • 11:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Am I Being Lied To? Keys to Detect That a Used Car Has Altered Mileage

The article discusses how to identify manipulated mileage when purchasing a used car in Argentina, highlighting the risks and financial implications of such deception.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

He sells his Mustang and loses everything: a scam targets fans of beautiful mechanics

A man in France lost a significant amount of money after falling victim to a fraudulent check scam while trying to sell his Ford Mustang.

Feb 23 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Three marched to the car dealership: the seller had no idea and handed over a €125,000 BMW against a receipt

A young man in Turku faked a €125,000 receipt to drive a luxury BMW despite not having a valid driver's license.

Feb 23 • 04:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Motor: Finnish authorities struck at a large car dealership chain

Finnish authorities conducted inspections at multiple locations of the J. Rinta-Joupin car dealership amid investigations into tax-related issues involving imported vehicles.

Feb 20 • 18:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaleva: Former Oulu City Leader Acquired a Car, Parking Space, and Electric Bike at City Expense – 3 Months Conditional Sentence

Former Oulu city leader Matti Matinheikki admitted to charges of malfeasance and fraud for acquiring a car, parking space, and electric bike at the city's expense.

Feb 17 • 11:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

False Buyer: Fraudster Cheats Woman Out of Her Car

A woman in Markt Indersdorf, Germany, was defrauded out of her vehicle by false car buyers who did not pay the agreed sale price.

Feb 16 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Black oil scammers tried to steal my car, I paid them to go away'

A man from Folkestone, Kent was scammed by conmen posing as car buyers who attempted to sabotage his vehicle by pouring oil on the engine.

Feb 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In Mažeikiai, a fraudster does not return the rented BMW X6: a criminal case has been opened

A 36-year-old man in Mažeikiai is facing a criminal investigation for not returning a rented BMW X6, resulting in a reported financial loss of over €13,000.

Feb 14 • 08:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Drunk Driver Crashes with Police - Attempted to Defraud Insurance Company

A man in his forties crashed his vehicle into a police car and later tried to claim insurance reimbursement.

Feb 14 • 05:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Delhi Police Arrests 'Baba' in Peeragadhi Case... Fraudster Named Kamruddin Arrested

Delhi police have arrested Baba Karimuddin in connection with the discovery of three dead bodies in a car under suspicious circumstances in Peeragadhi.

Feb 11 • 08:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car salesman, dispatcher, boss, and even intern from Detran are convicted for a scheme involving R$ 160,000 sale

Four individuals have been convicted for their involvement in a fraud scheme related to the sale of a damaged luxury car in Roraima, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 21:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Complete chaos at the car dealership – leaders have fled, keys and money are missing

The Zubr car brand in Belarus, once touted as a national pride, is now under scrutiny for alleged fraud as authorities confirm no permission was granted for its production.

Feb 10 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group arrested with guns, drugs and 'stolen' car to commit fraud against insurer in MG

Six men were arrested in Arcos, Brazil, with firearms, drugs, and stolen vehicles, as part of a scheme to commit insurance fraud.

Feb 7 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigated by the Federal Police laundered money at a luxury car dealership and mocked victims: 'There's always a sucker'

The subjects of Operation Pleonexia II, investigating a money laundering scheme linked to fraudulent solar energy investments, were found to be using a luxury car dealership for laundering money while mocking their victims.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Major update after Bolton crash killed 4 as police storm homes and make arrests

Four people were arrested in Bolton following police raids related to a fatal car crash that killed four individuals.

Feb 5 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of staged accident to kill ex-wife for R$ 1 million insurance goes to jury in Uberlândia

Aldo Fabiano Angelotti, 43, is set to face trial for allegedly murdering his ex-wife, Maria Cláudia Santos Freitas, in a staged car accident to collect a R$ 1 million life insurance payout.

Feb 4 • 13:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Your car is rented...', fraudster falsely mortgaged 39 luxury cars

A shocking fraud case involving luxury cars worth millions of rupees has emerged in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where the police have arrested Sanjay Kalra and recovered 39 luxury cars valued at around 6 crores.

Feb 4 • 03:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Woman causes a leasing company loss of nearly 100,000 euros

A 43-year-old woman has been reported by Varaždin police for defrauding a leasing company by failing to return a car after terminating her contract, resulting in a loss of almost 100,000 euros.

Jan 14 • 10:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Car sale turned into a scam of 16,000 euros

A 66-year-old man became a victim of a scam during the sale of his car, losing 16,000 euros to a buyer who falsely identified himself.

Jan 14 • 08:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Varaždin man (47) paid €32,500 for a car he never received

A 47-year-old man from Varaždin has reported to the police that he fell victim to an internet scam after paying €32,500 for a car that was never delivered.

Jan 12 • 09:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Tips from the Car Purchase Guide: How to Avoid Fraud When Buying a Car

The article provides essential tips from a car purchase guide to help buyers avoid fraud when purchasing used cars.

Jan 10 • 07:31 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Runner-up in CAR's presidential election rejects provisional results, alleging widespread fraud

The runner-up in the Central African Republic's presidential election has rejected the provisional results, claiming Iwidespread manipulation of the data by the National Elections Authority.

Jan 8 • 11:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Bought a car online and lost several thousand euros

A 39-year-old woman from Istria was scammed out of several thousand euros while attempting to buy a car online, sending money to a seller who never delivered the vehicle.

Dec 28 • 21:07 UTC

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