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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police carries out search warrant in Natal in operation against electronic bank fraud

The Federal Police in Brazil has launched an operation targeting electronic bank fraud, executing a search warrant in Natal that led to the seizure of various items linked to criminal activities.

Feb 26 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police Operation Targets Fraud of Up to 100 Million Reais in São Paulo

A Civil Police operation in Brazil targets an organized crime group suspected of committing electronic fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering, with investigations revealing various schemes.

Feb 24 • 10:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electronic transmission alone won’t stop electoral fraud, groups warn

Two Nigerian advocacy groups caution that while electronic transmission of election results is vital, it is insufficient to prevent electoral fraud without institutional integrity and transparency.

Feb 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Police monitored online fraud in real-time

The Icelandic police monitored a live online scam where individuals were tricked into providing their electronic credentials to a fraudulent site impersonating the tax authority.

Feb 19 • 18:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of 'Account Preparers' in Securities Account Takeover Case, Allegedly Established and Transferred for Profit

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of electronic computer fraud in a case involving the takeover of securities accounts and unauthorized stock trading in Japan.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Beyond e-transmission of election results

The Nigerian government has signed into law an amendment allowing for both electronic and manual transmission of election results, raising concerns about its potential for fraud and manipulation.

Feb 19 • 03:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The trick with cash registers - The fraud, who is preparing an appeal

A Greek association has raised alarm over misleading practices regarding cash registers involving claims about their impending cancellation, aiming to direct businesses towards electronic invoicing providers instead.

Feb 12 • 07:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Five victims in nine days: WhatsApp scams in Zlín region exploit trust in family

The Zlín region is facing a surge of WhatsApp scams that have led to five victims in just nine days, highlighting a troubling trend in electronic fraud.

Feb 11 • 12:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Activists plan ‘Occupy NASS’ protest over Senate’s rejection of e-transmission of results

A coalition of activists in Nigeria plans to protest against the Senate's decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results.

Feb 8 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests electronic ankle bracelet for owner of Ultrafarma and arrest of fugitive auditor involved in corruption scheme at the Treasury Department

The São Paulo Public Ministry has requested the re-application of an electronic ankle bracelet for Ultrafarma's owner, Sidney Oliveira, who is under investigation for tax fraud involving the state Treasury, alongside the arrest of a fugitive auditor.

Feb 5 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group diverted R$ 1 million from electronic payment company through frauds, says police

A police operation aimed at dismantling a group suspected of electronic fraud and money laundering led to the seizure of evidence and an estimated loss of over R$ 1 million to a payment institution.

Feb 5 • 19:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police carry out operation to arrest suspects involved in electronic fraud and money laundering scheme

The Civil Police conducted an operation on Tuesday (3) to arrest suspects involved in an electronic fraud and money laundering scheme, using false identities to recruit individuals for illicit bank account usage.

Feb 3 • 16:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Alert in the Hellenic Police for the 'SMS blaster': Chinese nationals draining the accounts of unsuspecting citizens in Attica

Two Chinese nationals targeted unsuspecting citizens in Attica by using specialized electronic equipment installed in their vehicle to intercept banking data and make purchases worth hundreds of euros.

Jan 15 • 15:27 UTC

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