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The police have received a report about the embezzlement of virtual assets from the National Tax Service, where the perpetrator allegedly acted out of curiosity after seeing a discussion online.

An investigation into a social project aimed at vulnerable youth in Palmas revealed embezzlement of public funds that were funneled through ghost companies and political agents.

A former minister of Senegal, Moussa Bocar Thiam, has been charged with embezzlement and other serious offenses, leading to his referral to the High Court of Justice.

Senegal's parliament has voted to refer former minister Moussa Bocar Thiam to court for alleged embezzlement related to a digital technology park contract.

The article covers various news from Lithuania, including a fire in Vilnius, details about a VAT embezzlement case, and issues involving a council member in Neringa, along with international developments.

Ukraine's Security Service revealed a $1 million embezzlement scheme involving the restoration of the Trypillia Thermal Power Plant, which was damaged by Russian attacks.

An investigation has been initiated regarding two employees of a Pakruojas company suspected of embezzling and misusing company assets.

John G., a former civil registry official in Zamora, Ecuador, was sentenced to ten years in prison for embezzlement after issuing passports without depositing the collected fees into the official system.

A criminal scheme involving a network of politicians, public servants, and private companies embezzled over R$ 650,000 intended for social projects in Palmas, Brazil.

Operation Vassalos investigates a criminal scheme involving bribes, bid fraud, and money laundering connected to former Senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family.

A former medical student from USP, Alicia Duddy Muller Veiga, has received a new conviction for embezzling funds from a graduation committee.

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement related to reconstruction efforts following the 2024 flood disaster in Rio Grande do Sul.

Lithuanian authorities conducted searches at Varlė and Topo Group as part of a probe into suspected VAT embezzlement schemes.

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested as part of a Federal Police operation investigating the embezzlement of public funds.

Lawyers for Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo challenge the legitimacy of the prosecutor following their conviction for embezzlement.

Keiichi Izumiya, a former department head at Kobe Steel's subsidiary, was arrested for allegedly embezzling about 115 million yen by creating false invoices and using the funds for gambling.

The Supreme Court has upheld a sentence of 3 years and 6 months in prison for Lee Soo-hong's older brother for embezzling about 6.17 billion KRW from the celebrity's management company.

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Two high-ranking military officials have been arrested following a corruption scandal revealed within the Ukrainian Air Force, involving the embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Ed Davey has accused a care home trustee of embezzlement, triggering an inquiry by charity watchdogs into financial mismanagement at a care facility for adults with severe learning disabilities.

Two high-ranking officials are detained in Ukraine for embezzlement related to a project to construct aircraft shelters.

The Secretary of Health in Alagoas, Gustavo Pontes de Miranda, has returned to his position following a habeas corpus granted by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ).

A father and son have been arrested in Osaka for allegedly embezzling funds from the Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation.

A woman in her 70s is under police investigation for allegedly embezzling billions from a community fund scheme targeting her neighbors in South Korea.

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an operation targeting former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his son, Fernando Coelho Filho, over alleged embezzlement of funds and fraudulent contracts.

Former Brazilian senator Fernando Bezerra and his sons are targeted in a federal operation investigating allegations of embezzlement involving parliamentary amendments.

Fraudsters have embezzled €23,300 from a company located on J. Janonio Street in Panevėžys, according to local police reports.

The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has reopened an investigation against former city councilor Carlos Bolsonaro and 25 others for alleged public money embezzlement through the use of ghost employees.

A 52-year-old lawyer, Carlos Humberto Ramos Lauton, was arrested in Bahia after being a fugitive due to convictions for embezzlement.

Two restaurant employees in Mogi das Cruzes were arrested for allegedly embezzling approximately R$ 140,000 from their employer over four months.

Gladys Pereira Rodrigues da Costa, a former councilor in Búzios, Brazil, was arrested under suspicion of embezzling over R$ 200,000 through a scheme involving her aides.

A woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling part of the proceeds from the sale of a villa to Barcelona player Robert Lewandowski.

Millionaire and businessman Jussi Salonoja faces serious embezzlement charges related to his foundation's operations.

Jussi Salonoja is facing charges of aggravated embezzlement related to the activities of the Salonoja Foundation.

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.

A Madrid court has annulled the decision to prosecute Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, for embezzlement, citing the decision as premature while leaving the investigation open.

Police have once again ruled out charges against the chairman of Dongduk Women's University regarding allegations of embezzlement involving school funds.

A secretary systematically poisoned a 90-year-old cardiologist for over a year to conceal substantial financial embezzlement.

Roger Belinga and Gérard Ondo Ndong have been released from prison after serving 20 years for public fund embezzlement in Cameroon.

Two councilors from the São Gabriel City Council in Rio Grande do Sul were removed from their positions due to suspicions of embezzlement, as police executed search and seizure warrants.

The former CEO of a Kursk construction company was sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzling government funds meant for border defense fortifications.

The STJ has denied a request to release the suspended mayor of Turilândia and his associates who are charged with embezzling R$ 56 million.

A police officer in Hyogo Prefecture has been accused of embezzling a wallet belonging to a colleague, which contained about 90,000 yen, and was subsequently found to have been working illegally as an escort driver.

A rental car reported as embezzled in Campinas, SP was seized by police in Northern Minas Gerais while being driven without proper documentation.

A former municipal worker in Bolton, England, was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for embezzling public funds to purchase two BMWs and a summer house.

Alexandre Njovo, former Presiding Judge of the Maxixe City Court in Mozambique, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for embezzling state funds totaling 3.2 million meticais.

The Louvre Museum acknowledges that fraud is statistically unavoidable in major institutions following an alleged ticket embezzlement scheme that could have resulted in over 10 million euros in losses over a decade.

The prosecutor is pushing for a conviction of Birštonas mayor N. Dirginčienė for embezzlement and related charges.

Former Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte has been linked to a legal process for alleged embezzlement involving five million pesos.