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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

She believed a fake police officer. The fraudsters sent her nearly two million

A woman in Czechia was deceived by a scammer posing as a police officer and lost nearly two million.

Mar 1 • 23:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fake painters who took half a million reais from a jewelry store in Uberlândia are arrested, says police

Police have arrested two men who disguised themselves as painters to rob a jewelry store in Uberlândia, recovering approximately R$ 500,000 worth of stolen goods.

Mar 1 • 15:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trick Thieves in Gröbenzell: Fake Telecom Technicians Steal Safe

In Gröbenzell, thieves posing as Telekom technicians have stolen a safe from an elderly couple's home by employing common distraction tactics.

Mar 1 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇳 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Cunning Fraudster Arrested from Gurugram

Gurugram police have arrested a fraudster who cheated hotel operators by sending fake payment screenshots through phony apps.

Feb 28 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate the use of AI to create and sell fake nudes of teenagers in a school in MS

Brazilian police are investigating allegations of deepfake technology being used to create and distribute fake nude images of teenage girls at a private school in Campo Grande.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

ISI's Conspiracy or Fake Encounter? Questions Raised Over the Death of 19-Year-Old Ranjit

The suspicious death of 19-year-old Ranjit following a police encounter in Punjab raises concerns about a possible connection to ISI and demands for a CBI investigation.

Feb 28 • 03:11 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)
Life & Tech

‘Aurora Q.’: a fake police story that parodies Lacanian psychoanalysis and academia

The article reviews 'Aurora Q.' by Mario Cuenca Sandoval, highlighting its parody of Lacanian psychoanalysis and the academic world.

Feb 27 • 13:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Fraudsters caused huge losses to a woman and a company – swindled over 260 thousand euros

A woman and a company in Vilnius have lost over 260,000 euros to fraudsters who provided fake invoices and convinced victims to invest in fraudulent schemes.

Feb 27 • 06:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Elite Student's Cry for Help - 'Caught by Fake Cops'

A student at Columbia University reported being detained by fake police under the pretext of searching for a child, before a meeting with former President Trump led to her release.

Feb 26 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police discover sale of fake medical certificates after arresting suspect of attempted robbery in MS

Brazilian police uncovered a scheme selling fake medical certificates following the arrest of a suspect involved in an attempted robbery in Campo Grande.

Feb 26 • 22:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio Arrested After Using Fake Documents for Banking Transaction in PI; Pen Drive with 50,000 Names Seized

Three individuals were arrested in Brazil for attempting to conduct banking transactions using fake documents, with a pen drive containing personal data of 50,000 people discovered during the operation.

Feb 26 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest six fake pastors over fraudulent miracles in Ondo

The Ondo State Police have apprehended six individuals posing as pastors for allegedly deceiving residents with fraudulent miracles in Idanre.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after impersonating federal police at Natal Airport

A man was arrested at Natal International Airport for attempting to impersonate a federal police officer with a fake identity.

Feb 26 • 18:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Empty bottles, branded wrappers, spirits, and... a fake liquor factory was running inside a ration dealer's house

Police in Bihar's Vaishali district unearthed a fake liquor factory hidden within the premises of a ration dealer, leading to a significant crackdown on illegal brewing activities.

Feb 26 • 14:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The case of internet fraud involving fake offers to purchase cars or their parts has been referred to the court

A man is accused of internet fraud in Lithuania for illegally obtaining €8,600 by offering non-existent cars and parts online.

Feb 26 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Cinturrino, the mystery of the missing file

The Milan Police Department claims ignorance of any file against officer Carmelo Cinturrino, who has been implicated in a false reporting case.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Maid Conducts Fake ED Raid at Owners' House, Steals Millions

A domestic help orchestrated a fake raid at the house of her employers in New Friends Colony, Delhi, leading to significant theft.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

British tourists arrested in Benidorm after 'faking kidnapping for extra holiday cash'

Two British tourists were arrested in Benidorm for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from a relative.

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

Why is the Punjab Police accused of a fake encounter?

The Punjab Police are facing allegations concerning a fake encounter incident, which raises questions about accountability and ethical practices within the force.

Feb 26 • 05:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

They Took Him from Home and Did an Encounter... Family Accuses in the Death of 19-Year-Old Youth

The family of a 19-year-old in Punjab accuses police of a fake encounter that resulted in his death, demanding a judicial investigation into the matter.

Feb 26 • 01:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Fraud in Kranzberg: Senior Citizen Hands Over Six-Digit Sum

An elderly woman in Kranzberg fell victim to a 'fake police officer' scam, handing over a significant sum of money after being deceived by a caller posing as a police officer.

Feb 25 • 16:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Three counterfeit 50 euro bills found in Å iauliai and Utena

Authorities in Å iauliai and Utena have discovered counterfeit 50 euro notes during recent investigations, prompting criminal inquiries into the production and distribution of fake currency.

Feb 25 • 09:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Flood of counterfeit money - fake 50 euro banknotes found in Å iauliai and Utena

Police discovered multiple counterfeit 50 euro banknotes in two Lithuanian cities, Å iauliai and Utena.

Feb 25 • 09:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Uttar Pradesh: 2 Crore GST Scam Exposed, Fraud by Creating Fake Firms

A significant GST tax evasion scheme has been uncovered in Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, involving the creation of fake companies.

Feb 25 • 06:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Printing Fake 500 Rupee Notes, Preparing to Repay a Loan of 5 Million with It

Three individuals were arrested in Bulandshahr, India, for printing fake 500 rupee notes to repay a loan of 5 million rupees.

Feb 25 • 06:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

"Let's Open Coin Dating Savings"... 49 Arrested for Fishing Scam in Cambodia That Defrauded 10.5 Billion Won

A fishing scam organization based in Cambodia was caught after defrauding victims through fake online relationships, resulting in the arrest of 49 individuals by South Korean police.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fake Bell Canada rep scams Ontario resident into sending money to U.S. bank

An Ontario resident was scammed by a fraudster posing as a Bell Canada representative, resulting in significant financial loss through manipulated wire transfers to a US bank.

Feb 24 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police carry out warrants against group suspected of applying 'fake lawyer scam' in Pirapozinho

The Civil Police in Pirapozinho executed search and seizure warrants related to a group involved in a fraudulent scheme impersonating lawyers.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Police still using AI tool that invented fake football match

Police are continuing to use Copilot AI, despite it generating incorrect evidence that led to the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa.

Feb 23 • 21:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘You are creating a scene here...’, writing ‘Yadav’ on the number plate turned costly

A group of young men in Lucknow faced police action for driving a vehicle with a fake number plate and unauthorized siren while making social media reels, drawing attention on the G-20 road.

Feb 23 • 02:58 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

The police warn of fake 500-kronor bills - this is how you know if the note is real

Swedish police in Norrköping are warning about counterfeit 500-kronor bills following recent incidents of fraud involving these fake notes.

Feb 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Rental Car, Fake License Plate... Theft from Flipkart Hub, Gang Arrested

A gang targeting Flipkart's delivery hub has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of five individuals in Agra.

Feb 22 • 02:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman breaks car key to avoid inspection but is arrested with 550 kg of marijuana on BR-050

A 39-year-old woman was arrested with over half a ton of marijuana on the BR-050 after trying to fake a malfunction to escape inspection by the police.

Feb 21 • 19:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fake lawyer arrested in operation was a parliamentary assistant and mediated leakage of confidential data from TJ-AM, police say

Lucila Meireles Costa, arrested in Brazil for allegedly posing as a lawyer and facilitating the corruption of justice officials to leak confidential data, is connected to a larger investigation involving organized crime.

Feb 21 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police identify five victims of a teacher selling fake certificates in Oriximiná

The Civil Police have identified at least five victims of a teacher suspected of selling fake certificates in Oriximiná, Brazil.

Feb 21 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Fake police officer' arrested after shots fired on Marginal Tietê; suspect hid ammunition and a firearm with scratched serial number on the car floor

A man was arrested in São Paulo after police caught him identifying as an officer while possessing a firearm with a scratched serial number and ammunition.

Feb 21 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is taken to police station after presenting fake driver's license and ends up arrested for homicide in Santarém

A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, after presenting a fake national driver's license at a police barrier, which led to the discovery of an outstanding warrant for homicide against him.

Feb 21 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fake companies created, 700 million transaction shown and grabbed 70 million

Police in Meerut have uncovered a GST fraud involving fake firms, resulting in a significant loss of government revenue.

Feb 21 • 07:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unionist summoned by Moraes to be heard by the Federal Police as investigated after criticizing the Supreme Court

The president of Unafisco Nacional was summoned for questioning by the Federal Police following his criticism of the Supreme Federal Court's actions.

Feb 20 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unafisco says president testified to the Federal Police as a suspect after statement to the press

The president of the Unafisco association, Kleber Cabral, testified to the Federal Police as a suspect regarding their criticism of an operation targeting tax auditors.

Feb 20 • 21:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Incredible - scammers looped a billionaire around their finger: gave away not just money

A billionaire was duped by scammers posing as officials regarding a fake incident involving his daughter, resulting in significant financial loss and the giving away of personal valuables.

Feb 20 • 15:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest fake military officers in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa State Police have apprehended two individuals for impersonating military personnel in separate incidents in Yenagoa.

Feb 20 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation by Civil Police arrests suspect of producing and selling fake medical certificates for R$ 70 in downtown Piracicaba

A 39-year-old man was arrested in Piracicaba, Brazil, for allegedly producing and selling fake medical certificates for R$ 70 each.

Feb 20 • 14:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fake STF officer arrested in Ayodhya, millions of fraud revealed

A fake STF officer was arrested in Ayodhya for defrauding people of large sums of money by using a bogus ID.

Feb 20 • 01:37 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Fake investigators on the phone: in Bratislava they have already extorted 1.3 million euros from victims

Fraudsters posing as investigators in Bratislava have extorted 1.3 million euros from victims using a convincing phone scam.

Feb 19 • 15:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fake NIA Officer Arrested Near Red Fort, Major Revelation in Investigation

The Delhi Police have arrested a fake NIA officer near the Red Fort, revealing security challenges and the need for increased vigilance.

Feb 19 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Delhi Police Arrest Fake NIA Officer

Delhi police have arrested a suspect impersonating as an officer of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) near the Red Fort.

Feb 19 • 07:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Suspected of Entering US Military Base with Fake ID, Commercial Employee to Be Charged by Kanagawa Prefectural Police

A Japanese man in his 40s is suspected of illegally entering the US Navy base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, using a forged identification and will soon be charged by local authorities.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC

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