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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's brother-in-law made a R$ 48.5 million investment in a company used to pay a hitman

Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of banker Daniel Vorcaro, invested R$ 48.5 million in a company implicated in financial crimes and money laundering connected to Vorcaro's militia activities.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Palantir extends reach into British state as it gets access to sensitive FCA data

Palantir has secured a contract to access sensitive Financial Conduct Authority data to aid in tackling financial crime in the UK.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Noora Fagerström's Second Attempt in Enforcement – Repeatedly in the Authorities' Grasp

Noora Fagerström's finance and investment company, Haybay Oy, has faced significant financial trouble, being marked for enforcement actions and deemed bankrupt by authorities.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEOS Has Started Working: The New Force of AADE with Access to Everything

A new financial control agency, DEOS, has been established in Greece to combat various forms of economic crime, including smuggling and money laundering.

Mar 22 • 06:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

For the second consecutive day, lawyer visits Daniel Vorcaro at the Federal Police, in Brasília

Lawyer Sérgio Leonardo visited banker Daniel Vorcaro for the second consecutive day as Vorcaro faces serious allegations including financial crimes and possible private militia actions.

Mar 21 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Coaf Reports Become a 'Gold Mine' for Police Corruption in SP

Authorities in São Paulo have uncovered a police corruption scheme leveraging financial intelligence reports designed to combat organized crime.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EVELYN LIIVAMÄGI ⟩ Preventing crime is in the interest of society as a whole – we are far from total surveillance

Evelyn Liivamägi, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, expresses growing concerns about the fight against money laundering in a recent interview.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The woman who killed her husband expressed grief in a book - the revealed truth shocked everyone

A woman in Utah has been found guilty of murdering her husband by poisoning him with fentanyl, revealing a shocking motive tied to her financial troubles and future plans with another man.

Mar 21 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman tells how she lost almost R$ 60,000 in a scam in the interior of São Paulo: 'They caused damage'

A maintenance manager in São Carlos, SP, lost nearly R$ 60,000 due to a scam involving cloned bank cards and deceptive communications from criminals posing as bank staff.

Mar 21 • 09:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Police expanded the investigation / Marta Šimečková faces new prosecution regarding the crime of subsidy fraud

Slovak police have expanded their investigation into Marta Šimečkova for subsidy fraud, now covering multiple years and involving financial discrepancies in public funding.

Mar 20 • 23:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In search of a plea deal, Vorcaro receives lawyer at the PF Superintendency

Businessman Daniel Vorcaro is negotiating a plea deal related to his financial crimes and involvement in illegal activities with public officials.

Mar 20 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests suspects of fraudulently obtaining loans using fake IDs, causing a loss of R$ 710,000 in MA

The police in Maranhão arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraud scheme using fake IDs, resulting in significant financial losses.

Mar 20 • 14:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Yoon Young-ho: 'You remember, don't you, mother?' Han scholar: 'I can't remember'... Court confrontation

In a court proceeding over violations of political funding laws, Han scholar and Unification Church leader engaged in a heated exchange with former central leader Yoon Young-ho regarding conflicting testimonies about financial transactions and responsibilities.

Mar 20 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

MTV: Yle's expert suspected of serious crimes

A former ski jumping coach, Tommi Nikunen, is under suspicion for grave embezzlement related to financial irregularities within Lahden Golf.

Mar 20 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Jhon Reimberg announces the dismantling of a network that moved up to $800 million, linked to Los Choneros, during curfew

Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg announced the dismantling of a criminal organization linked to Los Choneros during a curfew, revealing financial movements exceeding $800 million.

Mar 20 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The former police chief accuses the inspector who reported him for rape of acting out of financial motives

A former police chief in Spain claims that the inspector who accused him of rape is motivated by financial gain, as his defense suggests she is jealous and resentful.

Mar 20 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman investigated for scams with fake judicial action is arrested in Acre: 'Promised to return R$ 5 million'

A woman was arrested in Acre for attempting to scam a victim by promising the return of R$ 5 million through a fake judicial action.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Parents Paid 7,000 Euros for Damages Caused by Their Children in Kindergartens

In Thessaloniki, parents were required to pay 7,000 euros for damages caused by their children in local kindergartens, marking a rare instance of parental financial responsibility for juvenile misbehavior.

Mar 19 • 13:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Money on the table – Such compensations are demanded by the alleged victims of bonus prince Marius

The alleged victims of Marius Borg Høiby are seeking substantial financial compensations in a court case in Oslo.

Mar 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Two pharmacies closed immediately due to suspected fraud scheme

Two pharmacies in Stockholm have been closed due to their involvement in a fraud scheme that has led to significant financial losses for the health care system.

Mar 19 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

House of Guinness star bags lead role in shocking Netflix true crime drama

The upcoming Netflix true crime drama explores the tumultuous relationship between Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, portraying their audacious fraud scheme modeled on Gen Z's version of Bonnie and Clyde.

Mar 19 • 09:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Phone scammers swindled a Vilnius resident out of 15 thousand euros

A 1955-born man from Vilnius reported to the police that he was scammed out of 15,000 euros by phone fraudsters posing as telecommunications company and bank employees.

Mar 19 • 06:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Organized Crime CPI approves breaking the bank secrecy of a fund linked to Toffoli

The Brazilian Senate's Organized Crime Commission has approved the breach of bank and tax secrecy for the Arleen investment fund, connected to a complex web of fraudulent financial activities linked to Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli.

Mar 19 • 00:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of mistreatment and financial exploitation against his own mother in Ananindeua

A man in Ananindeua, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly mistreating and financially exploiting his elderly mother.

Mar 18 • 21:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Christian Olearius: Seizure of Cum-Ex Criminal Earnings Under Review

Christian Olearius continues to face the potential seizure of millions related to the Cum-Ex scandal as Germany's Federal Court reviews proceedings.

Mar 18 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

NEW SCAM ⟩ A scammer posing as a hospital employee asks for data and invites people to meet a doctor in the hospital lobby

Ida-Viru Central Hospital warns of an increasing number of scams where criminals impersonate hospital employees to steal sensitive personal and financial information.

Mar 18 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's lawyer approached the Federal Police to discuss plea bargain agreement

Daniel Vorcaro's lawyer has approached the Federal Police to express his client's interest in a plea bargain deal that would involve full disclosure of information.

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

Operation in MA dismantles electronic fraud scheme; estimated loss is over R$ 300,000

A recent police operation in Maranhão, Brazil, has dismantled a group involved in electronic fraud, resulting in significant financial losses estimated at over R$ 300,000.

Mar 18 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Macapá City Hall investigates irregularities in the pension fund after building invasion

The city government of Macapá is assessing financial irregularities in its pension fund following an invasion and theft at its headquarters.

Mar 18 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Hacker arrested in Fortaleza on suspicion of cyber crimes using AI

A 29-year-old hacker was arrested in Fortaleza, Brazil, suspected of committing cyber crimes using artificial intelligence to exploit victims' images and defraud financial institutions.

Mar 18 • 16:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is the Venezuelan among the 10 most wanted by the FBI worldwide: reward of US$1 million

A Venezuelan man has been added to the FBI's list of the world's ten most wanted fugitives due to his alleged role in a major criminal network involving cyber and financial crimes.

Mar 18 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets group suspected of defrauding insurance companies

The Civil Police of the Federal District executed an operation against a group suspected of committing insurance fraud through simulated thefts.

Mar 18 • 11:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Mother and son found dead in Gunsan... "Rent and utility payments overdue"

A mother and her son were found dead at their apartment in Gunsan, South Korea, after months of unpaid rent and bills, leading police to investigate the circumstances of their deaths.

Mar 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A major operation targeting criminal factions across Brazil has led to significant arrests and uncovered financial connections to the PCC.

Mar 18 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired woman reports desperation after falling victim to a scam involving a fake bank manager and noticing a loss of R$ 50,000: 'They took out loans'

A 73-year-old retired woman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, became a victim of a scam involving a fake bank manager, resulting in a loss of R$ 50,000 due to unauthorized loans taken out in her name.

Mar 18 • 10:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police operation against drug trafficking serves warrants in three states

The Federal Police of Brazil carried out a multi-state operation targeting a group suspected of drug and arms trafficking, executing numerous warrants and freezing substantial financial assets.

Mar 18 • 09:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Banking Sector: Support for Mexican Families

The article discusses the ongoing challenges faced by the Mexican banking sector in addressing customer service and support, particularly for those impacted by financial crime, alongside the opening of the 89th Banking Convention in Cancun.

Mar 18 • 09:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Progressives deputies from Piauí paid Ciro Nogueira's credit card bills, says COAF

Deputies Átila Lira and Júlio Arcoverde paid credit card bills for Senator Ciro Nogueira, revealing potential ties to organized crime through financial transactions.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Reag Fund Received R$ 1 Billion from Companies Linked to PCC Money Laundering

The Reag Fund reportedly received R$ 1 billion from firms connected to money laundering activities linked to Brazil's Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC).

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest gang specialized in cargo theft; criminals acted with moving trains

A gang specialized in cargo theft from moving trains was arrested in São Paulo, Brazil, after causing significant financial losses to affected companies.

Mar 18 • 01:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Bank of America reaches tentative settlement over Epstein-related lawsuit

Bank of America has reached a tentative settlement related to allegations of enabling Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse through suspicious financial transactions.

Mar 18 • 00:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After councilman says that R$ 100 thousand in account was a UN prize, Civil Police claims that suspicious amounts are from other credits

Councilman Salvino Oliveira claims R$ 100 thousand in suspicious transactions is a UN award, but the Civil Police disputes this with further investigations revealing other suspicious movements.

Mar 17 • 23:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

201 bookings, 419 tickets, and 176 different passengers: the numbers behind a hacker's scam on Aerolíneas Argentinas

A hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Aerolíneas Argentinas website, leading to 201 bookings and significant financial losses, resulting in legal action against the perpetrator.

Mar 17 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businesswoman has R$ 1 million blocked on suspicion of grain scam in MT

A Brazilian businesswoman, Rhanna Barros Martins, has had R$ 1.47 million in assets frozen by the court amid suspicions of involvement in a financial fraud scheme involving agricultural commodities.

Mar 17 • 21:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman accused of killing mother and researching 'how to carbonize a body' on the internet is sentenced to over 30 years in MG

A 53-year-old woman in Brazil has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for murdering her 78-year-old mother, with premeditated intent and financial motives.

Mar 17 • 21:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of Crores by Impersonating Mark Zuckerberg to a Retired Female Teacher

A shocking case of cyber fraud has emerged where scammers posed as Mark Zuckerberg to defraud a retired teacher of over ₹1.57 crore.

Mar 17 • 17:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

U.S. woman who wrote grief book after husband’s death found guilty of his murder

A Utah woman has been found guilty of murdering her husband by poisoning him, despite having published a children’s book on grief following his death.

Mar 17 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Train 'Surfers' Cause R$ 13 Million in Damage Over Two Years by Stealing Sugar and Soybean in SP

A criminal gang known as 'train surfers' has stolen large quantities of soybean and sugar in São Paulo, resulting in significant financial losses over the past two years.

Mar 17 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

ICPC arraigns visa agent over forged UK travel documents

A visa agent in Nigeria has been arraigned in court for allegedly forging financial documents to assist in obtaining a UK visa.

Mar 17 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mayor of Cuenca reported a raid at his home for alleged inconsistencies in financial movements

The Mayor of Cuenca, Cristian Zamora, reported that his home was raided by the police early Tuesday morning as part of an investigation into alleged inconsistencies in his personal and business financial transactions.

Mar 17 • 11:11 UTC

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