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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI president says he will summon Mendonça for full access to Vorcaro data

The president of Brazil's INSS CPI, Senator Carlos Viana, plans to summon Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Court regarding the release of confidential data related to Daniel Vorcaro from Banco Master.

Mar 2 • 22:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

69-Year-Old Suspect Reveals Weapon to Police

A 69-year-old man suspected of murdering his wife has confessed to using a sledgehammer during the act, citing financial troubles as the motive.

Mar 2 • 08:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspected billion fraud against the EU is being investigated

Investigations are underway into suspected billion-dollar frauds against the EU, involving over 700 billion kronor, as reported by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

AFA Money Route: Before Javier Faroni, three shell companies of a friend of Pablo Toviggino received more than US$ 50 million

A detailed investigation reveals that three shell companies associated with Pablo Toviggino's friend, Fabián Saracco, received over $50 million from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), raising concerns over financial misconduct.

Feb 28 • 19:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Scheme revealed: 50 million hryvnias earmarked for the repair of shell-bombed Ukrainian power plants ended up in the pockets of fraudsters

An investigation has unveiled a corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of nearly 50 million hryvnias intended for the repair of a bomb-damaged power station in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 10:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Karol Nawrocki's Advisor Under Scrutiny. He Was Allegedly to Enrich Himself by 400 Thousand.

Paweł Gruza, an advisor to Karol Nawrocki, is under investigation for allegedly profiting from insider trading involving confidential information related to a biotechnology company.

Feb 27 • 06:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Verification Committee of Abalance Criticizes Third-Party Investigation: 'Rough Certification'

A verification committee set up by Abalance criticized a third-party investigation for its alleged inaccuracies regarding financial misreporting.

Feb 27 • 06:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The expensive friends of Master

The article discusses the unknown financial consequences of the Master conglomerate's default, highlighting significant losses and political interference in the investigation.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha's lawyer tells Mendonça that the breaking of confidentiality was unnecessary and offers to provide data

Lulinha's lawyer argues that the breaking of confidentiality on his client's financial and telematic information was unnecessary and expresses willingness to cooperate with the investigation.

Feb 26 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Manaus Moved Over R$ 1.3 Million to Phantom Company

Anabela Cardoso Freitas, the former chief of staff of Manaus' mayor, has been implicated in moving over R$ 1.3 million in cash to a phantom travel agency as part of a police investigation into illicit financial activities.

Feb 26 • 23:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Plus Ultra judge decides to send the case to the National Court after the case acquires a 'new dimension'

A judge in Madrid has decided to transfer the Plus Ultra case to the National Court due to its escalating complexity involving key figures linked to the government and significant financial interests.

Feb 26 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of the INSS wants to focus investigations on Lulinha's breach of confidentiality; see what stage the committee is in

The Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI) of the INSS is focusing on investigations involving breaches of financial confidentiality concerning Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorized the breaking of the 'Lulinha' secrecy before the CPMI of INSS

Minister André Mendonça authorized the breach of financial, fiscal, and telematics secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as 'Lulinha', before the approval by the CPMI related to the INSS.

Feb 26 • 17:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Southern Kaduna youths slam pro-El-Rufai group, demand N432bn probe

Youth leaders in Southern Kaduna have rejected a pro-El-Rufai group, claiming they do not represent the local interests and demanding an investigation into alleged financial misconduct.

Feb 26 • 16:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA's Response to the IGJ, Which Detected 'Serious Irregularities' in the Entity's Balances

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) responded to the IGJ's investigation into alleged serious irregularities in its financial statements, claiming the oversight is illegitimate and politically motivated.

Feb 26 • 16:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office has started assessing K. Žukauskas' request regarding the 'Auspicious Ones', assigned STT to investigate another part

The Lithuanian Prosecutor's Office is investigating a request about the financial dealings of the 'Nemuno aušra' political party and has directed the Special Investigation Service to examine related allegations of illegal influence on an independent institution's decisions.

Feb 26 • 13:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Swiss contribution: 50,000 francs to the victims of Crans. Jessica "in panic"

The Swiss government has announced a solidarity contribution of 50,000 francs to each family of the victims and injured in the Crans Montana fire incident.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Did hundreds of people receive defibrillators unnecessarily? A key motive is emerging

Doctors in Olomouc may have implanted defibrillators in patients who did not need them, motivated by financial incentives from the device manufacturer Biotronik, leading to a police investigation.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Kicillof government accepted a request from Tapia to halt an investigation into AFA funds

The Kicillof government in Argentina has agreed to allow the relocation of the AFA to the province of Buenos Aires, despite prior rejection from the General Inspection of Justice and an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police targets institution suspected of creating invisible clients for money laundering in SP

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation to investigate a financial institution accused of facilitating money laundering by allowing anonymous transactions.

Feb 25 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government presents new project to try to rescue BRB, investigated in the Master case

The Federal District government has introduced a new project aimed at rescuing the Bank of Brasília, which is under investigation related to significant financial fraud.

Feb 25 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro will be heard in Senate committee next Tuesday and in person, says Renan Calheiros

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, will testify in person before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee next Tuesday as part of a significant investigation into financial fraud.

Feb 24 • 16:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Special Forces Contestants' Earnings Revealed – Social Media Star Earned More Than a Member of Parliament

An investigation by Ilta-Sanomat revealed the earnings of participants in the reality TV competition 'Special Forces', highlighting stark contrasts in financial success among them.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pasok for OPEKEPE: Requests preliminary investigation for Voridis and Avgenakis

The Pasok party has submitted its report on the OPEKEPE investigation and is calling for a preliminary investigation into former ministers Voridis and Avgenakis over alleged financial misconduct.

Feb 24 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"You Are Under Investigation": The New Phone Scam – How It Works

A new phone scam using automated messages claiming to be from Interpol is causing panic among recipients in Greece.

Feb 24 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former manager targeted by Federal Police over suspicion of moving customer accounts and causing a loss of R$ 1 million

A former manager of Caixa Econômica Federal is under investigation by Brazil's Federal Police for allegedly diverting R$ 1 million through unauthorized transactions.

Feb 24 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple investigated for financial scams totaling R$ 1.8 million in Sorocaba

A couple in Sorocaba is being investigated for defrauding 17 people of over R$ 1.8 million through fake investment schemes.

Feb 24 • 10:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: DA Adds Further Prasa Corruption Charge to Public Protector Investigation

The Democratic Alliance (DA) plans to submit new evidence concerning corruption at PRASA amid a broader investigation into alleged financial misconduct.

Feb 24 • 08:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Brown packages filled with money' being offered to clinicians and advocates in alleged DVA fraud

A medicinal cannabis company is under investigation for allegedly offering financial kickbacks to military advocates in exchange for veteran referrals to its services.

Feb 24 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate Commission will decide on Tuesday regarding Vorcaro's testimony, says Renan

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil will decide on Tuesday about the testimony request from Daniel Vorcaro, head of Banco Master, amid a significant financial fraud investigation.

Feb 23 • 19:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Mayor of the 6th Arrondissement Urges the City of Paris to Release Funds Owed to Stanislas College

The Mayor of the 6th arrondissement of Paris pressures the city to release 1.4 million euros in suspended funds owed to Stanislas College, a private Catholic institution currently seeking financial support amid an ongoing investigation.

Feb 23 • 19:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Swedish Financial Supervisor to Investigate Swedbank's Compliance with Money Laundering Prevention Requirements

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has announced an investigation into Swedbank's compliance with regulations aimed at preventing money laundering.

Feb 21 • 12:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG probes NNPC, targets blockage of revenue leakage

The Nigerian Federal Government is conducting an investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's financial activities to address revenue leakage issues.

Feb 21 • 00:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Omar calls GOP probe into husband’s $30M business surge a ‘political stunt’ as records deadline passes

Rep. Ilhan Omar's office denounces a GOP investigation into her husband's business as a political maneuver after a deadline for financial records passes.

Feb 20 • 20:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The intentions of the 'Aušriečiai' to call VRK chairwoman 'to the carpet' – an attempt to pressure or a common practice?

A part of the opposition believes that the party 'Aušriečiai' is trying to influence the VRK amidst ongoing financial investigations.

Feb 20 • 16:43 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

FT Uncovers Network of Shell Firms Exporting $90 Billion in Sanctioned Russian Oil

A Financial Times investigation reveals a network of nearly 50 shell companies exporting over $90 billion worth of sanctioned Russian oil while concealing their origins.

Feb 20 • 16:39 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
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Searches continue at the former prince's residence

The ongoing investigations involve searches conducted at the residence of a former prince.

Feb 20 • 06:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Enrichment and money laundering: a setback for Insaurralde in his attempt to use a decree from Milei to avoid investigation by the UIF

Former mayor Martín Insaurralde received a judicial setback in his case involving alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering after a court rejected his attempt to remove the Financial Information Unit from his case.

Feb 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Revenue Agent Denies Leaking Data of STF Ministers

A Federal Revenue agent, Ruth Machado dos Santos, denies allegations of accessing private financial data of Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes, while under investigation.

Feb 19 • 16:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Does Theocharis have the grace for the Peace Council?

The article discusses the recent activities and remarks by Greek political figures, particularly focusing on Pavlos Marinakis and his connection to Kyriakos Mitsotakis, while also highlighting an ongoing investigation into financial disclosures related to a welfare agency.

Feb 19 • 02:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial Supervisory Service Extends Investigation into Bithumb's 'Ghost Coin' Incident, Additional Overpayments Expected

The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea has extended an investigation into Bithumb's overpayment of 'ghost coins' until the end of the month due to the possibility of uncovering more cases.

Feb 19 • 01:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The AFA Money Route: suggestive coincidences with firms and defendants in the insurance scandal

An investigation reveals that lawyer Juan Pablo Beacon facilitated money transfers from the Argentine Football Association to shell companies in Miami, indicating potential financial misconduct.

Feb 18 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pilgrims report a R$ 26,000 scam: company claims financial problems and plans to reimburse clients, says lawyer

The bus company Maratur is accused by pilgrims of scamming them out of R$ 26,000 after abruptly canceling a planned trip, citing financial difficulties.

Feb 17 • 18:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

MLB players union boss expected to resign amid federal probe: reports

Tony Clark, executive director of the MLB Players Association, is expected to resign amid a federal investigation into alleged financial improprieties.

Feb 17 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Moraes says PF investigation points to 'multiple illegal accesses' to data of ministers and relatives

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil reported illegal access to the financial data of ministers and their families following a Federal Police operation targeting public servants.

Feb 17 • 15:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Grillina Network with Hannoun & Co. 'The Million? Talk to Di Battista'

Il Giornale reveals a complex investigation involving financial ties between Islamic organizations and the Italian left, highlighting the role of Mohammad Hannoun in managing funds linked to Hamas.

Feb 17 • 05:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Epstein case extends to France: raids at the offices of former culture minister Jack Lang

French authorities have raided the offices of former Culture Minister Jack Lang as part of an investigation into his potential financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 16 • 19:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Dramatic End for Jack Lang: Security Raid during His Farewell at the Arab World Institute

French police raided the Arab World Institute in Paris during a farewell speech for its president, Jack Lang, as part of an investigation into his financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 16 • 17:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A criminal process has been initiated for possible large-scale fraud at the Jelgava Real Estate Management

The Jelgava mayor has confirmed an investigation into potential fraud involving the Jelgava Real Estate Management due to questioned financial dealings.

Feb 16 • 14:24 UTC

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