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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

LeadCorp, the No. 1 Lending Company, Suffers Hacking Incident with Account and Credit Information Leak

LeadCorp's subsidiary, NR Capital, experienced a hacking attack that compromised customer credit information, prompting an investigation by the Financial Supervisory Service.

Mar 23 • 02:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ensure transparency in NNPCL ₦200tn probe, SERAP tells Senate

SERAP has urged the Nigerian Senate to ensure full transparency in its investigation of alleged financial irregularities involving ₦200 trillion in missing funds.

Mar 22 • 10:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Madagascar's president calls for urgent investigations into $850 million embezzlement case

Madagascar's President, Mikhaël Randrianarivelo, has ordered comprehensive investigations into embezzlement of approximately $850 million following a report from the Court of Accounts revealing significant financial mismanagement.

Mar 22 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Connections with Vorcaro pressure Toffoli in the STF; understand the suspicions

Concerns about STF Minister Dias Toffoli's connections with Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, are increasing amidst a Federal Police investigation into financial crimes related to a resort linked to Toffoli's family.

Mar 21 • 02:00 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Justice requested reports from the Government about Adorni's trip to Punta del Este and ordered the lifting of the tax secrecy of the TV producer and the pilot who paid for the plane

A federal judge in Argentina is investigating a government official's weekend trip to Punta del Este, questioning whether it was for official business and examining financial transactions related to the flight.

Mar 20 • 21:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

FCA investigates collapsed lender MFS amid £1.3bn mortgage scandal

The UK's financial regulator has begun an investigation into the collapsed mortgage lender MFS, following allegations of fraud and a significant asset-freezing order against its founder.

Mar 20 • 16:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Raids on the two headquarters of the AFA in the case investigating the estate in Pilar attributed to Toviggino

Argentine federal judge Adrián González Charvay has ordered raids on the Argentine Football Association's headquarters as part of an investigation into financial dealings linked to AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino and the company TourProdenter.

Mar 20 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police sees Vorcaro's brother-in-law as a key piece in the investigation and analyzes payments linked to politicians

The Federal Police is investigating financial transactions revealed in messages between banker Daniel Vorcaro and his brother-in-law, Fabiano Zettel, concerning potential irregularities involving politicians.

Mar 20 • 10:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Money Route of $LIBRA: The Most Striking Million-Dollar Transfers in a Circuit Featuring Novelli and Davis

The article explores the financial movements associated with the $LIBRA token and its links to key figures in Argentina amid rising scrutiny and investigation.

Mar 19 • 17:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It reveals how the AFA created a million-dollar circuit to bring dollars from abroad during the restrictions

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation for allegedly creating a financial mechanism to illegally convert nearly $100 million using the black market exchange rate, amidst strict currency controls.

Mar 19 • 16:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Zapatero's friend at Plus Ultra announces he will not appear in the Senate due to 'depression'

Julio Martínez Martínez, linked to the Plus Ultra case and former President Zapatero's financial manager, requests the Senate to postpone his appearance due to health issues following his involvement in a money laundering investigation.

Mar 19 • 15:51 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
🇱🇹 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kokoomus Youth's Financial Scandal: New Information in Police Documents

New revelations in police documents regarding the Kokoomus Youth financial scandal indicate potential misuse of the membership register, although no criminal investigation will proceed.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE files investigation into payment for unused ICU beds in Nova Mutum (MT) during the pandemic

The Mato Grosso State Court of Accounts (TCE-MT) has archived an investigation regarding a potential loss of R$ 7.2 million due to the payment for unused ICU beds in Nova Mutum during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Mendonça extends the Master case investigation for 60 days after request from the Federal Police

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has extended the investigation into the Master case for an additional 60 days at the request of the Federal Police to allow for further essential investigations.

Mar 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibaneis' office moved R$ 43 million with suspicious fund, Coaf report indicates; opposition demands investigation

The office of the governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, was involved in suspicious financial transactions amounting to R$ 43 million related to a fund with ties to irregular activities.

Mar 18 • 14:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man City faces a barrage of 115 charges after Chelsea submitted to police interrogation

Manchester City is under scrutiny as they face over 115 charges related to financial misconduct, while Chelsea recently navigated their own investigation with a lenient penalty.

Mar 18 • 12:25 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)
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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MP requests TCU to investigate Master loan to Motta's sister-in-law

The Brazilian Public Ministry has asked the TCU to investigate a substantial loan from Banco Master to the sister-in-law of the President of the Chamber of Deputies, raising concerns about possible public funding.

Mar 17 • 17:36 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VTEK: A. Visockas, when allocating support to a company of a close person, violated public and private interests

Lithuanian Mayor A. Visockas is under investigation for conflict of interest after approving financial aid to a company owned by an associate.

Mar 17 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ultrafarma Case: STJ Grants House Arrest to Businessman Pointed as Lobbyist and Financial Operator in Billion-Dollar Bribery Scheme

The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice has converted the preventive detention of businessman Celso Eder Gonzaga de Araújo to house arrest amid a significant corruption investigation.

Mar 17 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the $LIBRA case: the keys to the investigation on the cryptocurrency scam involving Milei

The $LIBRA case involves an investigation into a cryptocurrency scam linked to Argentine President Javier Milei, following his promotional message about the investment that led to significant financial losses for investors.

Mar 16 • 14:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Financial Supervisory Service's Special Judicial Police will conduct an immediate investigation into stock price manipulation cases without prosecutor supervision

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is now authorized to independently investigate stock price manipulation cases, streamlining the process and reducing the risk of evidence tampering.

Mar 16 • 05:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] Investigation of Samsung Electronics Employee Using Undisclosed Information for 'Robot Acquisition'... Purchasing Related Stocks Worth 130 Million Won

An employee at Samsung Electronics is under investigation for allegedly using undisclosed information to profit from buying stocks related to Rainbow Robotics, as the company planned to acquire it.

Mar 15 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Financial data of councilor disclosed by police as new evidence of link with the CV

The police have disclosed confidential financial data related to an investigation into councilor Salvino Oliveira, suggesting possible connections to organized crime.

Mar 14 • 17:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

UEFA opens investigation into Fenerbahçe regarding contracts of Mourinho and three players

UEFA has launched an investigation into Fenerbahçe concerning contracts involving former coach José Mourinho and three players as part of its compliance review of Financial Fair Play rules.

Mar 14 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the shadow of rigged accounts behind the massacre: the 'paper empire' of the Moretti couple under investigation

The investigation into the Crans-Montana fire that killed 41 young people is focusing on the financial dealings of the Moretti couple, who are suspected of homicide and financial crimes.

Mar 14 • 12:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Renato Nery Case: Investigation Confirms Payment of R$ 215 Thousand for Lawyer's Murder in Cuiabá

The investigation into the murder of lawyer Renato Nery has traced R$ 215,000 linked to his assassination, involving complex financial transactions to obscure the funds' origin.

Mar 13 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Jeffrey Epstein had two main aides — why do they still control his money and secrets?

The article investigates the ongoing control of Jeffrey Epstein's financial assets and secrets by his two main aides, Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke, even after his death.

Mar 13 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bank statements show that Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro, moved almost R$ 100 million in 7 months

Bank documents reveal that Fabiano Zettel, related to Daniel Vorcaro, handled nearly R$ 100 million within a seven-month timeframe, raising concerns over the legitimacy of the transactions given his declared income.

Mar 13 • 00:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Chiqui" Tapia testifies in Comodoro Py and concludes the inquiries in the case regarding the withholding of AFA contributions

Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), is set to testify in a judicial investigation concerning the improper withholding of 19.3 billion pesos in taxes and pension contributions.

Mar 12 • 13:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro spent more than R$ 100 million on credit cards from 2019 to 2025

Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, allegedly spent R$ 104.4 million on credit cards from 2019 to 2025 and was recently arrested due to suspected financial fraud.

Mar 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests fugitive from Operation Sem Desconto suspected of operating in the financial core of INSS embezzlement in SP

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a fugitive linked to a major investigation into the embezzlement of funds from the National Institute of Social Security.

Mar 11 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrest financial operator of Careca do INSS

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested Alexandre Moreira da Silva, a financial operator linked to a major fraud investigation involving the INSS.

Mar 11 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro's Wealth Nearly Doubled in a Year When Banco Master Faced Cash Problems and Was Investigated

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, saw his personal wealth increase by 87% between 2023 and 2024 amidst financial problems and investigations involving his bank.

Mar 11 • 21:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Epstein accountant testifies he never saw 'any type of transaction' with Trump, Comer says

Jeffrey Epstein's accountant testified he never encountered any transactions between Epstein and Donald Trump, reinforcing claims of Trump's absence from Epstein's financial dealings.

Mar 11 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI approves breaking of confidentiality of Vorcaro's brother-in-law and summons dismissed BC servers

The Brazilian Senate's CPI approved the summons of dismissed Central Bank employees and the breaking of confidentiality for Fabiano Zettel, linked to a financial fraud investigation.

Mar 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Delay of Financial Reporting: Gerresheimer Faces Risk of Being Dropped from the S-Dax

Gerresheimer is facing potential removal from the S-Dax index due to delayed financial reporting prompted by an external audit investigation.

Mar 11 • 08:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Serious difficulties at the Sodankylä Observatory of the University of Oulu – investigation reveals extensive problems

The Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory has faced significant financial, procurement, and management issues, revealing a consistent budget overrun of over half a million euros annually.

Mar 11 • 07:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Secret Handling of Irregularities by the 'Special Investigation Director': Nidec, Acting Under the Founder

A report reveals that Nidec, a leading motor manufacturer, appointed a 'Special Investigation Director' to handle internal accounting irregularities secretly, as part of a broader scandal regarding financial mismanagement.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former employee of the financial department of a sports institution is investigated for embezzling R$ 2.5 million in Salvador

A former financial employee of a well-known sports institution in Salvador is under investigation for allegedly embezzling R$ 2.5 million from the organization.

Mar 10 • 15:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Huge financial crime case in Ostrobothnia - a couple suspected of dozens of crimes

Police are investigating a large financial crime case in Ostrobothnia involving a couple suspected of numerous offenses from 2015 to 2024.

Mar 10 • 14:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The police in Ostrobothnia have completed the preliminary investigation of a decade-long financial crime case

The Ostrobothnia police department has completed a preliminary investigation into suspected financial crimes spanning from 2015 to 2024.

Mar 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former president of Juventus is excluded from the Deliberative Council after investigation into financial loss to the club

Former Juventus president Antonio Ruiz Gonzalez has been excluded from the Deliberative Council following an investigation into financial misconduct at the club.

Mar 10 • 10:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Guide to the Dawn of Nemunas: There Are No Episodes in the Investigation into Financing the Party, the Supporters May Be Investigated

The leader of the Nemunas party, R. Žemaitaitis, stated that while there are ongoing investigations, they do not involve any episodes concerning the party itself but may involve the party's supporters.

Mar 10 • 09:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PF advances in inquiry investigating the participation of former president of BRB in the Master case

Federal Police in Brazil have intensified an investigation into former BRB president Paulo Henrique Costa's alleged involvement in a financial scheme related to the Master bank case.

Mar 10 • 09:00 UTC

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