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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça rules that Vorcaro's attendance at the Organized Crime CPI is optional

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has ruled that banker Daniel Vorcaro's presence at the Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry (CPI) is not mandatory amid ongoing investigations into financial fraud at Banco Master.

Mar 4 • 01:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Logistics giant back under the prosecutors' spotlight. Seizure of 27 million euros for Ceva

Ceva Logistics is facing a financial seizure of over 27 million euros amid ongoing investigations into fraudulent activities.

Mar 3 • 09:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A Vilnius woman lost 80,100 euros to scammers – she was not the only victim

A woman from Vilnius reported losing 80,100 euros to phone scammers, leading to further investigations into similar fraudulent activities in the area.

Mar 3 • 06:09 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Almost a plea without contradiction

The article discusses the tone of the Milan Prosecutor's hearing regarding the alleged concerted actions of key figures in the financial sector related to the control of Generali.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unexpected truce among financiers; the arrival of Lijo and the silence on the business of the exchange controls

The article discusses a surprising turn of events in the Argentine financial scene involving financiers Francisco Hauque and Elías Piccirillo amidst investigations regarding the blue dollar and the exchange controls.

Feb 26 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition Regions February 26, 2026

The article discusses several events and issues covered in the Jornal Anhanguera on February 26, 2026, including investigations involving Lulinha and the effects of new labor regulations.

Feb 26 • 20:34 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

VIDEOS: Lunch Journal Florianópolis of Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Lunch Journal from Florianópolis reports on congressional turmoil and significant developments in ongoing investigations involving notable figures in Brazilian politics.

Feb 26 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prints and audios reveal fixed hours and daily charges to 'managers' of drug 'stores' of PCC in RR

Investigations into the PCC's drug trafficking operations in Roraima reveal structured control and financial accountability among its members.

Feb 26 • 15:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Karina and Alexandro, missing in Puebla: Suspected murderer of the couple arrested

A suspected murderer of the missing couple Karina and Alexandro has been arrested in Puebla after investigations revealed a financial motive connected to a previous business relationship.

Feb 25 • 19:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the funding of 'Nemuno aušra' – the ironic reaction of I. Ruginienė: do you think I am an accountant as well?

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė humorously dismissed a question about the funding of the political party 'Nemuno aušra', highlighting the importance of allowing institutions to handle investigations without interference.

Feb 25 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Congress and Banco Master

The case of Banco Master has become highly controversial, with divisions in Congress over how to handle the investigations into the financial fraud.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CVM has six accusations against Banco Master and Reag awaiting judgment

The Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) has announced six accusations against Banco Master and Reag, awaiting judicial resolution amid ongoing financial fraud investigations.

Feb 24 • 23:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Jagland linked to Epstein hospitalized

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been hospitalized amid investigations into his financial dealings linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After a year, city hall tries to recover 2.1 million lost in scam; case is under secrecy

A year after a scam causing the wrongful transfer of R$ 2.1 million from the Pirassununga city hall, the case remains under judicial secrecy as investigations continue.

Feb 24 • 12:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Plus Ultra lobbyist paid 110,000 euros a year to the Zapatero family for theoretical advisory and marketing services

A lobbyist for Plus Ultra has been found to have paid the Zapatero family 110,000 euros annually for advisory services amidst ongoing investigations into corruption and financial mismanagement.

Feb 23 • 21:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Obuljen Koržinek allocates funds for a ‘queer season’ and festival where the Croatian flag is destroyed

The Croatian Ministry of Culture has allocated €5,500 to the LGBT association Domino for events related to queer art and activism in 2026, amid controversy surrounding the association's ties to the political party Možemo and investigations into financial misconduct.

Feb 23 • 10:30 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
🇮🇸 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Žukauskas claims he bombed the event: says 'Nemuno aušra' could have received 130,000 'black money'

Karolis Žukauskas alleges that the political party 'Nemuno aušra' may have received substantial illegal financial contributions and has triggered investigations by releasing recorded conversations with party members.

Feb 19 • 08:14 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

France opens investigations into the Epstein case linked to human trafficking

France has launched extensive investigations into human trafficking and financial fraud related to the contacts of the deceased American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 18 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

France opens investigations into Epstein case for human trafficking and tax fraud

France has launched extensive investigations into human trafficking and financial fraud related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his contacts following the release of documents about his activities.

Feb 18 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BC decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of the Master conglomerate

Brazil's Central Bank has decreed the extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Pleno, linked to the Master conglomerate, amid financial fraud investigations.

Feb 18 • 10:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

MLB players union boss resigns over inappropriate relationship with sister-in-law: report

MLB Players Association head Tony Clark resigned amid investigations into financial improprieties and an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law.

Feb 17 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça in the Master case report: understand what is at stake and what lies ahead

Minister André Mendonça is the new reporter for the Master Bank case at the Supreme Court of Brazil, replacing Minister Dias Toffoli amid ongoing investigations into financial fraud.

Feb 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition-TO of Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The article discusses various national issues in Brazil, including investigations involving Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli, significant financial losses by Banco do Brasil, and political developments related to President Lula.

Feb 12 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See videos from Thursday (12) of Carnival in Salvador

This article discusses various legal and financial issues in Brazil, including investigations into political figures and debts involving major companies.

Feb 12 • 20:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB1 from Thursday, February 12, 2026

A series of significant political developments in Brazil, including an STF meeting about a report implicating a high-ranking official and investigations into financial misconduct.

Feb 12 • 19:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"Violated Privacy Law": Trouble for Report Consultant Bellavia

Gian Gaetano Bellavia, a financial consultant implicated in multiple public prosecutor investigations, is under investigation for alleged privacy law violations involving sensitive data on public figures.

Feb 12 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Papathanasis: There is no way that even one euro will be given without being lawful

Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, emphasized that financial disbursements must comply with legal and regulatory frameworks, relating to training programs and funding amidst ongoing investigations.

Feb 11 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Someone embezzled over 20,000 euros from students in Tampere - chairperson: 'The night was spent crying'

The ITU student organization at Tampere University is in financial distress after over 20,000 euros were embezzled, leading to investigations and the cancellation of planned events.

Feb 10 • 09:48 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Unusual deposits led to spreading mystery: 'What his father has done will be discovered'

An incident involving a teenager's unexpected financial support leads to investigations into mysterious deposits in his account.

Feb 10 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand the Federal Police investigations in the Banco Master case

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating Banco Master and its alleged involvement in serious financial crimes including fraud and money laundering.

Feb 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Arab World Institute: A French Cultural Institution Ousted Its President Due to the Epstein Case

The Arab World Institute in France faced a leadership crisis as its president, Jack Lang, resigned following financial investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 8 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro sold part of the company that owns the private jet to a Reag fund amid PF's offensive on Master

Daniel Vorcaro sold a majority stake in Viking Participações, a holding known for owning jets including one intended for his escape, shortly before his arrest as investigations intensified.

Feb 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Almost 3 months after liquidation, much remains to be investigated in the Master case

Nearly three months after the extrajudicial liquidation of Master Bank, investigations reveal a complex web of financial and political ramifications.

Feb 7 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition of Friday, February 6, 2026

A news summary covering various events including financial plans, criminal investigations, political calls to action, real estate sales, tragic health cases, and celebrity news.

Feb 7 • 00:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal 1st Edition this Friday, February 6, 2026

The Nacional Journal of Acre presents its first edition, covering various current events including financial investigations and notable deaths.

Feb 6 • 23:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Money Trail of the AFA: how millions were moved, ending up with frontmen and at a mansion in Pilar

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under scrutiny as investigations reveal a network of financial manipulation and serious criminal activities involving millions of dollars funneled through front companies.

Feb 4 • 23:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

BRB announces that Reag founder investigated in Master case holds 4.5% of the bank

BRB (Bank of Brasília) updated its reference form and reported that João Carlos Falbo Mansur, founder and former chairman of Reag Investimentos, is now one of its major shareholders, amid investigations linked to organized crime and financial market fraud.

Feb 4 • 15:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

It is difficult to pierce the front of the shameless in the Master case

The article discusses the ongoing Master case involving financial, business, and political scandals, highlighting efforts to suppress investigations despite pressure from Congress and the government.

Feb 3 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's government released the grip on Galípolo

The Lula administration has made two moves to distance itself from Central Bank President Gabriel Galípolo amid ongoing investigations into a fraud scheme involving Banco Master, which suggests possible involvement of politicians and high officials.

Feb 3 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Sports

Football watchdog pitches up to Premier League clubs summit

The chairman and CEO of the Independent Football Regulator will attend a private meeting with Premier League clubs for the first time amid ongoing investigations into financial misconduct at Manchester City.

Feb 3 • 11:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The Republic of Dossiers

The article discusses a complex web of investigations involving magistrates, financial police, and journalists in Italy, focusing on the misuse of illicit files and the intertwining of governmental and legal oversight.

Jan 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Attack on America's currency guardian – this attack is a watershed moment for savers

Criminal investigations against Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signify a new escalation in the conflict with President Donald Trump, alarming financial markets and threatening a cornerstone of the Western economic order.

Jan 12 • 16:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

War in Ukraine: Investigations against Russian Oligarch Usmanov dropped

Investigations into Russian oligarch Usmanov have been stopped after a financial settlement was reached by the Munich II Public Prosecutor's Office amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Dec 30 • 09:51 UTC

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