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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar insists on embarrassing shielding of Toffoli

The article discusses Minister Gilmar Mendes' controversial measures to protect his judicial colleagues from impeachment amid a scandal involving the Supreme Court and financial ties with a former banker.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

FCA investigates collapsed lender MFS amid ยฃ1.3bn 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 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What does the term 'gedear' mean?

The article explores the meaning of the Argentine colloquial term "gedear," amidst ongoing investigations related to financial scandals involving token $LIBRA and businessman Mauricio Gaspar Novelli.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Exclusive: Hesse Wants to Seize Cum-Ex Profits

Hesse, Germany, is taking measures to seize profits from illegal stock trading involved in the 'Cum-Ex' scandal, with Justice Minister Heinz estimating an additional potential revenue of 50 million euros for the state.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Angola: Court Convicts 21 Defendants and Acquits Six in AGT 2025 Case

A court in Luanda convicted 21 individuals for defrauding the Angolan state out of over 100 billion kwanzas in a major financial scandal, while six others were acquitted.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bank: Business at the expense of the public treasury: Did Deutsche Bank also engage in Cum-Cum transactions?

Investigations suggest that Deutsche Bank may have been more involved in Cum-Cum transactions than previously believed, challenging its previously perceived minor role in related scandals.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Sony Life employee borrowed 2.2 billion yen from 103 clients; 1.2 billion yen remains unpaid

A former employee of Sony Life borrowed 2.2 billion yen from 103 clients, with 1.2 billion yen reportedly unpaid, leading to their dismissal after the company became aware of the situation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scandal in the AFA: Toviggino takes inspiration from a 'being of light' and shifts his strategy

Toviggino, amidst a scandal at the AFA, appears to adopt a spiritual approach in his public messages while facing legal issues regarding financial mismanagement.

Mar 18 โ€ข 23:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 'process of the century' returns to square one: the Vatican court annulled the conviction of Cardinal Becciu and there will be another trial

The Vatican court has annulled the conviction of Cardinal Becciu, prompting a retrial of the case that has been termed the 'process of the century.'

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Kontrimas - not the only one. Who else collaborates with the parties?

L. Kontrimas expressed concerns about the handling of private financial data related to a funding scandal involving political parties in Lithuania.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Heir to Norwegian media dynasty and his pregnant wife killed in plane crash: man's life overshadowed by financial scandals

A tragic plane crash in San Marcos, southern Guatemala, resulted in the deaths of Norwegian millionaire Harald Stian Undrum and his pregnant wife, Judith Mazariegos.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Eichstรคtt Financial Scandal: Former Bishop Testifies: "We are not business professionals"

Former Bishop Gregor Maria Hanke testified about his admissions regarding financial mismanagement in the Eichstรคtt diocese, highlighting a lack of expertise in the financial oversight committee.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Close Brothers banking group to cut 600 jobs amid cost of car finance scandal

Close Brothers is set to eliminate around 600 jobs as part of cost-cutting measures in response to financial losses linked to a motor finance scandal.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Banking group to axe 600 jobs as part of plans to save ยฃ85 million

Close Brothers plans to eliminate about 600 jobs in the UK and Ireland as part of measures to save ยฃ85 million in response to recent financial losses.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 from Monday, March 16, 2026

A series of news highlights from Brazil, including judicial consequences for severe misconduct, a controversial figure linked to a financial scandal, and the government's new emissions reduction strategies.

Mar 16 โ€ข 22:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro's Gestures to Moraes and Toffoli Did Not Save Master from Liquidation

Banker Daniel Vorcaro's extravagant spending and connections with officials failed to prevent the financial downfall of Master.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

USKOK Investigates Ski Association โ€“ Details of the Cash Scandal are Revealed

The USKOK is conducting investigations into Croatia's Ski Association over suspicions of illegal cash payouts, leading to resignations within the association.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Banco Master and the rotten patriarchal powers

The Banco Master scandal exposes significant financial fraud and the involvement of high-profile authorities in grotesque events.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro Affair: Russian Model Asks Not to Be Judged After Scandal

Russian model Maryia Lubimova pleads with Brazilians not to judge her based on the actions of Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, who is imprisoned on financial crime charges.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro declared an increase in wealth of R$ 1.2 billion in just one year

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro announced a significant increase in his net worth, amounting to R$ 1.23 billion, according to his income tax declaration for 2024.

Mar 12 โ€ข 02:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Dead Baby Placed on Judge's Desk, Chaos Erupts in Courtroom

In Jabalpur, chaos ensued in a courtroom when a man placed a deceased fetus on the judge's desk, pleading for justice after his wife suffered a miscarriage due to alleged attacks on their family over exposing a financial scam.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Congress does not want to approve a bill to prevent new Master cases

The Brazilian Congress has postponed a crucial vote on a bill aimed at enhancing the Central Bank's ability to manage struggling financial institutions, amidst a backdrop of a financial scandal involving Banco Master.

Mar 7 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

ANM 'abusive', the damage to public finances becomes astronomical

The National Magistrates' Association in Italy is facing severe scrutiny for allegedly occupying space in the Supreme Court building without legal title, leading to potential financial ramifications.

Mar 7 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heritage, real estate sales, federalization: know what risks BRB faces โ€“ and what the rescue plan is

The Banco de Brasรญlia (BRB) faces significant risks following significant investments into the collapsed Banco Master, with suspicions of irregularities surrounding those investments.

Mar 7 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The terrors and turbulence of the Master case have only just begun

The Master scandal, a significant financial fraud case in Brazil, involves numerous high-profile individuals and is far from resolution, causing political turmoil as elections approach.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Bayaz in Conversation: 'We Need Authorities with Bite'

Danyal Bayaz, the Green finance minister of Baden-Wรผrttemberg, calls for an end to silo thinking among German authorities to tackle future economic scandals effectively.

Mar 6 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro senator reiterates request for CPI after revelations of the Master case

Senator Rogรฉrio Marinho calls for a new congressional investigation into the Master case following troubling revelations regarding financial mismanagement.

Mar 6 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Justice After 20 Years? There is a Verdict in the Case of the First Financial Scandal of the Third Polish Republic

Two members of the management boards of WGI Dom Maklerski S.A. and WGI Consulting sp. z o.o. were sentenced to five years in prison for their roles in a fraudulent investment scheme.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro says in messages that meeting with Lula was 'great'

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, described his meeting with President Lula as 'great' before the financial fraud scandal broke, as revealed in messages to his girlfriend.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition Regions of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Vorcaro group allegedly hacked the systems of PF, FBI, and Interpol, and is involved in a significant financial scandal.

Mar 4 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB1 of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The article discusses various events and incidents including a financial scandal involving Vorcaro, threats against journalist Lauro Jardim, and a criminal investigation in Brazil.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ1 of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The article discusses various critical incidents and legal actions in Brazil, including a significant financial scandal involving Vorcaro and the police's investigations into these issues.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The report highlights several key events in Brazil, including a financial scandal and calls for urgent investigations by politicians.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 from Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The article covers various news stories including a financial scandal involving Vorcaro, the arrest of a suspect in a gang rape case, and President Lula's remarks on global peace amidst ongoing conflicts.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal Anhanguera 1st Edition, March 4, 2026

The investigation reveals that the owner of Master concealed R$ 2.2 billion in his father's account amidst a massive financial scandal.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Scandal in Texas Elections: Who is the Candidate Allied with Greg Abbott that Received Democratic Donations

A Republican candidate in the Texas congressional primary is facing scrutiny after allegations emerged that he received financial backing from a family with ties to the Democratic Party.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

AI Voice Assistant: Ask Your Questions About Wirecard

The Wirecard scandal, involving missing funds and legal proceedings against top executives, is unfolding as one of Germany's largest economic crimes.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

A scandal rocks Slovak football. The head of the federation secured hundreds of millions of crowns for a 'mobile business'

A scandal involving the Slovak Football Federation has emerged, centered on the federation chief's questionable financial dealings.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Sarah Ferguson's Messages to Epstein Revealed: Shamelessly Pleaded for Benefits for Her Daughters

Newly revealed emails show Sarah Ferguson pleading with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for financial support for a luxury trip, including upgraded flight tickets for herself and her daughters.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Political storm in Wyoming as far-right activist caught handing checks to lawmakers

A political scandal emerges in Wyoming after a far-right activist was caught handing checks to Republican lawmakers on the state house floor, raising concerns about financial influence in politics.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The decision to dismiss and the sudden disappearance of the colonel. The background of the scandal in WOT

A colonel in the Polish Territorial Defense Force has gone missing amid serious allegations of misconduct, including assault and financial irregularities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:24 UTC

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