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🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

54-Year-Old Man Convicted of Stealing Money from Dementia-Ridden Mother

Marko Lätt was convicted for embezzling €2,100 from his mother in 2024 but was acquitted of violating custody responsibilities due to health reasons.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Metal theft likely motive behind cemetery desecration, SA councils suspect

Local councils in South Australia suspect that recent cemetery desecrations in Quorn and Wilmington were motivated by metal theft for financial gain, with over 100 plaques stolen.

Mar 9 • 05:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

They took all his savings through a fake Babiš. And even put him in debt

A man was deceived by a scammer impersonating a prominent Czech politician, resulting in the loss of his savings and incurring debt.

Mar 5 • 16:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A harm that "exceeds 60,000 euros": a Bordeaux student victim of identity theft recounts her ordeal

Amina Garcia, a Bordeaux student, faces significant financial and emotional distress due to extensive identity theft that has resulted in over 60,000 euros in damages.

Mar 5 • 08:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

In a few minutes of 'work', damage in the hundreds of thousands. A new trick of thieves is also reaching the Czech Republic

Electro car charging cables are becoming a target for thieves in the Czech Republic, leading to significant financial losses for operators.

Mar 5 • 08:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nephew arrested in Bahia after confessing to diverting R$ 156,000 from farmer uncle to make sports bets and pay loan sharks

A public servant was arrested in Bahia after confessing to theft of R$ 156,000 from his uncle's financial reserves to support sports betting and pay loan sharks.

Mar 4 • 14:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman arrested in Campinas bought fuel stolen from a pipeline linking Paulínia to Brasília, says Civil Police

A businessman was arrested in Campinas for purchasing stolen fuel from a pipeline, leading to significant financial losses.

Mar 2 • 17:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests suspects for stealing fuels from pipelines and causing R$ 5 million in damages to Transpetro in SP, MG, and GO

A police operation in Brazil has arrested individuals suspected of stealing fuel from Transpetro pipelines, resulting in significant financial losses.

Mar 2 • 10:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest criminals and block R$ 80,000 from gang specialized in vehicle theft

The Civil Police of Pernambuco arrested three suspects involved in a vehicle theft gang and blocked R$ 80,000 in financial assets.

Feb 26 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clandestine miners consuming up to R$ 5 million in electricity are deactivated in the DF

Three clandestine cryptocurrency mining operations have been shut down in São Sebastião, Brazil, for illegally diverting electricity, resulting in significant financial implications.

Feb 25 • 12:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Confession from the female representative of a gold bullion purchasing company: 'I was picked up at a cafe, and that person... '

A listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange faces a significant loss exceeding 1.3 billion yen due to the theft of gold bullion in a recent transaction.

Feb 24 • 21:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

A credit freeze can help prevent new credit accounts but does not fully protect against identity theft.

Feb 21 • 18:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ghost touch and identity theft: a guide to new forms of digital fraud and how to prevent them

This article discusses a recent case of digital fraud involving phishing tactics that led to significant financial loss for the victim.

Feb 19 • 21:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A driver stole his identity and caused a drama: how he discovered he owed thousands of dollars to the IRS

An Illinois couple discovered an identity theft scam when they received tax documents showing a stranger had used their name to work as an Uber driver, generating significant financial liability.

Feb 16 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gold worth 35 million missing from bank locker in Bengaluru; deputy manager arrested on theft charges

A deputy manager in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold jewelry worth over 35 million rupees from bank lockers and pawning them without authorization.

Feb 14 • 15:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Regarding thefts in kindergartens, a medical institution, and a store in Liepāja, a man is being charged.

A man in Liepāja is facing charges for multiple thefts, including in kindergartens and a medical facility, accumulating notable financial losses.

Feb 9 • 12:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

See how, who, and how much they earn at Pemex

Pemex reported a significant net loss while experiencing rising debt and ongoing production challenges despite government support.

Feb 9 • 07:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

How to protect a loved one's identity after death

The article discusses the importance of protecting the identity of loved ones who have passed away, highlighting actions that families should take to prevent identity theft by scammers.

Feb 7 • 19:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Heist: A Thriller Unveiling the Fragility of the British Financial System

The British series 'Heist' explores the moral implications of theft within the fragile framework of the British financial system, highlighting the vulnerabilities that could impact millions of retirees.

Feb 7 • 06:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: State Forestry Company Troubled By Timber Theft and Illegal Mining in Its Mpumalanga Plantations

The South African Forestry Company Limited is incurring significant financial losses due to timber theft and illegal mining activities in its Mpumalanga plantations.

Feb 6 • 16:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nightclub is closed in Uberlândia for using 'energy theft' and causing losses of R$ 180,000, says police

A nightclub in Uberlândia was closed by the police for illegally connecting to the electricity grid, resulting in significant financial losses since 2021.

Feb 2 • 20:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Adrián Gordillo, 'El Mecos' from 'Aída', linked to car theft after admitting to being broke

Actor Adrián Gordillo, known as 'El Mecos' from the series 'Aída', has been linked to a car theft incident in Madrid, admitting to his financial struggles.

Jan 13 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Princess of Asturias Foundation warns of identity theft of Leonor to commit fraud on social networks

The Princess of Asturias Foundation has reported that it does not engage in any financial aid programs or solicit donations from individuals, cautioning the public against identity fraud using Princess Leonor's name.

Jan 4 • 20:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Crime & Justice

The Great Pension Heist

The article discusses a significant theft involving pensions that has raised concerns among retirees and financial experts.

Jan 2 • 14:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Scrutinizing the scanning of evidence: excessive measure or necessity?

The President of the Personal Data Protection Office's recent decision challenges the routine scanning of identity documents by banks, prompting the financial sector to reevaluate its practices amid rising identity theft crimes.

Jan 2 • 04:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The despair of a businesswoman from Madrid after a stolen car crashed into her storefront: 'I have had my hair salon closed for 10 days. The insurance washes its hands.'

María Rosa Sánchez's hair salon in Madrid has been closed for over ten days following a crash involving a stolen car, leaving her feeling abandoned by her insurance as she faces mounting financial losses.

Dec 30 • 01:25 UTC

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