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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates the forgery of 16 medical certificates in São Sebastião do Paraíso, MG

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais is investigating the forgery of 16 medical certificates linked to a municipal employee in São Sebastião do Paraíso.

Feb 27 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Acquittal by Clemency: Understand the Jury's Decision to Acquit Fake Doctor for Practicing Without a Degree

A jury in Sorocaba, Brazil, acquitted a fake doctor of charges related to practicing medicine without a degree and document forgery based on clemency, despite his confession.

Feb 27 • 18:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

JUST IN: Court grants Ozekhome N10m bail over forgery allegation

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria has granted bail to Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, each set at N10m, after they were arraigned on charges of forgery related to documentation for a property claim in London.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The White House publishes a fabricated video. US hockey star outraged by forgery

The White House posted a manipulated video on TikTok featuring US hockey star Brady Tkachuk making insulting remarks about Canada, which he vehemently denied as fake.

Feb 27 • 08:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation investigates former sales representative and lawyer for alleged fraud that caused R$ 2.5 million loss to the agricultural industry

The Civil Police conducted searches and seizures to investigate a supposed scheme involving forgery, fraud, and money laundering related to the agricultural commodity industry, allegedly causing significant financial losses.

Feb 26 • 22:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Charges Filed Against Three Council Members in the 'Chekiai' Case

Charges of abuse of power, fraud, and document forgery have been filed against Palanga municipal council member S. Simė and two others.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The case of MP E. Sabutis's 'checks' transferred to the court

The Kaunas District Prosecutor's Office has transferred the case against MP E. Sabutis, involving allegations of abuse of power and document forgery, to the court.

Feb 26 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the teachers' union of Porto Rico arrested for drug trafficking and document forgery

The president of a teachers' union in Porto Rico, Maranhão, was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges after a police operation uncovered illegal activities tied to the use of false documents.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: London Property - FG Files Fresh Forgery Charge Against Mike Ozekhome

The Nigerian federal government has filed new forgery charges against lawyer Mike Ozekhome relating to the alleged fraudulent claim of ownership over a London property.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Condominium manager indicted after confessing to forging signatures of residents at assembly in interior SP

A condominium manager in Araçatuba, Brazil, has been indicted after admitting to forging residents' signatures during a meeting to decide on the installation of a solar energy system.

Feb 24 • 18:08 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The advisor close to Levin testified in the past in an attempt to avoid indictment. It was determined that her testimony was manipulative and unreliable

Yael Kutnick, the legal advisor to the Ministry of Justice, provided testimony against a senior police officer with hopes of avoiding indictment, but her testimony was deemed manipulative and unreliable by a court over 20 years ago.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Care company stopped - forged documents

The care company Samsteget has been halted from managing protected accommodations after being suspected of forging signatures in connection with a procurement process.

Feb 24 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Ukrainian ridesharing driver caught using a forged driver's license

A Ukrainian ridesharing driver was discovered to be operating with a fake driver's license in Lithuania.

Feb 24 • 09:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

She wrote a children's book about mourning her husband. Now she will stand trial for his murder

Kouri Richins, accused of murdering her husband Eric Richins by poisoning him with fentanyl, faces trial on charges including first-degree murder, insurance fraud, and forgery, as prosecutors present evidence suggesting financial motives and infidelity.

Feb 23 • 08:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: Israeli Bobsleigh Team Disqualified for Lying and Document Forgery

The Israeli bobsleigh team was disqualified from the 2026 Olympics due to the forgery of a medical certificate.

Feb 23 • 08:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest Amotekun officer over illegal arms sales, forgery

A police officer associated with Nigeria's Western Security Network, Amotekun, has been arrested in Oyo State for illegal arms sales and forgery.

Feb 20 • 18:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fake works of art: When myth meets crime – Innovations of the new law against forgery

A new law against forgery in Greece seeks to address the extensive international network behind the production and distribution of counterfeit artworks.

Feb 20 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teacher arrested suspected of fraud and document forgery in Oriximiná

A teacher in Oriximiná, Brazil, has been arrested on charges of fraud and document forgery after allegedly selling fake certificates to victims.

Feb 20 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor has intensified charges against Alytus District Council member G. Jociunskaite, who continues to deny guilt

Alytus District Council member G. Jociunskaite faces intensified charges of organizing crimes related to document forgery and misappropriation of municipal property, which she denies.

Feb 20 • 10:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Ex-Presidential Aide Arrested Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

Former Nigerian presidential aide Okoi Obono-Obla has been arrested for alleged certificate forgery and fraudulent entry into the legal profession.

Feb 20 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Three Graces': Leonardo tries to abandon Ferette's scheme and is threatened

Leonardo's attempt to distance himself from his family's scheme involving medication forgery is met with threats from Ferette.

Feb 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

He won 'employee of the year' but there was 'conspiracy to get rid of him'

John Wiggans, an awarded employee from Jaguar Land Rover, has won an unfair dismissal case against his employer after being falsely accused of forgery.

Feb 18 • 09:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Court of Appeals Will Start Hearing the Case of Marijampolė Mayor Povilas Isoda's 'Check' Case

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals is set to review the case of Marijampolė Mayor Povilas Isoda, who was previously acquitted of charges related to document forgery and fraud.

Feb 18 • 03:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Former spouses caught: court strikes for fraudulent financial accounting and document forgery

A court has sentenced two former spouses to fines and restitution for fraudulent financial practices related to their transportation companies in Lithuania.

Feb 15 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three thousand liters of counterfeit liquid soap seized in Franca, SP; trio arrested

The Military Police in Franca, SP, seized over three thousand liters of liquid soap counterfeit products and arrested three men suspected of involvement in the crimes of product forgery and criminal association.

Feb 13 • 17:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Forgery: Peter Feldmann's List Stands for Election Despite Investigations

Peter Feldmann's election list remains on the ballot for the March 15 municipal election, despite ongoing investigations into forgery of supporter signatures.

Feb 13 • 14:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Secret of the Shroud of Turin Solved. Scientists Dispelling Doubts

New research claims to have resolved long-standing questions regarding the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.

Feb 12 • 18:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Nafpaktos: Falsified documents for vehicle transfers – Over 100 cases

A woman was arrested in Nafpaktos for falsifying documents related to vehicle transfers, involving over 100 cases.

Feb 12 • 13:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

The neighbor's appeal reduces the imposed sentence

The Kurzemes District Court has reduced the punishment for former MP Artuss Kaimiņš regarding the forgery of accounting documents.

Feb 12 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Deputy Head of the Polish President's Chancellery Threatened with 5 Years in Prison for Possible Document Forgery

A deputy head of the Polish President's Chancellery faces charges of document forgery related to events before the 2014 local elections, which he claims are part of a political vendetta.

Feb 12 • 04:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Incompatible inspection seals and Portuguese errors reveal fraud in fish shipment in MS

More than 1.3 tons of fish with signs of forgery and health irregularities were seized during a routine inspection in Brazil.

Feb 11 • 20:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Vehicle Thefts in Attica: How the Criminal Ring That Was Dismantled Operated – 8 Arrests

Greek police have apprehended eight members of a criminal organization involved in vehicle thefts and forgery in Attica.

Feb 11 • 15:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Adam Andruszkiewicz has been charged with forging signatures

Adam Andruszkiewicz has been accused of overseeing the forgery of signatures in support of candidates submitted by the National Movement for the 2014 local elections in Poland.

Feb 11 • 15:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Tasmanian man Kane Dallow jailed for 28 offences including fraud

Kane Dallow, a Tasmanian man, has been sentenced to two years in prison for 28 criminal offenses including fraud and forgery.

Feb 11 • 07:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against the prosecutor for professional forgery

The Prosecutor's Office in Northern Estonia has charged prosecutor Eve Soostar with professional forgery and the use of forged documents.

Feb 11 • 05:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The convicted Skreivers resigns from office

Uldis Skreivers, the head of the Jēkabpils municipality, has resigned following a court ruling against him for document forgery.

Feb 11 • 05:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor Charged with Professional Forgery

A prosecutor in Northern Estonia, Eve Soostari, has been charged with professional forgery and use of forged documents.

Feb 11 • 05:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

AI as an Art Historian: "Those Van Eycks Are Fakes"

A Swiss company claims that two paintings attributed to Jan van Eyck are forgeries, as determined by their AI analysis.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New twist in the battle over the origin of the Turin Shroud

Experts dispute a recent study arguing that the Turin Shroud is a medieval forgery, asserting its authenticity as a relic from Jesus' time.

Feb 10 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The former Spanish military who spied on Assange for the CIA will be tried for legal fraud and document falsification

The former Spanish military, David Morales, is to be tried for fraud and document forgery related to his spying activities on Julian Assange for the CIA.

Feb 10 • 15:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Imperfect Leakage of Artifacts at Nanjing Museum: Former Director Involved, Items Auctioned for 2 Billion Yen

Artifacts have been illegally leaked and sold from the Nanjing Museum in China, with investigations implicating the former director and others.

Feb 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Smuggling ring of cigarettes: Criminal charges against 25 detainees for forming a criminal organization, forgery, and smuggling

Twenty-five individuals have been charged with forming a criminal organization related to the smuggling of illegal cigarettes in Greece.

Feb 7 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The NŽT started 53 investigations last year into the work of surveyors and geodesists: 3 were handed over to law enforcement

In 2022, the NŽT initiated 53 investigations into surveyors and geodesists, with three cases involving document forgery being referred to law enforcement.

Feb 7 • 12:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A man in Šiauliai attempted to register a car with allegedly forged numbers

A man was reported to have attempted to register a vehicle in Šiauliai with suspected forged identification numbers.

Feb 7 • 06:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

D. Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė reported J. Pankauskas to VTEK

D. Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė has called for the resignation of government vice-chancellor J. Pankauskas amid allegations of asset embezzlement, document forgery, and abuse of power.

Feb 6 • 11:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Member of Parliament A. Bagdonas convicted in 'checks' case

A. Bagdonas was fined 5,000 euros for abuse, forgery, and fraud, receiving the minimal penalty due to his clean record and good character.

Feb 6 • 08:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Andrius Bagdonas found guilty by the court

The court found A. Bagdonas guilty and imposed a fine of 5,000 euros for abuse, document forgery, and fraud.

Feb 6 • 08:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The court will announce a verdict in the 'vouchers' case against MP A. Bagdonas after accusations

Prosecutors are seeking to find MP A. Bagdonas guilty of abuse of power, document forgery, and fraud, along with a fine of 7,500 euros and a one-year ban on public office.

Feb 6 • 04:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The court will announce the verdict in the case of MP Andrius Bagdonas' "checks"

MP Andrius Bagdonas is accused of abuse, document forgery, and fraud related to falsifying expense reports while serving on the Neringa Council.

Feb 6 • 03:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

ELTA Briefly: The Deputy Chancellor of the Government – Suspicions in the "Check" Case, Pre-trial Investigation Completed on Human Trafficking and Drugs

The Deputy Chancellor of the Government, Justas Pankauskas, faces suspicions of asset misappropriation and document forgery in the "check" case, while a major pre-trial investigation into slavery and drug trafficking has concluded.

Feb 5 • 16:55 UTC

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