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🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

The 'unknown X', the widow of Fasianos, and the email that 'snitched' on Tsagarakis

The investigation into renowned gallerist Georgios Tsagarakis escalates following an email detailing alleged forgeries in artworks linked to prominent Greek artists.

Mar 22 • 19:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

How the Authorities Traced Tsangarakis: The Phone Call that 'Burned' Him - What His Lawyer Says about the Gospel

A major art forgery and antiquities smuggling operation has been uncovered in Greece, leading to the arrest of well-known gallery owner George Tsangarakis.

Mar 22 • 07:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Case of a famous gallerist: 321 fake artworks, ancient icons, a Gospel, and a weapon – What was seized by the Greek Police

The Greek Police have arrested a well-known gallerist and an employee for allegedly possessing and selling counterfeit artworks and ancient artifacts.

Mar 21 • 18:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The famous gallerist is being prosecuted for felonies

A well-known gallerist in Greece has been charged with serious crimes including antiquities smuggling and forgery following his arrest.

Mar 21 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

George Tsangarakis: Over 200,000 euros in the gallery - Mystery with the Gospel of 1745

Greek art dealer George Tsangarakis faces serious charges, including forgery and antiquities trafficking, after being arrested for attempting to sell an 18th-century Gospel that has raised authenticity concerns.

Mar 21 • 08:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Gallery Owner Arrested: What the Business Says About the Approximately 400 Fake Paintings

A gallery owner in Greece has been arrested for forgery and antiquities trafficking after authorities discovered hundreds of fake paintings being sold as authentic.

Mar 20 • 21:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Noted art dealer arrested – Over 300 counterfeit paintings found in his warehouse

A well-known art dealer was arrested by Greek police for art forgery and antiquity trafficking after over 300 counterfeit paintings were discovered in his warehouse.

Mar 20 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The plot that 'dressed' the homeless in Madrid to defraud millions with luxury cars exposes the largest identity document forgery laboratory

Spanish police have uncovered a sophisticated document forgery operation linked to a criminal organization that fraudulently acquired luxury vehicles.

Mar 19 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Where is Bebeto? Politician identified as head of bidding fraud scheme in CE has been on the run for over a year

Bebeto Queiroz, the elected mayor of Choró, has been on the run since December 2024 after being implicated in a bidding fraud scheme uncovered by federal police.

Mar 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Alarm bells ring over pets from Russia: suspicions of forgery

Lithuanian authorities are raising concerns about the reliability of pet health documents from Russia following a rabid dog found in Germany that had entered the EU via Latvia.

Mar 19 • 05:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Little Domenico, changes to the medical record: two doctors investigated for forgery

Two doctors are being investigated for falsifying medical records related to the case of Domenico Caliendo, a child who died following a heart transplant in Italy.

Mar 18 • 12:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Police Charge Former Deputy of Prague's Central Military Hospital with Forgery and Fraud

The former deputy director of Prague's Central Military Hospital has been charged with forgery and fraud regarding falsified documentation to obtain a military rank.

Mar 18 • 10:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Collaborators of the Poland 2050 MP face charges. The background: forgery and 40,000 PLN

The Opole District Prosecutor's Office has presented charges against three individuals related to alleged forgery in the 2050 Poland campaign.

Mar 17 • 13:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

ICPC arraigns visa agent over forged UK travel documents

A visa agent in Nigeria has been arraigned in court for allegedly forging financial documents to assist in obtaining a UK visa.

Mar 17 • 12:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

The Role of 'Vémola's Man' was also Significant. The Widow Fighting for a Billion-Dollar Inheritance Speaks Out

Alena Řípová, widow of businessman František Řípa, discusses her battle over a billion-dollar inheritance amid suspicions of will forgery and connections to organized crime.

Mar 17 • 10:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former Amagasaki City Councilor Accused of Embezzlement Claims Not Guilty for Some Charges

A former city councilor from Amagasaki, accused of embezzling public funds and forgery, has claimed partial innocence during his initial trial.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The harsh past of the man voted the best teacher has been revealed

A former art teacher in Salo, Finland, was exposed as a professional art forger with ties to a criminal organization.

Mar 16 • 07:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Yle: A Terrible Forgery Was Made of Ella - Google's Shocking Decision

Ella, a victim of deepfake technology, suffers from digital violence as manipulated nude images of her circulate online.

Mar 14 • 17:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Two police applicants arrested with forged NECO results in Bauchi

Two police applicants were arrested in Bauchi for possessing forged NECO examination results during a recruitment screening process.

Mar 14 • 12:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sweden Arrests Captain of Russian Vessel

Sweden arrested the Russian captain of a tanker belonging to a fleet of sanctioned vessels for document forgery and maritime code violations.

Mar 13 • 19:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Sweden suspects Russian captain of seized oil tanker of falsifying documents

Swedish authorities have arrested the Russian captain of the oil tanker Sea Owl I on suspicion of document forgery and maritime law violations after seizing the vessel in territorial waters.

Mar 13 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haitians in Viracopos: Federal Police will investigate those responsible for immigration and document forgery

The Federal Police of Brazil is launching an investigation into irregularities related to the processing of Haitian immigrants and the forgery of documents after a chartered flight was detained at Viracopos International Airport.

Mar 13 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Matt Wright to pay court costs after claiming bug warrant 'might be a forgery'

Matt Wright, a former Netflix star, has been ordered to pay court costs after unsuccessfully challenging the validity of a police warrant used to record him, which was found to be genuine.

Mar 13 • 05:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office opens investigation for alleged document forgery in the electoral process of the FEF

The Guayas Provincial Prosecutor's Office is investigating alleged document forgery related to the electoral process of the Ecuadorian Football Federation.

Mar 11 • 20:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Exclusive - UNN Sanctions Official for Issuing False Document Claiming Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Graduated From University

The University of Nigeria Nsukka has sanctioned an official for mistakenly verifying that ex-Minister Uche Nnaji graduated from the institution.

Mar 11 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Vatican Museums unveil an unpublished 'Redeemer' by El Greco hidden behind a forgery

The Vatican Museums will showcase a previously hidden painting, 'The Redeemer,' by El Greco, restored after decades under a forgery.

Mar 10 • 17:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

An Uzbek living and working in Lithuania used a forged driver's license

An Uzbek national in Lithuania was caught using a fake driver's license during a routine check by border guards.

Mar 10 • 09:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Officers shake down bus passengers, exposing a fake driver among them

Lithuanian border guards apprehended an Uzbek citizen with a suspected counterfeit driver's license while checking documents on a bus traveling from Latvia to Lithuania.

Mar 10 • 08:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The "Forgery" Crisis Threatens Algerian Player Belaili.. FIFA's Suspension Keeps Him Out of the World Cup and Esperance Announces Its Position

Algerian footballer Youssef Belaili faces a one-year suspension from FIFA due to allegations of forgery concerning financial documents.

Mar 9 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office Prepares to Transfer the Case of Alytus District Mayor J. Vitkauskienė's 'Check' Case to Court

Alytus District Mayor J. Vitkauskienė is facing charges of fraud and document forgery as the prosecutor's office prepares to take the case to court next week.

Mar 7 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Court finds four former border guards guilty of forging official documents

A court in Latvia has ruled that four former border guards are guilty of forging official documents related to their service.

Mar 6 • 10:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The TAS upheld the sanction in the Malaysia case: Machuca and two other Argentine footballers will not be able to play for another eight months

The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed sanctions against three Argentine footballers involved in a document forgery case related to their nationalization to play for Malaysia.

Mar 5 • 16:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Investigation into the Forgery of Apartment Residents' Meeting Protocol in the Telšiai District

An investigation has been launched into the alleged forgery of a residents' meeting protocol in the Telšiai district, following a police report on March 3, 2026.

Mar 5 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A Širvintai Resident Faces Trial: Accused of Kidnapping, Violence, and Document Forgery

A resident of Širvintos is being charged with kidnapping, violence, and document forgery following an incident last summer where he forcibly restrained a victim under false pretenses.

Mar 5 • 09:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The driver's license of a border resident did not appear authentic to border guards

A 28-year-old man was detained for presenting a suspected fake driver's license at a border check in Lithuania.

Mar 5 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'If it's true, it's nonsense,' says Francisco Egas about allegations of document forgery in the FEF electoral process

Francisco Egas, president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), reacted to allegations of document forgery related to the upcoming electoral process for the FEF.

Mar 4 • 17:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Complaint Filed with the Prosecutor's Office Over Alleged Document Forgery in FEF Electoral Process

A complaint has been filed with Ecuador's Prosecutor's Office regarding alleged document forgery linked to the upcoming elections of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF).

Mar 4 • 15:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Antelo denounces the 'forgery' of his signature to process his replacement as Vox spokesperson in Murcia

José Ángel Antelo has accused members of Vox of falsifying his signature to facilitate his removal as spokesperson in the Murcian Assembly.

Mar 4 • 13:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The ousted president of Vox in Murcia denounces the usurpation of his signature: 'We are talking about serious crimes'

José Ángel Antelo, the ousted president of Vox in Murcia, accuses party officials of falsifying his signature to facilitate his replacement as parliamentary spokesperson, describing the act as a serious crime.

Mar 4 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested for drug trafficking and the sale of fake medical certificates in Santo Antônio de Posse

A couple was arrested in Santo Antônio de Posse, São Paulo, for drug trafficking and the sale of fake medical certificates following a police operation.

Mar 3 • 20:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UNICAL suspends nine students over exam malpractice, result forgery

The University of Calabar has suspended nine students for two academic sessions for examination malpractice and forgery of academic results, following a decision made at a recent Senate meeting.

Mar 3 • 11:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

The trial of former SDP mayor of Zagreb has begun

The trial of former Zagreb mayor Vlasta Pavić and her associates has commenced, focusing on allegations of abuse of trust and document forgery.

Mar 2 • 14:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Thousand Pages of Forgery Against the President of Lubin. The Prosecutor's Office is on the Trail of the Authors of the 'Lisbon Operation'

The Polish prosecutor's office has declared that the transcripts supposedly involving Lubin's president and a local education official are forgeries, following an investigation into their authenticity.

Mar 2 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A thousand pages of forgeries on the president of Lublin. The prosecutor's office is on the trail of the authors of 'Operation Lisbon'

The prosecutor's office in Legnica has determined that the alleged transcripts of conversations involving Lublin president Robert Raczyński are forgeries, and has closed the investigation into claims of pedophilia against him.

Mar 2 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

What is known and what needs to be clarified about the case in which Justice blocked R$ 2.5 million against alleged fraud

The Tocantins Civil Police are investigating a scheme of forgery, fraud, and money laundering that has resulted in an estimated R$ 2.5 million loss to agribusiness entrepreneurs.

Mar 1 • 16:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The circulated photo of Khamenei's corpse is fabricated.. Here are the evidence of forgery

A photo alleged to show the corpse of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after an Israeli attack is identified as AI-generated by Al Jazeera's open sources team.

Mar 1 • 07:33 UTC
🇧🇷 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

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