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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Jewelry store operator arrested for absconding with gold and cash worth 2.8 billion won

A jewelry store operator has been arrested for allegedly fleeing with 2.8 billion won in gold and cash entrusted by customers.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Scammers run rampant: over 320 thousand euros extorted from residents and a company

In Lithuania, various scams led to the loss of over 320,000 euros from residents and a company within just two days.

Feb 27 • 06:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: SASSA Fires Five Officials Over Corruption - South African News Briefs - February 27, 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed five officials involved in corruption following previous arrests for fraud charges.

Feb 27 • 05:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil, who announced his police attendance, says, 'I will attend the debate with Lee Jun-seok even if I have to wear handcuffs.'

Conservative YouTuber Jeon Han-gil, accused of defamation by Lee Jun-seok, has stated he will attend a debate on election fraud despite his police summons.

Feb 27 • 05:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Economic Newsfilter: Fico Pretends He Just Now Believed Penta

The article discusses various current events in Slovakia, including sports leadership elections, financial gains from reduced fraud, and significant diplomatic communications regarding oil supplies.

Feb 27 • 05:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sandra Echeverría reveals that she was a victim of alleged fraud: 'They promised to pay more than any bank'

Actress and singer Sandra Echeverría has publicly reported being a victim of alleged investment fraud involving a firm that promised higher returns than banks but has ceased payments.

Feb 27 • 04:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Job in Russia, 200 youth and Delhi Airport... The story of a fraud of 15 million

A group of about 200 youths from Gonda, India, were conned by a fraudulent immigration consulting company that promised jobs in Russia but failed to deliver.

Feb 27 • 03:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

LAPD officer hit with felony charges after allegedly skydiving while collecting full disability benefits

A Los Angeles police officer faces felony charges for allegedly committing insurance fraud by participating in skydiving while collecting full disability benefits for an exaggerated injury.

Feb 27 • 01:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice determines seizure of BRB shares held by those involved in the Master case

The Brazilian Justice has ordered the blocking of shares of the BRB bank held by individuals implicated in the Master case involving fraudulent transactions.

Feb 27 • 00:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Six Ondo ‘fake pastors’ arrested over ‘miracles’

Six men posing as pastors were arrested in Ondo State for allegedly defrauding residents through staged miracles.

Feb 27 • 00:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Sydney solicitor allegedly stole $15m from clients for gambling

A Sydney solicitor has been charged with stealing nearly $15 million from clients to fund his gambling activities.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court blocks R$ 376.4 million in shares owned by Vorcaro and two other individuals investigated in BRB case

The Brasília Court has blocked R$ 376.4 million in shares belonging to Daniel Vorcaro and two others, linked to an investigation into fraud involving Banco de Brasília.

Feb 26 • 23:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR2 of Thursday, February 26

The G1 report highlights various significant events in Brazil from a recent Thursday, including investigations surrounding Lulinha and the ongoing CPI regarding INSS fraud.

Feb 26 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas on Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers multiple news reports, including investigations into Lulinha regarding INSS fraud, a physical altercation during a CPI session, and various local events in Juiz de Fora.

Feb 26 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL2 of Thursday, February 26, 2026

A range of issues are covered in the news report, including investigations into Lulinha, actions by the CPI related to the INSS, local disasters in Juiz de Fora, and a significant impact of a work schedule change on business costs.

Feb 26 • 22:39 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police discover sale of fake medical certificates after arresting suspect of attempted robbery in MS

Brazilian police uncovered a scheme selling fake medical certificates following the arrest of a suspect involved in an attempted robbery in Campo Grande.

Feb 26 • 22:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman loses R$ 10,000 in bank manager scam in inland SP

A businessman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was scammed out of R$ 10,000 by a fraudster impersonating a bank manager.

Feb 26 • 22:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Suspected of Cult Influence, a Guru Woman Incarcerated in Strasbourg

A woman, identified as Aurélia Aymé, has been arrested and charged in Strasbourg for creating a cult-like psychological influence over individuals and profiting from their financial ruin.

Feb 26 • 21:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links

Peter Mandelson is under investigation by the EU's anti-fraud agency following allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as EU trade commissioner.

Feb 26 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alcolumbre tells Lula's allies that he will analyze the request to annul the secrecy break of Lulinha

The President of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, indicated that he will review a request to annul the secrecy break involving Lulinha, the son of President Lula, after allegations of fraud in the voting process made by government allies.

Feb 26 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Giraffe Case: Justice condemns leaders of BioPark for fraud and mistreatment; 4 died in RJ

Federal Justice in Brazil has condemned leaders of BioPark for fraudulent importing and mistreatment of giraffes, resulting in four deaths.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal 1st Edition this Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers various topics discussed in the latest edition of the Acre Journal, including investigations into fraud at the INSS and political controversies.

Feb 26 • 20:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: The judge Siliņeviča, who is being prosecuted for fraud and is suspended, continues to work in the justice sector

Judge Siliņeviča, currently under investigation for fraud, continues to serve in a different capacity within the justice system despite her suspension.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the allegations against Lulinha in the investigation into fraud at the INSS

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha and son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, faces allegations in a Federal Police investigation into fraud in the INSS system.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Peter Mandelson investigated for EU fraud

Peter Mandelson's tenure as EU Commissioner is under investigation by the EU's anti-fraud unit, OLAF, due to concerns related to possible misconduct.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio Arrested After Using Fake Documents for Banking Transaction in PI; Pen Drive with 50,000 Names Seized

Three individuals were arrested in Brazil for attempting to conduct banking transactions using fake documents, with a pen drive containing personal data of 50,000 people discovered during the operation.

Feb 26 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Asbestos in sand-based toys: the Fraud Repression calls to suspend the commercialization of all the affected products

French authorities have called for the suspension of all sand-based toys due to the discovery of asbestos contaminating some of these products.

Feb 26 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

USP medical student accused of diverting R$ 1 million sentenced to 3 years in prison for R$ 192 thousand lottery fraud

Alicia Dudy Muller Veiga, a medicine graduate from USP, has been sentenced to three years in semi-open prison for defrauding a lottery and diverting substantial funds from her graduation party.

Feb 26 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kitt fled the studio after accusations against Lusti. A scam is spreading in the name of Katrin Lusti and other public figures.

Estonian TV host Katrin Lust warns the public about a fraudulent scheme using her name and likeness to promote a fake investment opportunity.

Feb 26 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Vocento will restate its 2024 accounts after detecting "fraudulent actions" in the group

Vocento announced it will restate its 2024 financial statements due to detected fraudulent activities amounting to 5.88 million euros in inventories.

Feb 26 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vocento discovers nearly six million euros in fraud in its purchasing, printing, and distribution area

Vocento has uncovered a significant fraud amounting to 5.8 million euros in its purchasing, printing, and distribution divisions, leading to a restatement of its 2024 accounts.

Feb 26 • 18:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Secret bank account allegedly funded US holiday amid fraud investigation

A Gold Coast couple is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching asset freezing orders amid a fraud investigation linked to disability housing funds.

Feb 26 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five indicted in scheme of fraud in rural school transportation in Uberaba

Five individuals have been indicted by the Public Ministry for irregularities in the public bidding process for rural school transportation in Uberaba, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest six fake pastors over fraudulent miracles in Ondo

The Ondo State Police have apprehended six individuals posing as pastors for allegedly deceiving residents with fraudulent miracles in Idanre.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Millionaire concealed his huge income, says prosecutor

A millionaire in Satakunta faces legal trouble once again, this time for allegedly lying about his income during a court proceeding.

Feb 26 • 18:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Restaurant Workers Could Not Believe Their Eyes: See How a Family Man Escaped Paying a Bill of Several Hundred Euros

A family dining at Pony Dining in Australia managed to avoid paying a hefty bill of over 600 dollars through a clever deception.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Vassalos: see connections of the Coelho family with the scheme of embezzlement of amendments, bidding fraud and money laundering

Operation Vassalos investigates a criminal scheme involving bribes, bid fraud, and money laundering connected to former Senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family.

Feb 26 • 16:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The judge Inese Siliņeviča, who is being prosecuted for fraud, continues her career as a judge's assistant

Inese Siliņeviča, a judge dismissed due to fraud allegations, is now working as an assistant judge despite ongoing legal proceedings against her.

Feb 26 • 16:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Social Insurance Agency warns about a new fraud scheme

The State Social Insurance Agency (VSAA) has issued a warning to residents about phone scammers requesting personal information under the pretense of delivering urgent correspondence via courier.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Ottobrunn: Fake Handymen Steal from Senior Citizen

Two fraudsters posing as telecommunication workers stole a significant amount of jewelry from an elderly woman in Ottobrunn.

Feb 26 • 16:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Designer is suspected of keeping money from samba schools and not delivering Carnival costumes in RS

A designer in Porto Alegre is under investigation for allegedly taking money from samba schools without delivering the promised Carnival costumes.

Feb 26 • 16:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Information from the Police: How to Recognize Fraudsters

The article discusses an upcoming information afternoon organized by the Fürstenfeldbruck Senior Council to educate older adults on identifying and avoiding various scams.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police carries out search warrant in Natal in operation against electronic bank fraud

The Federal Police in Brazil has launched an operation targeting electronic bank fraud, executing a search warrant in Natal that led to the seizure of various items linked to criminal activities.

Feb 26 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta rules out opening CPI on Master: 'Not even if I wanted to'

The President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, dismissed the possibility of opening a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) regarding the Banco Master fraud, citing regulatory constraints and existing investigations by other authorities.

Feb 26 • 15:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud by Luring People to Sell Instagram and YouTube Accounts

A man was arrested in Meerut for defrauding people by falsely claiming to sell Instagram and YouTube accounts.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Elisa tells what to do if you have already fallen victim to fraud

Elisa's cybersecurity chief, Mai Kraft, emphasizes the importance of immediate action after falling victim to fraud, stating that initial steps can significantly affect the damage incurred.

Feb 26 • 15:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Briquettes he paid for will not warm him. He sent money to a scammer

A man has been scammed after sending money for briquettes that he never received.

Feb 26 • 15:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Charges against three municipal council members in the 'Chekiukai' case

Three municipal council members in Lithuania face allegations of misuse of power and fraud regarding false expense reports.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Mafia accused of using Naples hospital for fraud and illegal transport of corpses

Italian police have arrested four people in connection with a Camorra plot involving the infiltration of a Naples hospital for fraudulent insurance claims and illegal corpse transport.

Feb 26 • 14:57 UTC

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