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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Nine hours of questioning of fraudster Ashok Kharat, his demeanor changed when he came out

Ashok Kharat, a self-proclaimed astrologer and godman, was arrested in Nashik after allegations surfaced of drugging and sexually abusing multiple women, leading to a prolonged police interrogation.

Mar 23 • 01:56 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Elon Musk misled shareholders in effort to drive down Twitter stock price, jury finds

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading shareholders about Twitter's stock price before his acquisition of the company, although he was absolved of some fraud allegations.

Mar 21 • 10:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter takeover, US jury finds

A US jury has determined that Elon Musk misled investors during his takeover of Twitter, leading to significant financial repercussions, although he was cleared of some fraud allegations.

Mar 20 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The Story in My Words: The Terrifying Truth of the Fraud Baba Hidden in a 1.3 Billion Farmhouse

Aaj Tak investigates the dark activities of Ashok Kharat in Nashik, revealing a multi-million dollar farmhouse linked to allegations of sexual exploitation.

Mar 20 • 17:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

FCA investigates collapsed lender MFS amid £1.3bn 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 • 16:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: DCI Refutes Claims Government Officials Were Involved in Harambee House Fraud

The DCI of Kenya has denied allegations that government officials were involved in a fraud case at Harambee House, clarifying that those arrested are external fraudsters.

Mar 20 • 12:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Interrogation of Anil Ambani Again in RCOM Case

Anil Ambani has been questioned again by the CBI in relation to the RCOM fraud case involving a ₹2,929 crore scam with allegations of fund misappropriation.

Mar 20 • 07:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

LIBRA Case: Novelli Charged Hayden Davis to Connect Him with Milei

The LIBRA case involves allegations against associates of Argentine President Javier Milei, revealing potential fraudulent activities tied to the cryptocurrency $Libra.

Mar 19 • 21:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Team USA star Kaillie Humphries rips Newsom for response to alleged California fraud, raises Olympic concerns

Kaillie Humphries criticizes California Governor Gavin Newsom's response to allegations of fraud in the state, expressing concerns about implications for the upcoming 2028 Olympics.

Mar 19 • 10:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Arrested for fraud in IT procurement after being dismissed for election scandal

Jorens Liopa, former director of the State Digital Development Agency of Latvia, has been arrested in connection with fraud allegations regarding IT procurement procedures related to municipal elections.

Mar 18 • 18:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice revokes the mandates of three councilors from Lago da Pedra suspected of benefiting from fraud in the gender quota

Electoral Justice in Brazil has revoked the mandates of three councilors in Lago da Pedra due to allegations of benefiting from gender quota fraud during the elections.

Mar 17 • 17:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Another stain on the honor of Poland 2050? "Political manhunt and media attack"

Poland 2050 political party faces allegations of election fraud as investigations reveal charges against three individuals connected to the campaign.

Mar 17 • 14:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Epstein and Deutsche Bank: Dirty Money, Dubious Accounts: What Epstein's Tax Tricks Had to Do with Deutsche Bank

The article investigates the connections between Jeffrey Epstein's financial dealings and the Deutsche Bank, particularly focusing on allegations of tax fraud.

Mar 17 • 05:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Epstein and Deutsche Bank: Dirty Money, Dubious Accounts: What Epstein's Tax Tricks Have to Do with Deutsche Bank

The article investigates links between Jeffrey Epstein's financial misdeeds and Deutsche Bank, describing allegations of tax fraud and ethical violations connected to Epstein's estate.

Mar 17 • 05:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headlines: Towards a Fifth Term for Denis Sassou Nguesso

Denis Sassou Nguesso, the 82-year-old incumbent president of Congo, is expected to secure a fifth term amidst allegations of electoral fraud and a backdrop of economic challenges.

Mar 16 • 09:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

AFP: Neste received deliveries from Indonesian companies involved in fraud allegations

Finnish fuel giant Neste has received several shipments from Indonesian companies that are being investigated for widespread fraud related to palm oil, according to an AFP and SourceMaterial investigation.

Mar 16 • 07:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Popular pastor Agbala Gabriel battles fraud, sex allegations

Pastor Kayode Amusan, known as Agbala Gabriel, faces serious allegations of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement of donations intended for the sick.

Mar 14 • 00:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Olympic legend Michael Johnson issues BBC future statement amid £376k fraud allegation

Michael Johnson, Olympic legend, will not be part of the BBC's athletics coverage this year amid fraud allegations related to his failed Grand Slam Track project.

Mar 13 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Contracts of R$ 37 million in the City Hall of Divinópolis were investigated following allegations of favoritism towards companies

The City Hall of Divinópolis is under investigation for possible fraud in contracts valued at over R$ 37 million due to allegations of favoritism towards certain service providers.

Mar 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Admission Irregularities’ at Dongmyeong University… 8 People Including Professors Sent to Prosecutors for Alleged Manipulation of Freshman Enrollment Rate

Eight individuals, including professors and staff from Dongmyeong University, have been sent to prosecutors over allegations of inflating freshman enrollment rates during the admissions process.

Mar 13 • 02:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Cinecittà, turmoil over Cacciamani: 'Giuli should clarify in Parliament'

Manuela Cacciamani has publicly addressed allegations of involvement in a fraud investigation related to the Italian tax credit for cinema after being named in a news article as an individual under investigation.

Mar 11 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli drawn as rapporteur of the request for Congress to install a CPI on Banco Master and BRB

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has been assigned as the rapporteur for a congressional request to investigate financial fraud allegations involving Banco Master and BRB.

Mar 11 • 18:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Finance Police at Cinecittà. Documents for 'M. The Son of the Century' and the film 'Queer' have been acquired

The Italian Finance Police have conducted an investigation at Cinecittà, acquiring documents related to the films 'Queer' and 'M. Il figlio del secolo' amid allegations of tax fraud.

Mar 10 • 14:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police search Lee Hye-hoon's home… allegations of fraudulent apartment application and more

Police have launched a formal investigation into former lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon for alleged fraudulent apartment applications and other misconduct after searching her home and several locations.

Mar 9 • 03:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Colombia: Voting to Renew Congress and Define Presidential Candidates

Colombians voted to renew Congress and choose presidential candidates amidst concerns of political violence and allegations of potential fraud.

Mar 8 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government will reform the MIR after the exam with the most 'errors': record number of annulled questions, resignations, fraud suspicions, and delays in procedures

The Spanish government plans to reform the MIR exam due to numerous issues, including a record number of annulled questions and allegations of fraud.

Mar 7 • 21:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

They again rejected Toviggino's request to be questioned via Zoom and must appear in court

The Argentina Football Association's treasurer, Pablo Toviggino, is required to personally appear in court for questioning regarding serious tax and pension contribution allegations, as his defense's request for a video conference was denied.

Mar 5 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Valdemar da Costa Neto defends CPI of Banco Master in the Senate

Valdemar da Costa Neto urges the establishment of a Congressional Inquiry Commission to investigate Banco Master amid allegations of financial fraud.

Mar 5 • 17:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps probe disability commission over ₦97m PoS contract fraud

The Nigerian House of Representatives is investigating the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities over allegations of financial irregularities in a ₦97 million procurement contract.

Mar 5 • 17:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tom Emmer calls for Tim Walz, Keith Ellison to 'serve jail time' if fraud coverup allegations are true

Tom Emmer, a prominent Minnesota congressman, demands further investigation into allegations that state leaders ignored welfare fraud evidence, calling for potential jail time for those found guilty.

Mar 5 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

One of Finland's largest car dealership chains under serious criminal suspicion

A major car dealership chain in Finland is under investigation for serious tax fraud allegations.

Mar 5 • 08:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The court continues the interrogation of Valdemar Rupšys in the case of dental implants

The interrogation of General Valdemar Rupšys continues regarding allegations of abuse related to military-funded dental implants.

Mar 5 • 03:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Members of the CPI investigating alleged frauds in Health contracts in MT disclosed

A parliamentary inquiry committee has been formed in Mato Grosso, Brazil, to investigate allegations of fraud in health contracts from 2019 to 2023, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 4 • 21:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Defense of Aquiles Alvarez requests alternate prosecutor in the Goleada case

The defense of Aquiles Alvarez has requested an alternate prosecutor in the Goleada case, which involves serious allegations of organized crime and tax fraud.

Mar 4 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defense of Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, denies accusations and says he never tried to obstruct the work of Justice

The defense of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, denies allegations of obstructing justice amid investigations into a billion-dollar financial fraud scheme.

Mar 4 • 13:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

More than a thousand allegations of abuse - these are the most common targets of Kela benefits

In Finland, allegations of misuse of Kela benefits were most commonly associated with basic social assistance, general housing assistance, and unemployment benefits last year.

Mar 4 • 10:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Comer to say Tim Walz 'enabled fraud,' failed whistleblowers in bombshell Minnesota hearing

House Oversight Committee Republicans will confront Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations of welfare fraud and mishandling of whistleblower reports.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Fraud with EU Funds: EU Investigators Warn of Europe's 'Criminal Industry'

EU investigators are sounding the alarm over a rising trend of fraud involving EU funds, highlighting recent searches of Commission offices amid allegations of misconduct during property sales.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Seven People Arrested for Match-Fixing

Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with match-fixing allegations in Norwegian football as the police launch an investigation into serious corruption and fraud related to gambling on football matches.

Feb 27 • 14:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major mortgage lender collapses into administration - what it means for UK households

UK mortgage provider Market Financial Solutions has entered administration due to fraud allegations, impacting various lenders including Barclays.

Feb 27 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government supporters ask Alcolumbre to annul the vote of the CPMI of the INSS; find out what may happen

Government supporters in Brazil have requested that the President of the National Congress invalidate the vote of a mixed commission investigating the INSS, following a controversial session marked by chaos and allegations of voting fraud.

Feb 27 • 13:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Han-gil's heated debate on election fraud: 'The system has been established in secrecy for 25 years'

In a live-streamed debate, Lee Jun-seok and far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil clashed over unfounded allegations of election fraud in South Korea.

Feb 27 • 13:19 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)
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
🇱🇻 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
🇱🇹 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
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office seeks to revoke Tõnis Mölder's diplomatic immunity

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office has requested the revocation of diplomatic immunity for politician Tõnis Mölder due to allegations of bribery and fraud.

Feb 26 • 11:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

In a fraud of 700 million, athletes and Klempíř were deceived. Police proposed an indictment in the RP Invest case

A fraud case involving 700 million has led to allegations against various athletes and Klempíř, with the police proposing an indictment in the RP Invest scandal.

Feb 26 • 10:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The US government suspends part of the insurance funding for Minnesota due to fraud

The US government has suspended a portion of insurance funding for Minnesota amid allegations of fraud.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC

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