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🇩🇪 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump Administration Freezes Health Payments to Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced a freeze on Medicaid payments to Minnesota amidst allegations of fraud in childcare programs run by residents of Somali descent in Minneapolis.

Feb 26 • 06:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

EFCC arraigns three senior NRC officials over alleged N2.04bn fraud

Three senior officials from the Nigerian Railway Corporation face serious charges from the EFCC regarding allegations of fraud amounting to N2.04 billion.

Feb 26 • 04:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB tried to overturn recommendation against the acquisition of Master made to the Central Bank

The former president of BRB sought to appeal a recommendation to the Central Bank that aimed to prevent the bank's acquisition of Master due to allegations of fraud and manipulation.

Feb 25 • 21:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Appeal hearing for Aquiles Alvarez's imprisonment will be on March 2

An appeal hearing for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, regarding his preventive detention will take place on March 2, 2026, amid allegations of organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.

Feb 24 • 20:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Paris: Louvre Director Resigns

The Louvre's director, Laurence des Cars, has resigned amid a series of issues affecting the museum, including a recent burglary and fraud allegations regarding ticket sales.

Feb 24 • 17:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Company sued by Ford government says it faces bankruptcy, tries to speed up case

Keel Digital Solutions, embroiled in a $29.5 million lawsuit from the Ontario government over alleged fraud, is attempting to expedite the case by moving it to commercial court, despite the government’s resistance.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

IDFC Bank 590 Crore Fraud: Hundreds of Crores Missing from State Government Account? Returned within 24 Hours? Major Bank Corruption Allegations Emerge in the Country

A major fraud involving IDFC Bank has been uncovered, with allegations of missing funds amounting to 590 crores and suspicious transactions tied to various accounts, including those belonging to the Haryana government.

Feb 24 • 10:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fake Signatures: How Election Fraud Can Occur in Local Elections

The Frankfurt public prosecutor is investigating allegations of election fraud related to the 'Frankfurt - Social' list led by former Mayor Peter Feldmann, amid ongoing concerns about potential electoral manipulation.

Feb 24 • 09:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Sports

Olympics and Fraud: How Many Medals from Milan Will Ultimately Be Returned?

The article discusses the potential return of medals from the Milan Olympics due to fraud allegations.

Feb 23 • 09:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is the former mayor of North Miami that the DOJ is seeking to revoke citizenship from

The DOJ has filed a civil lawsuit against former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime to revoke his citizenship, citing allegations of illegal entry and fraudulent marriage.

Feb 20 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After allegations of real estate fraud, Doni blames rising interest rates in the U.S. and assures that he will honor contracts with investors

Doni, the former Brazilian goalkeeper, faced allegations of real estate fraud but affirmed his commitment to honoring contracts with investors, attributing his company's financial troubles to rising U.S. interest rates.

Feb 20 • 17:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allegations of 'Investment Confidential' Delivered to Epstein... Former Prince Andrew is Investigated and Released

Former Prince Andrew was arrested and investigated for allegedly delivering investment secrets to Jeffrey Epstein before being released, raising significant concern within the British royal family and society.

Feb 20 • 05:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

Various news highlights from Munich include a location change for the CSD street festival, student demands for rent reductions due to unresolved issues in housing, turmoil at a major SOS charity amidst abuse allegations, and a significant rise in cyber trading fraud.

Feb 19 • 16:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Transitional government sworn in before elections in Bulgaria

A transitional government led by Prime Minister Andrejus Gyurovas was sworn in ahead of upcoming elections in Bulgaria, aiming to ensure fair electoral practices following previous allegations of fraud.

Feb 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Socialists will take a municipal land exchange in Valencia for 39 already promised protected homes to the Prosecutor's Office

The Socialist Party in Valencia plans to report a municipal land exchange to the Prosecutor's Office amid allegations of potential fraud.

Feb 19 • 12:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Puchovičius's reaction to K. Žukauskas's published information: "Such a person can only be called a fraud"

R. Puchovičius, a leader in the 'Nemuno aušra' party, strongly rebukes K. Žukauskas’s allegations regarding potential illegal campaign financing, deeming the accusations as baseless and the accuser as a fraud.

Feb 19 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'My role is only so much...' Anil Ambani told SC - I will not leave the country without permission

Anil Ambani assured the Supreme Court that he would cooperate fully with the Enforcement Directorate's investigation and would not leave the country without permission amid allegations of bank fraud and money laundering related to companies he is associated with.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela releases American oil adviser Evanan Romero

Venezuelan-American oil adviser Evanan Romero has been released after four days of detention in Venezuela, where he faced allegations of fraud and conspiracy.

Feb 18 • 14:49 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Half a million and a wooden house in Čičmany from the hacienda call. Its foundations were billed twice

Cabin House in Čičmany received significant EU funding but is entangled in allegations of financial misconduct and subsidy fraud.

Feb 18 • 06:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Blind Belief in Charismatic Founder: Prudential's Fraud with 'Close Relationships' with Customers

Prudential Life Insurance in Japan faces significant fraud allegations linked to its operations under the influence of its charismatic founder, Kiyofumi Sakaguchi.

Feb 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who has devoured thousands of crores in the name of PM crop insurance in Rajasthan? See the reveal

A significant controversy has erupted in Rajasthan over the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme, with allegations of fraudulent claims exceeding thousand crores by bank and insurance officials.

Feb 16 • 17:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Singer Angèle denies committing tax fraud in France

Singer Angèle has denied allegations of tax fraud, stating that she pays her taxes in Belgium, her home country, amid a French tax authorities' investigation.

Feb 16 • 16:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"He was sparking, but paid no one": from Blois to Morocco, Jack Lang accused of being a "Sun King who didn't spend a euro"

French politician Jack Lang faces allegations of lavish spending without accountability during his tenure at the Institut du Monde Arabe, now under investigation for money laundering related to tax fraud.

Feb 14 • 11:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Josh Hawley stands by accusations after fiery Senate hearing clash with Minnesota AG Ellison

Sen. Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of failing to address allegations of fraud related to a scandal involving misappropriation of federal funds meant for child nutrition programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 13 • 20:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The Louvre in Trouble Again: Huge Ticket Fraud

The Louvre Museum is facing serious allegations of ticket fraud that has reportedly been ongoing for nearly a decade.

Feb 13 • 08:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Sick Citizen Loses Sick Leave Benefits After Helping Former Employer

Michael Larsen, who suffered from severe health issues, lost his sick leave benefits after helping to work at a nightclub, leading to allegations of social fraud.

Feb 13 • 07:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hungary: "Even for a cleaning job, political loyalty matters"

The article details allegations of political coercion in Hungary, where witnesses were summoned by police in an election fraud investigation and faced pressure to demonstrate political loyalty.

Feb 12 • 11:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Socialite Henry Ikeji denies $2.5 million romance scam allegations

Nigerian socialite Henry Ikeji has rejected accusations of defrauding a Romanian woman in a $2.5 million online romance scam, claiming the allegations are part of a plan to damage his reputation.

Feb 12 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Managers of the Land Terminal and Airport Authority of Guayaquil Receive Preventive Detention in Goleada Case

Two managers from Guayaquil’s transportation authorities have been placed in preventive detention amid allegations of organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.

Feb 11 • 21:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Marine Le Pen appeal trial ends with presidential race at stake

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial regarding allegations of embezzlement of European parliament funds has concluded, with significant implications for her eligibility in the 2027 presidential election.

Feb 11 • 16:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Search warrant based on long-disproven allegations of fraud

The FBI recently executed a search warrant in Fulton County, Georgia, based on long-debunked claims of election fraud from the 2020 election.

Feb 11 • 16:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Claims Lier-Hansen Dictated the Content of Invoices to Norwegian Industry

A co-defendant claims payments to Stein Lier-Hansen were for consulting services rather than financial fraud or money laundering, amidst allegations of fictitious hunting invoices linked to Lier-Hansen.

Feb 11 • 15:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The property of Kaunas 'Žalgiris' coach arrested: 21 court cases initiated

The company of Kaunas 'Žalgiris' coach N. Navickas faces 21 court cases related to allegations of defrauding customers.

Feb 11 • 10:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Letter of Confirmation States 'Let's Choose a Specific Person'... Allegations of Hiring Fraud at Incheon University

There are allegations of preferential treatment in the hiring process of a professor at Incheon National University, where the top candidate was given the lowest score during the interview, while a lower-ranked candidate was favored.

Feb 11 • 06:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gurugram's 'Fraud', Alarm for Property Investors, How to Avoid the Builder's Trap

A major real estate fraud in Gurugram has created a stir among the city and investors following the arrest of Dhruv Datt Sharma, CEO of 32nd Avenue, with allegations of a ₹500 crore scam.

Feb 11 • 05:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Spartans: The prosecutor proposed the acquittal of all 13 accused

The prosecutor has recommended the acquittal of all 13 defendants in the 'Spartans' case regarding electoral fraud allegations involving former lawmaker Ilias Kasidiaris.

Feb 10 • 12:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrested for Suspected Sales Agreement of Supplements through 'Hypnosis Business'

Three individuals have been arrested in Osaka on allegations of engaging in 'hypnosis business' to sell health supplements unlawfully.

Feb 10 • 06:00 UTC

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