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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice blocks R$ 2.5 million in new phase of operation against alleged fraud in the agribusiness industry

A Brazilian court has ordered the freezing of R$ 2.5 million linked to a fraud investigation in the agribusiness sector.

Feb 27 • 23:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former Forensic Science Staff Indicted for DNA Testing Fraud, Considering "Maliciousness"

A former forensic staff member in Saga has been indicted for committing DNA testing fraud, with the prosecution highlighting the malicious nature of the offenses.

Feb 27 • 22:00 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

More details emerge regarding raids on ‘Varlė’ and ‘Topo group’: value of suspicious transactions exceeds 60 million euros

An investigation into suspected VAT fraud in international trade reveals potential losses in Lithuania of around 7 million euros, with suspicious transactions exceeding 60 million euros.

Feb 27 • 07:34 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
🇧🇷 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
🇬🇧 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
🇱🇻 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
🇦🇺 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)
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
🇱🇹 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Pharmacy Suspected of Defrauding Ten Regions of Millions – for Fake Sweat Treatments

A pharmacy in Stockholm is under investigation for allegedly defrauding multiple regions of millions of dollars through fraudulent sweat treatment claims involving Botox.

Feb 26 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Target in BA of operation against Fernando Bezerra Coelho is a relative of the former senator and received nearly R$ 190 million in alleged scheme

A relative of former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho is under investigation for receiving nearly R$ 190 million in suspected corruption and fraud linked to infrastructure projects in Pernambuco.

Feb 26 • 00:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A 'gigantic hoax': the incredible story of the university professor who invented a 'false Nobel' to claim it for himself

A university professor in France is accused of fabricating a prestigious academic award and falsely obtaining recognition for it.

Feb 25 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Caixa manager suspected of embezzling R$ 1 million from customers swindled 108-year-old elderly woman, says Federal Police

A 108-year-old woman is among the victims of a former Caixa Econômica Federal manager accused of embezzling R$ 1 million from clients in Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Bezerra Coelho: learn who the former senator is, target of an operation against diversion of parliamentary amendments

Former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho is under investigation by the Federal Police in Brazil for alleged fraud and diversion of parliamentary amendments.

Feb 25 • 17:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big revelation in SIR investigation, 'Rani Begum' turns out to be Bangladeshi, passport-visa seized

A shocking case has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district involving a woman posing as 'Rani Begum,' who has been identified as originally from Bangladesh during a voter verification process.

Feb 25 • 15:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate a woman in her 70s who embezzled billions in community fund money... Total loss estimated at 6 billion KRW

A woman in her 70s is under police investigation for allegedly embezzling billions from a community fund scheme targeting her neighbors in South Korea.

Feb 25 • 13:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

ED's Major Action against Anil Ambani, ₹3,716 Crore House Attached

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action against Anil Ambani, attaching a luxurious 17-story residence in Mumbai worth ₹3,716 crore as part of a money laundering investigation.

Feb 25 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Two people arrested in waste packaging fraud and money laundering probe

Two individuals have been arrested in Cornwall as part of an investigation into waste packaging fraud and money laundering.

Feb 25 • 11:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Emotions ran high during Trump's speech: "Murderer!"

During Trump's Congressional speech, Minnesota Congress member Ilhan Omar called him a 'murderer' in response to his comments on illegal immigration and a fraud investigation targeting the Somali community.

Feb 25 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Capital's Criminalists Unmask Another 'SIM Box' Farm - About 75,000 SIM Cards

Police in Vilnius have uncovered a SIM Box operation involving around 75,000 illegally acquired SIM cards.

Feb 25 • 09:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

IDFC First Bank Scam... Mastermind of 590 Crore Fraud Arrested

In Haryana, the mastermind behind a scam involving IDFC First Bank and totaling 590 crore rupees has been arrested, causing political and investigative turmoil.

Feb 25 • 03:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government presents new project to try to rescue BRB, investigated in the Master case

The Federal District government has introduced a new project aimed at rescuing the Bank of Brasília, which is under investigation related to significant financial fraud.

Feb 25 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master bank disappears with money aided by 'bogus R$ 500 million' and 'orgy'

The investigation reveals that the Master bank, which was essentially a sham, borrowed vast amounts it had no intention of repaying, resulting in a scandal involving inflated asset declarations and potential government complicity.

Feb 24 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro will be heard in Senate committee next Tuesday and in person, says Renan Calheiros

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, will testify in person before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee next Tuesday as part of a significant investigation into financial fraud.

Feb 24 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation targets loan sharking scheme and fraud in consortium in Manaus

Brazilian police conducted a raid on a luxury condominium in Manaus as part of an investigation into loan sharking and consortium fraud that allegedly diverted around R$ 70 million.

Feb 24 • 12:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"You Are Under Investigation": The New Phone Scam – How It Works

A new phone scam using automated messages claiming to be from Interpol is causing panic among recipients in Greece.

Feb 24 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former manager targeted by Federal Police over suspicion of moving customer accounts and causing a loss of R$ 1 million

A former manager of Caixa Econômica Federal is under investigation by Brazil's Federal Police for allegedly diverting R$ 1 million through unauthorized transactions.

Feb 24 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Brown packages filled with money' being offered to clinicians and advocates in alleged DVA fraud

A medicinal cannabis company is under investigation for allegedly offering financial kickbacks to military advocates in exchange for veteran referrals to its services.

Feb 24 • 06:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

FIR against IDFC First Bank in Haryana, Vigilance starts investigation

The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered an FIR against IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh for a fraud of ₹590 crores.

Feb 24 • 04:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

30-year-old man flaunts counterfeit bills worth 6 billion won while meeting women

A 30-year-old man was arrested for showing off counterfeit bills totaling 6 billion won after his ex-girlfriend attempted to cash them.

Feb 24 • 02:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government wants to use public properties as loan guarantees to save BRB, investigated in Master case

The government of the Federal District seeks to use public properties as collateral for loans to rescue the Brasília Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Serious" "Unthinkable" Public Safety Commission Points Out; Information Disclosure Request on DNA Type Identification Fraud

Concerns have been raised regarding a DNA testing fraud in Saga Prefecture, prompting calls for an independent investigation, which the local police have resisted.

Feb 23 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation reveals new victims of accountant suspected of fraud in Tocantins, police say

The police have identified new victims of Dalila dos Santos Silva, an accountant suspected of defrauding small business owners in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate Commission will decide on Tuesday regarding Vorcaro's testimony, says Renan

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil will decide on Tuesday about the testimony request from Daniel Vorcaro, head of Banco Master, amid a significant financial fraud investigation.

Feb 23 • 19:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

An Application to Close an Account, and... A Scam of 590 Crore Opened in Haryana

A request to close a bank account in Haryana has uncovered a major fraud of 590 crore rupees at IDFC First Bank, leading to a significant drop in the bank's stock prices.

Feb 23 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor accuses three individuals and 12 companies of extensive money laundering

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office has charged three individuals and twelve companies in connection with a significant money laundering investigation linked to an investment fraud totaling hundreds of millions of euros.

Feb 23 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Three marched to the car dealership: the seller had no idea and handed over a €125,000 BMW against a receipt

A young man in Turku faked a €125,000 receipt to drive a luxury BMW despite not having a valid driver's license.

Feb 23 • 04:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Family reports kidnapping, police investigate and find man in motel with lover in Águas Lindas

A man staged his own kidnapping in an attempt to extort money from his family, leading to a police investigation.

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

Federal Police transfers confidential data from Master to CPMI of INSS

Confidential data concerning Banco Master and its owner Daniel Vorcaro has been transferred to the CPMI of INSS for investigation into retirement and pension frauds.

Feb 22 • 20:13 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

60 seconds: The Assistance Scandal in Södertälje

A family including a police officer, a lawyer, and a pilot has been implicated in a major fraud scheme involving assistance compensation in Södertälje, Sweden.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The accused investigated for murder. Their cell phones have also been seized

Six medical professionals are under investigation for manslaughter following the death of a child after a heart transplant in Naples.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Severe blow to Gavin Newsom: Federal Government will investigate California after discovering million-dollar unemployment fraud

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will deploy a strike team to investigate California's Employment Development Department over a significant unemployment fraud scheme.

Feb 21 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner of the CRM used by fake doctor arrested in the coastal region of SP dies during investigations; understand

Enrico Di Vaio, the legitimate owner of the CRM used by fake doctor Wellington Mazini, has died in Santos, Brazil, as investigations into the fraudulent medical activities continue.

Feb 21 • 09:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A man who wanted to rent a house lost 9 thousand euros

A man in Lithuania lost nearly 10,684 USD while attempting to rent a house online after being directed to a fraudulent site for payment.

Feb 21 • 08:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Investigation of Pitty, the numerologist for alleged fraud and manipulation of vulnerable clients

Numerologist Verónica Asad, known as Pitty, is under judicial investigation for allegedly exploiting vulnerable individuals for personal gain, following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice in Argentina.

Feb 20 • 23:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun APC demands investigation into Adeleke's N13 billion payroll fraud

The Osun State chapter of the APC is calling for an investigation into an alleged N13 billion payroll fraud involving the state government and a consulting firm.

Feb 20 • 22:04 UTC

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