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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweł Rochowicz: In the relation between the tax office and the taxpayer, it is better to create good regulations than to flip a coin

The Polish government is proposing a legislative reform to tackle both tax fraud and the misuse of procedural tricks by tax authorities, aiming for more equitable tax regulations.

Mar 21 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-AM overturns decision regarding gender quota fraud and keeps councilors in office in Eirunepé

The Regional Electoral Tribunal of Amazonas has reversed a prior decision recognizing gender quota fraud, allowing elected councilors in Eirunepé to remain in office.

Mar 21 • 02:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Nature Conservation Agency suspends Liopa from office

Jorena Liopa has been suspended from her position at the Nature Conservation Department due to her involvement in a police investigation into a potential fraud case concerning IT procurements.

Mar 19 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigated for fraud in bids, vice mayor of Hortolândia returns to office after court authorization

Cafu César, the vice mayor of Hortolândia, has returned to his position following a court decision that revoked his suspension amid an ongoing investigation into public bidding fraud.

Mar 19 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office suspects three Estonian men in a large-scale investment fraud

Three Estonian men have been arrested by the Central Criminal Police on suspicion of large-scale investment fraud, with two of them being remanded in custody for up to two months.

Mar 19 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office suspects three Estonian men of extensive investment fraud

Three Estonian men have been detained on suspicion of extensive investment fraud involving nearly 1.37 million euros from victims.

Mar 19 • 08:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals fake real estate office, hunts impersonators

The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority has shut down an office of a suspected impostor posing as a licensed realtor as part of a clampdown on unlicensed real estate agents in the state.

Mar 19 • 00:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court Decision Weakens the Action of the Federal Police and the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Investigation of 'Beto Louco' and Mourad in Fuel Sector Fraud Scheme

A federal court in Paraná has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over a case involving significant corruption charges against two fugitives, impacting the investigations by federal authorities.

Mar 18 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Latvian police arrest 21 people due to a 1.5 million euro procurement fraud

Latvian police arrested 21 individuals, including several officials, in connection with a 1.5 million euro procurement fraud case initiated by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In a case of information technology fraud, among those arrested are also state officials

Latvian police arrested 21 people, including state officials, in connection with a €1.5 million information technology procurement fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 • 09:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Ex-Shire of Coorow executive charged with fraud and corruption

A former executive of the Shire of Coorow has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and corruption while employed in a public office.

Mar 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nick Shirley has viral retort for Gavin Newsom's office after it mocks his investigations

YouTuber Nick Shirley responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom's office after they mocked his investigation into fraud involving government-funded daycare centers.

Mar 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scammers use names of public defenders to request money and bank details in MS

The Public Defender's Office of Mato Grosso do Sul issued a warning about scammers impersonating public defenders to solicit money and bank details from victims in the state.

Mar 16 • 13:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Inquiry launched into HMRC anti-fraud scheme that wrongly cut child benefits

The UK's National Audit Office has initiated an inquiry into HMRC's controversial scheme that mistakenly cut child benefit payments for thousands of families due to flawed data on travel records.

Mar 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor’s Office conducts operation against tax fraud in SP; vice of Tupi Paulista is removed

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an operation to investigate a tax fraud scheme involving public officials and businesses in the Greater São Paulo area.

Mar 13 • 13:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Former Milanović Chief Tomislav Saucha Released from Prison

Tomislav Saucha, former chief of the office of ex-Prime Minister Zoran Milanović, has been conditionally released from prison after serving part of his sentence for fraud.

Mar 13 • 13:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Former Chancellor Mynář to Receive Just Under Half a Million from the State

Former presidential office chief Vratislav Mynář has been awarded 472,000 CZK by the Ministry of Justice for wrongful prosecution in a subsidy fraud case.

Mar 9 • 16:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

LORD HANSON: We will beat scammers at their own game with crucial new crack squad

Home Office minister Lord Hanson announces a new fraud strategy and a dedicated squad to combat scammers targeting British families using AI technology.

Mar 8 • 22:30 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Charges brought against the director of the Radviliškis district municipality administration, E. Ivanauskytė, in the 'Check' case

E. Ivanauskytė, the director of the Radviliškis district municipality administration, faces charges of fraud and abuse of office.

Mar 6 • 08:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Macapá resigns after being removed due to suspected fraud

The Mayor of Macapá, Dr. Furlan, resigned after being temporarily removed from office amid an investigation into alleged bidding fraud.

Mar 5 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Macapá removed by STF was target of PF operation last September; see who he is

The mayor of Macapá, Dr. Furlan, was removed from office by the Supreme Court due to investigations into fraud and public fund misappropriation.

Mar 4 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Passport Office warns 'don't' to everyone with a passport

The HM Passport Office has issued a warning to all passport holders in the UK, urging them to be cautious about sharing personal information online to prevent identity theft and fraud.

Mar 4 • 04:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Civil Registry reports Aquiles Alvarez to the Prosecutor's Office for procedural fraud and falsification and use of false documents

The Civil Registry in Ecuador has filed a criminal complaint against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, for alleged procedural fraud and falsifying his birth year on official documents.

Mar 4 • 01:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspected billion fraud against the EU is being investigated

Investigations are underway into suspected billion-dollar frauds against the EU, involving over 700 billion kronor, as reported by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colonel Flexa takes office in the Legislative Assembly of Amapá after the cassation of Kaká Barbosa

Colonel Arnóbio Flexa Nascimento has officially taken office as a state deputy in Amapá, following the ruling that overturned Kaká Barbosa's mandate due to electoral violations.

Feb 27 • 15:41 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
🇪🇪 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The case of Vilkaviškis council member J. Drunienė's 'checkbooks' handed to the court

A municipal council member from Vilkaviškis has been charged with misuse of office and fraud related to falsifying expense reports.

Feb 23 • 10:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The number of energy fraudsters is increasing. The Energy Regulatory Office imposed record fines for consumer violations

The Energy Regulatory Office in Czechia imposed a record 18.5 million CZK in fines last year for practices harming consumers, signaling a significant rise in cases of energy fraudsters.

Feb 23 • 09:06 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Three individuals ask to be held accountable for a fraud of 26,000 euros in Zemgale

The police have completed their investigation and are urging the prosecutor's office to press charges against three individuals involved in a 26,000 euro fraud case in Zemgale.

Feb 20 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation of frauds in rural roads during Rodrigo Garcia's management reaches South Zone of SP

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating fraud suspicions in contracts for rural road works during the administration of former governor Rodrigo Garcia, now extending to the South Zone of the capital.

Feb 19 • 23:51 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-SP files actions against alleged scheme of frauds in roadworks during Rodrigo Garcia's management

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated legal actions against an alleged fraud scheme involving rural roadworks executed during the administration of former Governor Rodrigo Garcia, potentially costing the public treasury up to R$ 50 million.

Feb 18 • 23:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The European Anti-Fraud Office has launched an investigation into ČEPS projects

The European Anti-Fraud Office is investigating projects associated with ČEPS, the Czech electricity transmission system operator.

Feb 17 • 13:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Sentenced person who posed as a lawyer and worked in the FGR of Querétaro

Antonio Rivas has been sentenced for using false documents to impersonate a lawyer while working as a public servant in Querétaro's FGR office.

Feb 17 • 03:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Widespread fraud at the Louvre ticket office: nine people charged, one incarcerated

Nine individuals have been charged and one has been incarcerated in connection with a ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre Museum.

Feb 13 • 21:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office of Portugal 다시 investigates the Prime Minister over the construction of his house

The Portuguese Prosecutor's Office has reopened an investigation into Prime Minister Luís Montenegro regarding discrepancies in the invoicing of his house construction.

Feb 13 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Million-dollar fraud at the Louvre ticket office leads to the arrest of 9 people; employees are suspected of being part of the network

Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with a fraudulent ticket-selling scheme at the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles, with estimated losses exceeding 10 million euros.

Feb 13 • 11:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Charges for Deputy Head of the President's Office

Adam Andruszkiewicz, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Poland, faces charges of falsifying signatures on electoral support lists.

Feb 11 • 15:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of Prosecutors / The Government Increased Taxes for Citizens and Businesses, but Created a Paradise for Tax Fraudsters

The Slovak government has increased taxes for its citizens and businesses while potentially facilitating an environment favorable for tax fraudsters, according to a legal analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 10 • 23:11 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador, detained for alleged organized crime

Aquiles Álvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador, has been arrested along with ten others for alleged links to organized crime, including money laundering and tax fraud, according to the Attorney General's Office.

Feb 10 • 21:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of the General Prosecutor's Office / The government speaks of fighting tax fraud, while the criminal amendment has significantly relaxed rules

A recent analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office reveals that a revision of the criminal code has made tax fraud easier and resulted in lower tax revenues than anticipated by the Slovak government.

Feb 10 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Goleada Case: These are the crimes being investigated by the Prosecutor's Office that led to the arrest of the mayor of Guayaquil

The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, has been arrested alongside his brothers and others as part of an investigation into organized crime, money laundering, and tax fraud.

Feb 10 • 12:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

All this could be funded with money swindled from Finns: "Salaries of ministers and assistants, activities of the Security Police, the Parliament's office..."

Finns lost a total of 72.5 million euros to scams in 2025, with fund misappropriation amounting to 9.2 million euros more than in the previous year.

Feb 9 • 19:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Marijampolė City Council Member Makauskas Convicted in Expense Report Fraud Case; Banned from Public Office

R. Makauskas, a member of the Marijampolė City Council, has been convicted of fraud and banned from public service for three years after falsifying expense reports.

Feb 9 • 15:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Verdicts in the 'Chekiukų' cases heard by two more politicians

Two Lithuanian politicians received court verdicts related to fraud and abuse in the 'Chekiukų' case, resulting in fines and disqualification from holding office.

Feb 9 • 14:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Attempted Registration of a Possibly Forged SUV in Šiauliai

A man tried to register a suspiciously forged SUV at a vehicle registration office in Šiauliai, Lithuania, prompting a criminal investigation.

Feb 7 • 06:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The court will announce a verdict in the 'vouchers' case against MP A. Bagdonas after accusations

Prosecutors are seeking to find MP A. Bagdonas guilty of abuse of power, document forgery, and fraud, along with a fine of 7,500 euros and a one-year ban on public office.

Feb 6 • 04:25 UTC

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