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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ 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 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They ask to bring the L'abbate clan to trial for the mega case involving the multimillion-dollar fraud with the sale of "off-plan" apartments

The Argentine prosecution has requested the trial of the L'abbate clan for their alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme related to the sale of unfinished residential properties.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:06 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Russian official who faked her death 13 years ago found and sentenced to prison

Marianna Stupina, a Russian official, was discovered and sentenced after allegedly staging her own death 13 years ago to evade prosecution for fraud-related crimes.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

The proceedings were closed, debts still neck: a Tallinn woman repays loans taken by swindlers

A resident of Tallinn finds herself still liable for repaying €14,000 in loans taken out by fraudsters, questioning the prosecutor's decision to discontinue the criminal proceedings.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:21 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Victoria Police withdraw fraud charges against mine employee

Victoria Police have dropped fraud charges against WIM Resource employee Murray Wilson due to insufficient evidence for prosecution.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Crime & Justice

Prosecution ordered to produce witnesses in N152m fraud trial

The Federal High Court in Lagos has mandated the prosecution in the N152 million fraud case against property developer Olukayode Olusanya to ensure witness presence at the next hearing, rescheduled for April 2026.

Feb 12 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The lawyer of Aquiles Alvarez says that the Goleada case started from a WhatsApp chat analysis and an anonymous complaint

The Goleada case involving Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez is under investigation for organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud, with a preventive detention request from the prosecution.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:14 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

Unexpected decision: The suspect in the 'Foxpay' case, Vilhelmas Germanas, received hope from the court

Vilhelmas Germanas, previously convicted for fraud and recently detained, had his pre-trial detention terms eased by the court despite the prosecution's request for an extension.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:59 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
Crime & Justice

France: Prosecution demands harsh sentence for Marine Le Pen - but with an escape route

In a surprising turn at the Paris Palace of Justice, the prosecution requested severe penalties, including four years in prison, for Marine Le Pen and her far-right party Rassemblement National over misappropriated EU funds, although the focus of the case seems to hinge less on the prison sentence itself.

Feb 3 β€’ 18:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

New step towards the trial of Ayuso's partner: the judge gives him ten days to defend against prison requests

A judge has granted ten days for Alberto GonzΓ‘lez Amador, Ayuso's partner, to respond to requests from the prosecution and other parties seeking prison sentences for tax fraud and document forgery.

Feb 3 β€’ 06:58 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Crime & Justice

Acquittal for Chiara Ferragni After Fraud Allegations

A Milan court has acquitted Italy's most famous influencer, Chiara Ferragni, of serious fraud charges after the prosecution sought a prison sentence of one year and eight months.

Jan 14 β€’ 16:35 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
Crime & Justice

They staged murders to extort, accuses the prosecution of the 'Jihlava gang'. The case is being dealt with by the court

The regional court in Brno is examining the case of the so-called Jihlava gang, accused of extortion and fraud, including allegations that they staged murders to blackmail their victims out of tens of millions.

Jan 13 β€’ 12:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison defends fraud prosecution, says office has done 'enough'

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison asserts that his office has effectively prosecuted fraud and denounces political backlash as unfounded.

Jan 7 β€’ 18:19 UTC

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