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🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Epstein 'secretly paid for women to stay in luxury London flat right up until death'

Jeffrey Epstein reportedly continued to fund women living in a luxury London flat until shortly before his death, according to a dossier of suspicious payments investigated by UK authorities.

Mar 1 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother arrested for sexually exploiting daughters aged 10 and 12 to buy drugs

A 31-year-old mother in Brazil has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting her two daughters to fund her drug addiction.

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

Employee arrested for allegedly embezzling R$ 660,000 from the company to fund online gambling in MS

A 27-year-old employee in Naviraí, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly diverting over R$ 660,000 from his company to play online gambling.

Feb 27 • 20:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Sydney solicitor allegedly stole $15m from clients for gambling

A Sydney solicitor has been charged with stealing nearly $15 million from clients to fund his gambling activities.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Utah mom in upscale ski community killed husband to fund romance and lavish lifestyle, DA says

Prosecutors accuse Kouri Richins of murdering her husband to collect life insurance and pursue a new relationship.

Feb 26 • 21:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ex-nonprofit boss allegedly swiped $1.2M meant for homeless programs to fund lavish lifestyle, DA says

The former head of a San Francisco nonprofit is accused of misappropriating over $1.2 million intended for homeless programs.

Feb 26 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice Minister evaluates vetoes to the Anti-Fascism Bill and expresses frustration with the removal of taxation on bets

Brazil's Justice Minister expressed disappointment over the exclusion of tax on sports betting from the Anti-Fascism Bill, which aimed to fund the fight against organized crime.

Feb 25 • 21:10 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘1 billion won nomination fund suspicion’ Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung to undergo arrest examination on the 3rd of next month

Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung are set to face arrest examinations on the 3rd of next month regarding allegations of exchanging 100 million won as illegal political donations.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice: Elliott has played an unfavorable role in the National Disruption but has achieved results... The independence of the National Pension Fund has been recognized

The South Korean Ministry of Justice emphasized the significance of the court ruling that annulled the arbitration decision in favor of Elliott, stating it affirms the independence and autonomy of the National Pension Fund.

Feb 24 • 03:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

US man on ‘Dying to Serve’ tour dies after cancer fundraising hoax accusations

Douglas Lee Ruch, who was accused of deception while fundraising for community service, died in New Zealand shortly after being labeled a conman.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Who will take charge of ENA for Ziobro? The court has made a decision

The Warsaw District Court has temporarily arrested former Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro and granted the National Prosecutor's Office a European Arrest Warrant in connection with an investigation into the Justice Fund.

Feb 20 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested on suspicion of stealing products from supermarket in the Aldeia neighborhood in Santarém

A woman was arrested in Santarém for stealing over 500 Brazilian reais worth of products from a supermarket, allegedly to fund her drug habit.

Feb 19 • 11:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What is a European Arrest Warrant? Court Issues Another Against Marcin Romanowski

A Polish court has issued a European Arrest Warrant against Marcin Romanowski, suspected of involvement in a justice fund scandal, marking the second such warrant issued against him.

Feb 19 • 11:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Marcin Romanowski in response to the ENA wants to notify the prosecutor's office

Marcin Romanowski, a member of the ruling Law and Justice party, faces an European Arrest Warrant regarding charges related to the Justice Fund and has sought political asylum in Hungary.

Feb 18 • 17:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Wolf in sheep's clothing' council worker stole nearly £900k for 'luxury lifestyle'

A council worker in Bolton has been sentenced for embezzling nearly £900,000 from vulnerable benefit claimants to fund a lavish lifestyle.

Feb 18 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Ex-council worker who stole £900k from vulnerable claimants to fund luxury lifestyle jailed

A former council worker has been sentenced to prison for stealing nearly £900,000 from vulnerable benefit claimants to support his lavish lifestyle.

Feb 18 • 15:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

The court issued a new European Arrest Warrant for Romanowski, who fled to Hungary

A Warsaw court has issued a new European Arrest Warrant for former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, who has taken refuge in Hungary.

Feb 18 • 15:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marcin Romanowski will indeed be prosecuted ENA. There is a court decision

A Warsaw court has ruled that Marcin Romanowski, a member of the PiS party and former Deputy Minister of Justice, will face prosecution related to alleged misconduct involving the Justice Fund.

Feb 18 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

AFA money route: the circle closes around the key figures managing Toviggino's funds

Documents reveal AFA's involvement in controversial fund transfers to a shell company linked to significant figures in Argentine football finance.

Feb 17 • 17:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum spent £35,000 on bills and holidays - but she'd stolen it all from family business

A mother in the UK stole nearly £35,000 from a family business to fund her personal expenses, leading to her guilty plea of fraud.

Feb 14 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'My husband embezzled over R$ 4 million to spend on sex and antiques due to medication side effects'

A Brazilian woman recounts how her husband embezzled millions from his clients to fund personal indulgences, linking his actions to side effects from Parkinson's medication.

Feb 14 • 19:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Second Bottom of the 'Pezets' in Prosecutors' Offices

The article discusses significant personnel changes within Poland's National Prosecutor's Office and the controversies surrounding these adjustments.

Feb 14 • 10:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Consultancy that recommended Master's securities to municipalities also suggested investing in Vorcaro's fund

A consultancy firm recommended municipalities invest in fraudulent securities and a fund linked to a controversial figure, Daniel Vorcaro, that is under investigation.

Feb 13 • 17:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Żurek on serious violations by Ziobro. He quoted a letter from Kaczyński

Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek criticized the management of the Justice Fund under Zbigniew Ziobro, highlighting issues of political misuse and lack of transparency.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Grant Officials Will Lose Direct Access to Information About Trust Funds. "We Are Responding to Court Decisions," Says the Ministry

Czechia's Ministry of Justice has revoked access to trust fund records for staff at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, complicating oversight of potential conflicts of interest in grant distributions.

Feb 12 • 12:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Pharmacy director who offered a bribe avoids criminal responsibility

The pharmacy director received a one-year probation period and was ordered to pay a fine to a crime victims fund after attempting to bribe an official.

Feb 12 • 07:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Will there be a European Arrest Warrant against Ziobro?

The Polish National Prosecutor's Office is seeking a European Arrest Warrant for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro over 26 criminal charges related to a Justice Fund scandal.

Feb 10 • 14:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is a prosecutor's request to issue a European Arrest Warrant against Zbigniew Ziobro

The Polish prosecutor's office has requested a European Arrest Warrant for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who is facing over twenty charges of financial misconduct related to the Justice Fund.

Feb 10 • 14:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Investigators relentless towards Zbigniew Ziobro. An important decision has been made

The National Prosecutor's Office in Poland has issued a European Arrest Warrant for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro over alleged irregularities in the Justice Fund.

Feb 10 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Employee sells farm feed from his boss to buy liquor in the interior of MG

A farm employee was arrested for stealing animal feed to fund his liquor purchases in the rural area of Água Comprida, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Criminal prosecution for disobedience against G. Xylouris

Georgios Xylouris, a farmers' unionist from Crete, faces criminal charges for disobedience after failing to appear for questioning regarding an inquiry into the OPEKEPE mutual fund.

Feb 9 • 12:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Drug mule mum' smuggled £100k of cannabis into UK to fund beauty 'obsession'

A mother of three was caught smuggling nearly 50kg of cannabis into the UK at Manchester Airport to finance her beauty treatments.

Feb 8 • 14:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

NDLEA arrests businessman with 95 cocaine pellets at Kano airport

A businessman was arrested at Kano airport for attempting to smuggle cocaine pellets to fund his construction project.

Feb 8 • 11:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro sold part of the company that owns the private jet to a Reag fund amid PF's offensive on Master

Daniel Vorcaro sold a majority stake in Viking Participações, a holding known for owning jets including one intended for his escape, shortly before his arrest as investigations intensified.

Feb 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master Scandal Comes Close to Alcolumbre

The Federal Police's operation against Amprev, the pension fund for Amapá's public servants, has significant political implications due to its connections to Davi Alcolumbre, the influential President of the Senate.

Feb 6 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Church worker who stole almost £100,000 to fund 'high life' spared jail

Francisca Yawson, a church worker, was spared jail for stealing nearly £100,000 intended for the homeless and food banks, with the judge criticizing her actions as potentially leading to hunger among children.

Feb 6 • 22:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Newspaper 1st Edition of Friday, February 6, 2026

A report from TCU's technical area addresses several key legal cases in Brazil, including the investigation of Amapá's pension fund and the interrogation of Ramagem.

Feb 6 • 21:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Wanted: Ziobro. This is a historic decision and success of the National Prosecutor's Office

This is the first time in history that a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Zbigniew Ziobro, is wanted by a warrant due to a court's approval for his arrest related to the Justice Fund scandal.

Feb 6 • 20:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clients affected by Fictor create association to try to avoid a R$ 4 billion loss

Clients affected by Fictor's judicial recovery have formed an association in São Paulo to prevent an estimated R$ 4 billion loss that may impact over 13,000 contributors not covered by the Credit Guarantee Fund.

Feb 6 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Uber in France: To the cash register, please

France's social security fund URSSAF is demanding 1.7 billion euros from Uber for not declaring its workers as employees and failing to provide appropriate insurance coverage.

Feb 6 • 17:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Amapá's Social Security suffered a loss of R$ 25 million with Ambipar stocks

The Social Security Institute of Amapá incurred a loss of R$ 25 million by investing in an investment fund heavily focused on Ambipar stocks, which was decided by its investment committee last September.

Feb 6 • 16:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Zbigniew Ziobro wanted by warrant

A Warsaw court has issued a warrant for Zbigniew Ziobro's arrest due to allegations of financial irregularities involving millions from the Justice Fund.

Feb 6 • 15:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung push the responsibility of 'split sponsorship' onto each other before arrest warrants are requested

Independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung are engaged in a fierce truth battle, pushing the responsibility of 'split sponsorship' onto each other as they face arrest warrants for campaign fund violations.

Feb 6 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police conducts operation against the Amapá Pension Fund for investments in Banco Master

The Federal Police launched Operation Gray Zone to investigate potential irregularities in the management of pension funds in Amapá, specifically focusing on investments made in Banco Master.

Feb 6 • 10:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

How the 'Panagopoulos network' operated: communication companies and cash hand-to-hand payments

The article discusses the operations of the 'Panagopoulos network', revealing concerning findings about shell companies involved in state and European fund mismanagement through direct contract assignments without proper personnel or infrastructure.

Feb 6 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Model tricked men into relationships with promise of large inheritance on way

A model conned multiple men out of thousands of pounds by falsely claiming she would inherit a large fortune, using the deception to fund her lavish lifestyle.

Feb 5 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Inheritance in the IESS: How to claim the reserve and severance fund of a deceased relative

When a member of Ecuador's IESS passes away, their relatives can access accumulated benefits like the reserve and severance funds, provided they meet the established legal and administrative requirements.

Feb 5 • 20:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Justice Fund in December, or in February. The ministry boasts, organizations are devastated

Minister Żurek announces that the ministry is recovering and funds from the Justice Fund will soon be distributed to victims, but social organizations express their disappointment and confusion over delays.

Feb 5 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Revealed who will inherit the (diminishing) fortune left by Epstein at his death

The article discusses the inheritance of Jeffrey Epstein's $577 million fortune, revealing over 40 potential beneficiaries with his last girlfriend, a 36-year-old Belarusian, being the main recipient.

Feb 5 • 15:02 UTC

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