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The trial against the Schoklenders, former minister Julio De Vido, and ex-public works secretary José López has commenced over alleged fraud in the 'Shared Dreams' housing program.

In Finland, allegations of misuse of Kela benefits were most commonly associated with basic social assistance, general housing assistance, and unemployment benefits last year.

The Korea Land and Housing Corporation has acquired over 6,000 homes affected by rental fraud, with a total of 37,000 victims recognized under the rental fraud victim law.

The public purchase approval rate for rental fraud-affected housing in Gimpo City is significantly lower than the national average due to legal exclusions, prompting calls for legislative reform.

Hamburg's Rent Observer tool has failed to address excessive rent complaints effectively despite intentions from the government to tackle rental fraud.

A Gold Coast couple is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching asset freezing orders amid a fraud investigation linked to disability housing funds.

Victims of rental fraud in South Korea are frustrated as they are ineligible for public purchase aid due to living in illegally constructed buildings.

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.

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

The South Korean government is intensifying investigations into fraudulent apartment applications, particularly focusing on the points system concerning dependent family members used to gain unfair advantages in the housing allocation process.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon announced stringent measures against real estate collusion and jeonse fraud to ensure market stability and protect residents.

A judge in Alicante has opened an investigation into the controversial allocation of protected housing to city council officials and their relatives following a complaint alleging multiple offenses, including administrative misconduct and fraud.

A fraudulent 'realtor' in Prague misled potential home buyers with a fake video and vanished with their deposits.

Lånekassen is beginning its annual housing check for students, requiring selected individuals to document their residency to qualify for converting loans into grants, with serious penalties for fraud.

Mazón has partially repealed controls aimed at preventing fraud in the allocation of VPO (protected housing) in Valencian Community, maintaining these controls only for public housing.

As of January 27, the Korea Land and Housing Corporation has purchased over 5,889 houses affected by rental fraud, with a total of 36,000 victims officially recognized under the newly established Rental Fraud Victim Law.

From 2019 to 2025, regions collected over nine million euros by sanctioning illegal subletting, prohibited sales, and misuse of public housing.

A city council member criticized a decision to allocate 2.4 billion ISK to Social Housing without the release of a new operational report, comparing it to election fraud.

Jacques Moretti, a bar owner, is under investigation for allegedly fraudulently benefiting from public aid, including housing support and Covid relief, as his activities span from France to Switzerland.

Six individuals were arrested as part of an investigation into bribery and fraud concerning a British social housing fund, with the Serious Fraud Office estimating suspicious activities worth £300 million.

The Serious Fraud Office has arrested six individuals in connection with a £300m fraud investigation related to a UK social housing fund, conducting raids across multiple locations.

The Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into Home REIT, a social housing company, over allegations of fraud and bribery involving an estimated £300 million, leading to the arrest of six individuals.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's affordability-focused policies, which include free transportation and rent freezes, are criticized for potentially leading to overcrowding, fraud, and not addressing housing supply issues.

Spain's government is combating rising rents by introducing legislation to prevent rent increases upon contract renewal and tackle fraud in seasonal and room rentals.

The Government is set to approve a royal decree law with new regulations to intervene in rental agreements, including incentives to freeze prices and increased penalties for fraud.

Matúš Šutaj Eštok published a video debunking the myth that Ukrainian refugees are abusing Slovakia's aid system, clarifying that many pay for their housing and that most state assistance targets women with children.

The Anti-Fraud Office of Madrid is questioning the legality of the direct hiring of the partner of Jorge Rodrigo, a councilor in Ayuso's administration, by a public company managing housing.