Man charged in $90M Medicare fraud scheme; DOJ says suspect may have entered US illegally
Anar Rustamov, a foreign national, has been charged with health care fraud involving a scheme to steal over $90 million from Medicare.
Money laundering in charcoal and operation against illegal quartz extraction: see the most read of the week
The article highlights the week's most-read news including a money laundering scheme related to charcoal and operations against illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.
Couple arrested for scheme of delivery of weight loss pens in SC
A couple was arrested in Brazil for allegedly delivering illegal weight loss pens and anabolic steroids.
Porsche seized in operation against million-dollar gambling scheme and illegal weight-loss pens in the interior of SP
A Porsche was seized and a woman arrested in a police operation targeting an illegal gambling and weight-loss drug scheme in Rio Claro, São Paulo.
Piracicaba resident arrested for illegal distribution of weight-loss medications
A man was arrested in Piracicaba, Brazil, suspected of being the main distributor in an illegal scheme selling weight-loss medications, including several banned substances.
Investigated in scheme of selling fake release orders and invading judicial systems arrested in Santo Antônio de Pádua
Two men were arrested in Santo Antônio de Pádua, Brazil, as part of a police operation investigating the sale of fake judicial release orders and illegal judicial system access.
Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira from MDB is pointed out by the Federal Police as a political organizer of the scheme to divert INSS benefits
The Federal Police launched a new operation against illegal deductions in pensions and retirements from the INSS, implicating federal deputy Gorete Pereira as a key political figure in the scheme.
Operation targets illegal charcoal scheme in MG and leads to the blocking of over R$ 55 million
An operation by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais has uncovered an illegal charcoal extraction and sales scheme, resulting in the freezing of over R$ 55 million in assets and the suspension of the involved companies' activities.
Federal Police report on alleged criminal scheme involving federal deputy cites conversations with singer Wesley Safadão and family
The Federal Police of Brazil has implicated federal deputy Júnior Mano in a scheme involving the manipulation of parliamentary amendments and illegal campaign financing, revealing his communications with singer Wesley Safadão and his family.
Federal Police uncovers scheme of bidding fraud and campaign financing involving federal deputy from Ceará
The Federal Police's report reveals a fraudulent scheme tied to federal deputy Júnior Mano and former mayor Bebeto Queiroz, involving illegal campaign financing and manipulation of public funds in Ceará.
Influencers targeted by operation against gambling scheme earned 75% commission and moved up to R$ 5 million
A police operation in Brazil targets digital influencers suspected of promoting unregulated online casinos, who received hefty commissions and possibly involved R$ 5 million in illegal transactions.
Virtual Casino: Police Investigate Network of Influencers and Seize Cars, Jewelry, and Money from Online Gambling Scheme in the Piracicaba Region
Brazilian police have launched an investigation into a network of influencers involved in promoting illegal online casinos, resulting in substantial seizures in the Piracicaba region.
What is known and what still needs to be clarified about the illegal sale of driver's licenses in Tocantins
An illegal scheme involving the sale of driver's licenses in Tocantins has been uncovered by the Civil Police, implicating a network of medical professionals, psychologists, and auto school instructors.
Police carry out searches in Copacabana and Barra in action against scheme of Brazilian passports used for illegal migration
The Brazilian Federal Police executed Operation Perfídia to investigate a fraudulent passport scheme facilitating illegal migration.
Former director of a company managed by Lithuanian Railways found guilty of bribery
The former director of 'Gelsauga' was found guilty of creating an illegal public procurement scheme and accepting a significant bribe in Lithuania.
Scheme for illegal sale of driver's licenses in Tocantins involved six doctors and a psychologist, police say
Brazilian police dismantled a criminal organization involved in the illegal issuance of driver's licenses, arresting six medical professionals and one psychologist.
Understand how the illegal sale of driver's licenses worked in Tocantins
A Brazilian investigation has uncovered a structured scheme for the illegal sale of driver's licenses in Tocantins, leading to multiple arrests and search warrants executed by the police.
'Ghost Cattle': animals that only existed on paper generated illegal profit in fraud scheme in the government of PR
An investigation in Brazil revealed a fraudulent cattle registration scheme involving nonexistent animals that allowed for illegal profits.
Federal Police conducts operation against scheme for illegal migrant transport to the USA in Vale do Aço
The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an operation targeting a suspected illegal migration scheme sending Brazilians to the USA.
Civil Police dismantles drug trafficking scheme in Timon
Civil Police in Maranhão, Brazil, dismantled a drug trafficking operation in Timon, resulting in the arrest of a woman and the seizure of illegal drugs.
Federal Police dismantles scheme and seizes 56 fossils and semi-precious stones in Ceará
Brazil's Federal Police have launched an operation against the international smuggling of fossils and have seized 56 fossils and semi-precious stones in the states of Juazeiro do Norte and Nova Olinda.
Scheme within the Civil Police of SP converted cash into meal voucher credits to launder bribes from crime, say MP and PF
A systemic corruption and money laundering scheme within the São Paulo Civil Police has been uncovered, involving the conversion of cash into meal voucher credits to hide illegal proceeds.
What is known and what remains to be clarified about the operation that targeted the mother of an influencer who moved R$ 217 million
A police operation in Tocantins, Brazil, is investigating the mother of influencer Karol Digital for her alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme linked to illegal gambling.
Illegal sale of weight loss pens grows on the internet, and the Civil Police of RJ investigates the scheme
An increase in the illegal sale of weight loss pens online has prompted the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro to initiate investigations into the scheme due to the associated health risks.
Chandauli: 50 lakh worth of liquor hidden under onions, prepared for Holi
The Chandauli police discovered and seized illegal liquor worth 50 lakh rupees hidden beneath bags of onions in a truck during a check, a scheme apparently intended for distribution during the Holi festival.
Federal Police carries out operation against illegal logging scheme that caused R$ 41 million in damages in indigenous land of RO
The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation Erisícton to dismantle an illegal logging and deforestation network in the Roosevelt Indigenous Land, resulting in significant environmental damage.
Forestry engineer arrested for suspected fraud in public land in RO
A forestry engineer was arrested in Rondônia, Brazil, for allegedly being involved in a public land fraud scheme using forged documents to facilitate illegal negotiations.
130 Thousand 'Black Money' to Party Account? Potential 'Nemuno Aušra' Funding Scheme Revealed
Concerns have been raised regarding potentially illegal funding for the political party 'Nemuno Aušra', implicating significant sums of 'black money'.
Arrested for Illegal 'Owner Business' Scheme, Allegedly Raised 1 Billion Yen Under the Pretext of Helicopter Ownership
Three individuals, including the chairman of S.I.Net Association, were arrested for allegedly running an illegal investment scheme related to helicopter ownership, amassing around 1 billion yen from investors across Japan.
Civil Police combats clandestine internet network, drug trafficking, and extortion in Cachoeiras de Macacu
The Civil Police launched Operation Taxação 2 to dismantle a criminal scheme of drug trafficking, extortion, and illegal internet provision in Cachoeiras de Macacu, Brazil.
Federal Police executes warrants against illegal migrant shipping scheme in Governador Valadares
The Federal Police launched the second phase of Operation Sáfaro to dismantle a group involved in the illegal trafficking of migrants for profit in Brazil.
In a new testimony, Ronnie Lessa admits partnership with Rogério de Andrade and details clandestine bingo scheme in Barra
Ronnie Lessa, convicted of the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco, admits to illegal gambling operations and police corruption in Rio's Zona Oeste, revealing insights into his partnership with notorious gambling figure Rogério de Andrade.
Nearly 15,000 tyres are dumped in Melbourne's north every year and one council wants action
Hume City Council is urging the federal government to implement a free tyre recycling scheme to address the significant issue of illegal tyre dumping in Melbourne's north.
Prayagraj: Girl Kidnapped, Then Eggs Extracted
A shocking case has emerged in Prayagraj where a minor girl was kidnapped and underwent illegal egg extraction at an IVF center, leading to the arrest of five individuals involved in the scheme.
Family group targeted in operation for multimillion-dollar illegal timber trade scheme in MT
A family group was targeted in a police operation for being involved in a multimillion-dollar environmental crime and money laundering scheme related to the illegal timber trade in Cuiabá.
Six people arrested suspected of being part of a cattle theft and clandestine slaughter scheme in Bahia
Six individuals were arrested in Bahia for allegedly being involved in a cattle theft and illegal beef trade scheme as part of 'Operation Harpia'.
Ostentation and social networks: how the illegal gambling scheme investigated in Piracicaba operated
An operation by the Civil Police in Piracicaba, Brazil, revealed a gambling scheme that used social media to increase profits and attract bettors, leading to the seizure of luxury cars and counterfeit bills.
Million-dollar losses and raids: the FNTT targets an illegal car import scheme
An investigation, code-named 'Nimmersatt', focuses on a criminal network involving Lithuanian nationals able to smuggle severely damaged cars from the USA to the EU and sell them illegally.
More executed for large fraud scheme
A group of individuals has been executed in China for their involvement in a large fraud scheme in Myanmar that included the murder of six Chinese citizens and illegal gambling operations worth billions.
VP Vance says Tim Walz should resign over massive Minnesota welfare fraud scandal investigation
Vice President JD Vance called for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's resignation amid a sprawling investigation into welfare fraud, which Vance claims is part of a larger nationwide scheme involving illegal aliens.
Another corruption scandal will shake Ukraine? NABU and SAP revealed a scheme in the Verkhovna Rada
NABU and SAP have uncovered a criminal organization involving current members of the Verkhovna Rada, who regularly received illegal benefits in exchange for their votes.