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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: U.S. Moves to Strip Nigerian of Citizenship Over $91m Tax Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice seeks to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem due to his involvement in a $91 million tax fraud scheme.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Almost 200 House Dems vote against deporting people who commit welfare fraud

The House passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act, allowing for the deportation of noncitizens convicted of welfare fraud, with most Democrats opposing it.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Former Assad-era prison chief convicted of torture in US federal court, marking a historic first

A former Syrian prison chief, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, was convicted in the U.S. for torture and immigration fraud, marking a significant moment in holding Assad-era officials accountable.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haitians detained in Viracopos: 10 points to understand the case and what remains to be clarified

Ninety-seven Haitian migrants have been detained at Viracopos International Airport due to issues with their documentation, prompting an investigation into potential immigration fraud.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

FBI busts convenience store clerks for 'staged armed robberies' to apply for immigration benefits

Eleven Indian nationals were charged with staging armed robberies at convenience stores to falsely claim victim status for immigration benefits in the U.S.

Mar 14 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fake medical visa, preparing to go to Bulgaria... 10 Bangladeshi infiltrators arrested in Delhi

Ten Bangladeshi infiltrators were arrested in Delhi for illegally residing in India and attempting to travel to Bulgaria using fake medical visas.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police executes warrant in Paty do Alferes in operation against passport fraud

The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation in Paty do Alferes targeting fraudulent issuance of Brazilian passports linked to illegal migration.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: GIS Rescues 73 Victims - Arrests 93 Nigerians in Anti-Fraud Operation

The Ghana Immigration Service has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals for alleged involvement in internet fraud during an operation in Accra, rescuing 73 victims from abuse.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Guarantor is a Ghost Company: Japanese Nationals Detained in Indonesia Live Under Unusual Collective Conditions

A group of Japanese individuals detained in Indonesia for alleged involvement in special fraud were found to be using a ghost corporation as a guarantor for their visa applications.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Illegal immigrantโ€™s two decades of unlawful votes expose the real 'threat' to democracy: Experts

An illegal immigrant's long history of voting in Philadelphia raises concerns about voter confidence and the integrity of the electoral system in the U.S., according to experts.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Illegal immigrant charged for allegedly voting in every presidential election since 2008

An illegal immigrant from Mauritania has been charged with voter fraud after allegedly voting in every federal election since 2008, sparking discussions on election integrity laws in Congress.

Mar 9 โ€ข 23:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Illegal immigrant charged with voting in Pennsylvania in 5 presidential elections

A Mauritanian illegal immigrant faces charges for voting in five consecutive presidential elections in Pennsylvania despite being ordered deported.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Illegal alien allegedly ran fake DHS branch, passed out 'immunity' cards during a $400 fraudulent course

A Brazilian national was arrested for allegedly operating a fake Department of Homeland Security branch and selling fraudulent ID cards promising immunity from federal authorities.

Mar 5 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Three Maghrebi men arrested in Madrid for presenting false certificates to register after paying an intermediary

Three Maghrebi men were arrested in Madrid for attempting to register using falsified documents.

Mar 1 โ€ข 23:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Nick Shirley alleges potential voter fraud loophole in California that could enable illegals to vote

Independent journalist Nick Shirley highlights concerns about a voter registration loophole in California that he claims may allow illegal immigrants to vote.

Mar 1 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They were posing as lawyers, but the Uscis discovered them and arrested them in New Jersey while fleeing to Colombia

A group of Colombians was arrested in New Jersey for impersonating immigration lawyers and officials to defraud victims.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Job in Russia, 200 youth and Delhi Airport... The story of a fraud of 15 million

A group of about 200 youths from Gonda, India, were conned by a fraudulent immigration consulting company that promised jobs in Russia but failed to deliver.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

British immigration officials accused of stealing money from migrants

Six British immigration officials are accused of money laundering and other offenses related to misconduct between 2021 and 2022.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Fact-checkers challenge Trumpโ€™s โ€˜eight warsโ€™ claim, back him on crime

Fact-checkers have provided a mixed review of President Trump's State of the Union address, validating some of his claims about immigration and crime, while disputing others regarding voter fraud and foreign conflicts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

JD Vance spearheads 'war on fraud,' promises to root out taxpayer money 'stolen' by illegal immigrants

JD Vance is leading a new initiative to combat fraud related to taxpayer money allegedly misappropriated by illegal immigrants, as emphasized in President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big revelation in SIR investigation, 'Rani Begum' turns out to be Bangladeshi, passport-visa seized

A shocking case has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district involving a woman posing as 'Rani Begum,' who has been identified as originally from Bangladesh during a voter verification process.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Emotions ran high during Trump's speech: "Murderer!"

During Trump's Congressional speech, Minnesota Congress member Ilhan Omar called him a 'murderer' in response to his comments on illegal immigration and a fraud investigation targeting the Somali community.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking | US President Donald Trump in State of the Union Address: Our nation has come back stronger, better, richer, and more powerful than ever before

In his State of the Union address, President Trump declared that the nation is experiencing unprecedented strength and prosperity, while outlining plans to combat fraud and reduce immigration.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Colombian nationals allegedly ran fake law firm, impersonated federal judges to defraud migrants out of $100K

Four Colombian nationals were arrested for allegedly defrauding migrants by pretending to be immigration judges and federal agents.

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US group allegedly ran fake law firm and court proceedings to scam immigrants

Four individuals were arrested in New Jersey for allegedly running a fraudulent law firm and staging bogus court proceedings to deceive immigrants seeking legal assistance.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Trump vs Miami: the DOJ seeks to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a former North Miami mayor

The DOJ has filed a lawsuit to revoke the citizenship of former North Miami mayor Philippe Bien-Aime, alleging he obtained it through fraud and false identities.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

US: DHS seeks to reduce fraudulent asylum requests with new regulation

The US Department of Homeland Security is proposing a new rule aimed at reducing fraudulent asylum requests in order to manage immigration more effectively.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Alert in Texas: the false immigration agent who defrauded $40,000 and the place where she targeted her victims

Irma Aidde Hernรกndez, a fake immigration agent, deceived families in Houston out of $40,000, promising to expedite their immigration processes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud

Minnesota Democrats are pressing the federal government for reparations after a significant fraud incident involving taxpayer funds linked to social services programs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They arranged marriages to obtain the green card, but the USCIS discovered them and now they await the worst punishment

In Jacksonville, Florida, 11 individuals were arrested in connection with a fraudulent immigration scheme involving sham marriages to secure green cards.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Walz proposes $10M business relief package as Republicans cry 'new avenue for fraud' in Minnesota

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proposed a $10 million relief package for small businesses affected by the Trump administration's immigration policies, facing criticism from Republicans who label the proposal as a potential avenue for fraud.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Chinese criminal gang allegedly recruited Navy members for sham marriages and base access

Eleven individuals have been charged for participating in a marriage fraud scheme tied to a Chinese criminal gang that exploited U.S. military members for sham marriages to facilitate immigration benefits.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Don Lemon hires surprising attorney, an ex-Trump appointee prosecutor who exposed massive Minnesota fraud case

Former CNN host Don Lemon has hired Joe Thompson, a former Trump-appointed prosecutor, to represent him in his legal case stemming from a January protest.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

State Medical Aid: Sรฉbastien Lecornu Signs Two Decrees of 'Reform'

French Prime Minister Sรฉbastien Lecornu has signed two decrees aimed at reforming State Medical Aid for undocumented immigrants, focusing on combating fraud and modernizing state IT systems.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

The border gets the attention while fraudulent government benefits bleed taxpayers dry

The article highlights that while immigration debates concentrate on border enforcement, the real issue lies in the ineffective management of taxpayer-funded benefits systems that are susceptible to fraud due to lax verification processes.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Fake recruitment websites in circulation, NIS warns Nigerians

The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned the public about fraudulent recruitment websites falsely claiming to conduct hiring for the service, emphasizing that only the official process managed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board is legitimate.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Carlos Valenzuela: ICE detains Mexican businessman hiding in the US; accused of fraud and extortion

Carlos Federico Valenzuela Cadena, a 63-year-old Mexican businessman, was arrested by ICE in Houston for lacking legal immigration status and is set to be extradited to Mexico to face charges of fraud and extortion.

Jan 31 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

DOJ surging federal prosecutors to Minneapolis for fraud, immigration cases after resignations: sources

The DOJ is deploying additional federal prosecutors to Minneapolis to address an upsurge in fraud and immigration cases following recent resignations.

Jan 14 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

US ends temporary protected status for Somalis

The Trump administration has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis, impacting about 2,400 immigrants in the US due to alleged fraud concerns.

Jan 14 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Ilhan Omar says federal agents wasting 'taxpayer resources' during crackdown on fraud, illegal immigration

Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized the surge of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis for wasting taxpayer resources while targeting fraud and illegal immigration during the Trump administration.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

From Fraud to Violence: Minneapolis Becomes the Center of Migratory Tension in the U.S.

Minneapolis is experiencing escalated migratory tensions due to a significant African immigrant community, a multimillion-dollar public fraud scheme, and racial rhetoric from leadership, highlighted by the shooting of a woman by an immigration agent.

Jan 11 โ€ข 03:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks

The Trump administration's campaign against alleged welfare fraud has resulted in frozen funding for Democratic-led states and a new position in the Justice Department, while claims of immigrants being primary drivers of fraud remain unsubstantiated, culminating in a recent court ruling blocking the funding freeze in New York.

Jan 10 โ€ข 00:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Walsh on the 'Somali Kindergartens' Affair: The Left and NGOs Participated in Mass Fraud

Matt Walsh discusses a major scandal involving Somali immigrants in Minnesota, where former Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz is accused of providing illegal migrants with free healthcare and driver's licenses.

Jan 9 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Senate Republicans push to deport, denaturalize fraudsters amid Minnesota scandal

Senate Republicans, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn, are proposing legislation to deport illegal immigrants and denaturalize naturalized citizens convicted of fraud through the Fraud Accountability Act.

Jan 8 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota fraud hearing sparks immigration clash as GOP lawmaker spotlights Somali welfare data

A House Oversight Committee hearing highlighted alleged fraud linked to Minnesota's Somali community, leading to a heated discussion about immigration and welfare programs.

Jan 7 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

Pro-Trump influencers take a victory lap amid fallout from viral video alleging fraud

Pro-Trump influencers celebrate the impact of a viral video claiming fraud in Minnesota daycare centers, as the Trump administration responds by freezing federal funds and deploying agents to the state.

Jan 7 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

Homeland Security plans 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota

The Department of Homeland Security has initiated its largest immigration enforcement operation in history, deploying 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis area amidst fraud allegations among Somali residents.

Jan 7 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

House GOP bill could trigger self-deportation for Somali refugees amid Minnesota fraud probe

A new House GOP bill proposes to end Temporary Protected Status for Somali and other refugees, potentially forcing them to self-deport amid ongoing investigations into fraud in Minnesota's social services.

Jan 6 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Minneapolis Hilton cancels ICE agentsโ€™ hotel reservations

The Hilton hotel in Minneapolis has canceled reservations made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, prompting criticism from the Department of Homeland Security following allegations of fraud among Somali immigrants.

Jan 5 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Trump attacks Walz and Omar after freezing Minnesota childcare funding

Donald Trump criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after his administration decided to freeze federal childcare funding to Minnesota, alleging that fraud is linked to immigration from Somalia.

Dec 31 โ€ข 18:25 UTC

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