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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

More details emerge regarding raids on โ€˜Varlฤ—โ€™ and โ€˜Topo groupโ€™: value of suspicious transactions exceeds 60 million euros

An investigation into suspected VAT fraud in international trade reveals potential losses in Lithuania of around 7 million euros, with suspicious transactions exceeding 60 million euros.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

More details revealed about detained fraudsters in Ukraine: Lithuanian woman lost about 60,000 euros

Lithuanian and Ukrainian law enforcement agencies conducted a special operation in Dnipro, Ukraine, dismantling an international fraud scheme that preyed on citizens through a fake cryptocurrency investment platform.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Dnipro's investment fraudster call network dismantled, victims also in Latvia

A significant international operation led to the dismantling of a network of fraudulent call centers in Dnipro, Ukraine, that targeted investment scam victims in Latvia and elsewhere in Europe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A fraud call center in Ukraine was liquidated during an international operation

An international operation resulted in the dismantling of a fraud call center in Dnipro, Ukraine, which lured victims into cryptocurrency investment scams.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor accuses three individuals and 12 companies of extensive money laundering

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office has charged three individuals and twelve companies in connection with a significant money laundering investigation linked to an investment fraud totaling hundreds of millions of euros.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonian Authorities: Cooperation with Ukraine to Catch Phone Fraudsters is Ongoing

Estonian authorities are collaborating with Ukraine to apprehend criminal organizations involved in phone fraud despite challenges posed by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Details of the Largest War on Phishing and Digital Fraud Gangs in Africa

An international operation led to the arrest of 651 suspects and the recovery of over $4.3 million in an anti-cyber crime initiative across 16 African countries.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Serengeti 2.0: Campaign Against Cyber Fraud Arrests 1200 Suspects in 18 Countries

An international campaign, dubbed 'Serengeti 2.0,' has led to the arrest of over 1200 individuals suspected of cyber crimes across 18 African countries and the UK.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Hawala Racket Exposed in JK, 8,000 Accounts Linked to Anti-India Activities Frozen

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have revealed a rapidly growing 'mule account' network linked to international fraud gangs, resulting in the freezing of over 8,000 accounts suspected of funding separatist or anti-national activities.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fake App, Fake Company, and Mule Account... International Cyber Syndicate Exposed, 17 Arrested

Delhi police have exposed an international cyber syndicate with the arrest of 17 individuals, including a key member operating from Dubai.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Dual Somali-Australian National Arrested At JKIA Over Fraud

A dual Somali-Australian citizen has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya over a significant fraud investigation.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fake Police Station Abroad, Gandhi's Photo... 'Digital Arrest' Game Going On!

In Cambodia, nearly 200 scam centers have been shut down as part of a crackdown on international fraud, with significant arrests made.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cambodian authorities announce the detention of about 800 people, including Japanese nationals, suspected of involvement in special fraud

Cambodian authorities have detained approximately 800 individuals, including Japanese nationals, suspected of involvement in special fraud operations.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cambodian Government Aims to Eradicate Special Fraud by April, Strengthening Crackdown on Foreigners

The Cambodian government has set a goal to eradicate special fraud by April, intensifying crackdowns as foreigners flee from scam operations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Director of the venue receives prison sentence for fraud with membership numbers

The Israeli security cabinet has approved measures that grant authorities more powers over Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, allowing settlers to buy land and expand settlements deemed illegal by international law.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

International Cyber Crime Racket Busted in Delhi, Three Accused Caught

Delhi police have arrested three individuals involved in an organized international cyber fraud racket linked to significant online scams in stock market investments.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Police return $23,000 to victim of international romance scam

The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated $23,000 to a victim in the Cayman Islands who was scammed in an international romance scam allegedly involving a Nigerian suspect.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Police analyse documentary on Nigerian posing as Dubai Crown Prince

The Nigeria Police Force is investigating a documentary alleging that a Nigerian socialite impersonated the Crown Prince of Dubai to defraud an international victim.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas on Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The report covers several significant events including the approval of salary increases for public servants, the arrest of a former president related to fraud investigations, a police inquiry into management fraud at BRB, and incidents of animal cruelty involving teenagers, alongside international updates from Cuba and the USA.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

CBI Tightens Grip on Cyber Criminals, Raids 35 Locations, Dismantles International Cyber Fraud Gang

The CBI has executed 'Operation CyStrike' to dismantle international cyber fraud gangs operating from India, involving multiple countries' agencies.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Thousands of people escape from forced labor centers dedicated to cyber fraud in Cambodia

Thousands of individuals, including alleged trafficking victims, have escaped or been freed from extensive cyber fraud labor camps across Cambodia, leaving them stranded and destitute, according to Amnesty International.

Feb 2 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Phone Scam: Do not answer if you see a number starting with these digits

Authorities warn citizens about phone scams involving unknown international numbers with specific codes, urging them to avoid answering to prevent potential fraud.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:59 UTC

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