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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Investment in cryptocurrencies through Instagram: How the scam works

A new scam targets unsuspecting users on Instagram, promising high returns on cryptocurrency investments but ultimately leading to empty wallets.

Feb 27 • 14:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sandra Echeverría reveals that she was a victim of alleged fraud: 'They promised to pay more than any bank'

Actress and singer Sandra Echeverría has publicly reported being a victim of alleged investment fraud involving a firm that promised higher returns than banks but has ceased payments.

Feb 27 • 04:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kitt fled the studio after accusations against Lusti. A scam is spreading in the name of Katrin Lusti and other public figures.

Estonian TV host Katrin Lust warns the public about a fraudulent scheme using her name and likeness to promote a fake investment opportunity.

Feb 26 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian police plans to catch a fraud call network soon

The Estonian police are preparing to target a fraud call network in the near future, following successful operations by Latvian authorities against similar networks.

Feb 25 • 16:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Fraud Suspect Arrested in Apartment Investment Scandal, Selling at Seven Times Purchase Price

Authorities have arrested nine individuals linked to a real estate company involved in fraudulently convincing elderly clients to invest in overpriced one-room apartments.

Feb 25 • 00:31 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇻 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 • 09:45 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The prosecutor has charged 15 individuals in an extensive money laundering case

The prosecutor has filed charges against three individuals and 12 companies for their involvement in a global investment fraud scheme that resulted in hundreds of millions of euros being laundered.

Feb 23 • 09:02 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 08:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Scammed 100,000 euros every month. 11 fake investors detained in Ukraine; Latvian residents affected

Latvian authorities have collaborated with foreign law enforcement to detain 11 individuals connected to an organized crime scheme that scammed residents, including Latvians, out of over 100,000 euros monthly through fraudulent investment schemes.

Feb 23 • 07:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exploiting the Gaps of 'FOMO' [New Normal - Big Data 2030]

The article discusses the alarming rise in financial frauds linked to feelings of urgency and fear of missing out (FOMO) in the current market scenario.

Feb 22 • 10:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis issues 'do not' warning for anyone who uses social media

Martin Lewis warns social media users about fraudulent investment adverts impersonating him, urging caution when engaging with online content.

Feb 21 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After allegations of real estate fraud, Doni blames rising interest rates in the U.S. and assures that he will honor contracts with investors

Doni, the former Brazilian goalkeeper, faced allegations of real estate fraud but affirmed his commitment to honoring contracts with investors, attributing his company's financial troubles to rising U.S. interest rates.

Feb 20 • 17:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Victim of romance scam induced by TikTok loses 36 million yen

A woman in her 50s from Aomori Prefecture has been defrauded of 36 million yen through a TikTok romance scam involving a supposed investment opportunity.

Feb 20 • 09:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fraudster tricks businessmen out of crores in the name of online trading

A businessman in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was cheated of 1.31 crore rupees in a significant cyber fraud involving online trading platforms.

Feb 20 • 09:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The temptation of trading has proven costly... A businessman from Saharanpur was cheated of 1.31 crore

A businessman in Saharanpur, India, fell victim to a cyber fraud involving 1.31 crore rupees under the guise of online trading.

Feb 20 • 08:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allegations of 'Investment Confidential' Delivered to Epstein... Former Prince Andrew is Investigated and Released

Former Prince Andrew was arrested and investigated for allegedly delivering investment secrets to Jeffrey Epstein before being released, raising significant concern within the British royal family and society.

Feb 20 • 05:47 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Fraudsters Use Not Only Celebrities' Names: Claims an Engineer Created an Investment Scheme

Lithuanian entrepreneur Viktoras Voroncovas has been targeted by fraudsters who created a fake video using AI to draw investors into a scam, undermining his reputation.

Feb 19 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Financial Ombudsman issues 'easier for fraudsters' warning on investment scams

The Financial Ombudsman Service in the UK has issued a warning about the growing prevalence of investment scams, noting a significant rise in complaints related to fraud.

Feb 19 • 13:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Lagos-based businessman arraigned over N230m fraud

A Lagos businessman, Adesiyan Olayinka, has been arraigned in federal court for alleged N230 million forex investment fraud linked to a cloned image of Peter Obi.

Feb 19 • 00:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The court reduced the man's sentence for investment fraud from eight to seven years

A court in Czechia has reduced a man's sentence for investment fraud from eight years to seven years.

Feb 18 • 09:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Invest 10 thousand, get 20 thousand... A ploy by the double money gang that left the police stunned

In Alwar district, Rajasthan, police have arrested two individuals involved in a cyber fraud scheme promising to double investments, revealing a small but active network.

Feb 18 • 08:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

It was supposed to be a profitable investment. They lost almost four million crowns in total

The article discusses a failed investment that resulted in a significant financial loss.

Feb 18 • 05:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Jim Ovia not linked to fake investment scheme — Zenith Bank

Zenith Bank Plc has issued a warning against a fraudulent investment scheme falsely associating its chairman, Jim Ovia, with the scheme.

Feb 17 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I Thought It Was Honest,' Says Man Who Lost R$ 15,000 in Financial Pyramid Scheme in SP

A Brazilian man lost R$ 15,000 to a suspected pyramid scheme run by a marketing company in São Paulo.

Feb 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Last year, investment fraudsters deceived people out of 6.3 million euros

Last year, scams related to investments led to losses of 6.3 million euros in Estonia, with experts urging caution when investing.

Feb 16 • 13:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'You won't get away with it': Mr. Doctor is a victim of fraud; lost 600 thousand pesos

Mexican influencer Mr. Doctor revealed that he was defrauded of 600,000 pesos through a scheme involving a trusted individual.

Feb 13 • 21:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

101 billion won 'romance scam', couple arrested and indicted after evading investigation by changing their faces

A South Korean couple involved in a 10 billion won 'romance scam' in Cambodia has been arrested and indicted after being investigated for their fraudulent activities targeting victims in South Korea.

Feb 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the relationship between Banco Master and the Toffoli family business

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli confirmed he is a partner in a family company involved in dealings with Banco Master's related investment firm amid a financial fraud investigation.

Feb 12 • 14:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Socialite Henry Ikeji denies $2.5 million romance scam allegations

Nigerian socialite Henry Ikeji has rejected accusations of defrauding a Romanian woman in a $2.5 million online romance scam, claiming the allegations are part of a plan to damage his reputation.

Feb 12 • 10:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Special Fraud and Investment/Romance Fraud: Damages Exceed 300 Billion Yen with AI Used for Faces and Voices

In 2025, special fraud and SNS-type investment and romance scams resulted in record damages of over 324.1 billion yen in Japan, sharply increasing from the previous year, with authorities warning of a crisis.

Feb 12 • 01:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Senior Wanted to Invest Wisely, Handed 300,000 to Unknown Man in Cash

An elderly individual in Czechia lost 300,000 crowns after handing it over to an unknown man under the pretense of a beneficial investment.

Feb 11 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Visa study: fast payments and Estonian-language AI scams raise bank fraud losses to record levels

A new Visa study reveals that bank fraud losses in Estonia have surged to nearly 8 million euros, primarily due to investment and banking scams, with an alarming increase projected for future years.

Feb 11 • 14:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gurugram's 'Fraud', Alarm for Property Investors, How to Avoid the Builder's Trap

A major real estate fraud in Gurugram has created a stir among the city and investors following the arrest of Dhruv Datt Sharma, CEO of 32nd Avenue, with allegations of a ₹500 crore scam.

Feb 11 • 05:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fraud of millions with a judge in Himachal Pradesh, the temptation to double the money turned out to be heavy

A judicial officer in Himachal Pradesh was defrauded of 600,000 rupees through a fraudulent online investment scheme that promised high returns.

Feb 10 • 17:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Senior woman believed it was a great investment. Then she found out that 143,000 crowns had mysteriously disappeared from her account

A senior woman in Czechia was misled into believing she was making a lucrative investment, only to discover that 143,000 crowns had vanished from her bank account.

Feb 9 • 23:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dream investment turned into a nightmare. Senior from Slovácko lost 100,000 crowns

A senior citizen from Slovácko lost 100,000 crowns due to a failed investment scheme that promised substantial returns but ended in deception.

Feb 9 • 12:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Worst Investment of Life: Alleged Miloš and Jakub Have Defrauded a Man of One and a Half Million

Two individuals, allegedly named Miloš and Jakub, are accused of defrauding a man out of one and a half million currency units in a scam.

Feb 9 • 08:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Woman said sorry after messaging, man continued chatting and lost 7 million

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a victim lost 7 million rupees to a woman who lured him with a Bitcoin investment scheme.

Feb 9 • 02:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clients of brokerage accused of scam in Ribeirão Preto have been trying to recover investments for 5 years

Clients invested with Mercatore, a brokerage accused of financial fraud, have been attempting to recover their investments for five years after losing over R$ 5 million.

Feb 8 • 18:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Aligarh Cyber Police Achieves Major Success, Arrests 12 Fraudsters from 6 States... Here's How They Trick Victims

The Aligarh Cyber Cell police have arrested 12 individuals from six states in connection with a pan-India cyber investment fraud involving foreign links.

Feb 8 • 03:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Financial Supervisory Authority increases focus on fraud: "Banks must continue to invest"

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority emphasizes the need for banks to enhance their investment in combating fraud, following significant losses in investment scams.

Feb 7 • 18:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Accused of Millions of Fraud Arrested in Gurugram

The Gurugram Police have arrested Dhruvdat Sharma, the director of 32 Milestone Avenue, in connection with a fraud case involving 500 to 1000 crores where he allegedly deceived investors with guaranteed rental returns.

Feb 7 • 11:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Web of Greed and Fraud of 1000 Crores... Mastermind Caught in Gurugram

A major fraud case involving 500 to 1000 crores was uncovered in Gurugram with the arrest of Dhruvadatt Sharma, who allegedly deceived millions with promises of high rental returns.

Feb 7 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police investigates money laundering linked to investment fraud

The Federal Police launched an operation to dismantle a group responsible for money laundering related to an organized crime network involved in investment fraud.

Feb 5 • 11:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Vinkovčan gave tens of thousands of euros to a fake cryptocurrency advisor

A 63-year-old man from Vinkovci reported being defrauded of tens of thousands of euros by an individual who falsely claimed to invest in cryptocurrencies on his behalf from 2019 to 2025.

Feb 5 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessmen are accused of disappearing with clients' investments in brokerage firms in Ribeirão Preto, SP

Federal Justice has accepted a complaint against three businessmen from Ribeirão Preto accused of causing losses to clients by conducting unauthorized financial operations.

Feb 4 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Women fell victim to a fake article and lost tens of thousands of euros

Two women living in Northern Estonia lost tens of thousands of euros after falling for a scam involving a fake article that appeared to be from Delfi, an online media outlet.

Feb 4 • 16:46 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

When a “Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut” is supposed to yield returns – Sylter wine dealer charged

A wine dealer from Sylt is on trial for fraud after offering an investment scheme for wine, champagne, or cognac that left many investors without their money, resulting in millions in losses.

Feb 4 • 15:20 UTC

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