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🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

US-based Nigerian jailed 19 years over $4m romance fraud

Leslie Mba, a Nigerian man based in the US, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for his involvement in a $4 million romance fraud scheme and business email compromise.

Mar 3 • 00:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businesswoman and intermediary indicted on suspicion of fraud of over R$ 30 thousand in Italian citizenship in MT

A businesswoman and an intermediary have been indicted for allegedly committing fraud in the issuance of Italian citizenship, causing over R$ 30 thousand in losses to victims in Cuiabá.

Mar 2 • 21:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Farmer sentenced for illegally obtaining EU subsidy funds

A farmer in Lithuania was sentenced for submitting forged documents to receive a €15,000 subsidy for purchasing a tractor.

Mar 2 • 14:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Lawyers Consider Request for Retrial in Stimulant Case; Expert is Former Employee Involved in DNA Test Fraud

Japanese lawyers are contemplating a retrial request for a drug possession case after it was revealed that one of the expert witnesses involved was a former employee dismissed for misconduct in DNA testing.

Feb 28 • 06:02 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Sydney solicitor allegedly stole $15m from clients for gambling

A Sydney solicitor has been charged with stealing nearly $15 million from clients to fund his gambling activities.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Millionaire concealed his huge income, says prosecutor

A millionaire in Satakunta faces legal trouble once again, this time for allegedly lying about his income during a court proceeding.

Feb 26 • 18:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The judge Inese Siliņeviča, who is being prosecuted for fraud, continues her career as a judge's assistant

Inese Siliņeviča, a judge dismissed due to fraud allegations, is now working as an assistant judge despite ongoing legal proceedings against her.

Feb 26 • 16:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai won an appeal in a fraud case

Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct newspaper 'Apple Daily', achieved an unexpected victory in his fraud appeal amidst ongoing legal troubles related to national security charges.

Feb 26 • 04:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Jimmy Lai has been vindicated

A Hong Kong appeal court has overturned a fraud conviction against media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.

Feb 26 • 04:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Court of Appeal overturns fraud conviction against Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court of appeal has overturned a lower court's conviction against media mogul and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, impacting both the conviction and sentencing for fraud.

Feb 26 • 02:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A 'gigantic hoax': the incredible story of the university professor who invented a 'false Nobel' to claim it for himself

A university professor in France is accused of fabricating a prestigious academic award and falsely obtaining recognition for it.

Feb 25 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals pretend to be lawyer, judge, and prosecutor and simulate virtual hearing to scam merchant in PR

A merchant in Paranavaí, Brazil, was scammed after criminals posed as legal figures and conducted a fake virtual hearing.

Feb 25 • 22:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The mega real estate scam of the L'Abbate clan will go to trial with 5 detainees and the demands of the scammed to recover their savings

A major real estate fraud attributed to the L'Abbate clan is advancing to a public trial with five individuals detained, while victims seek to recover their lost savings.

Feb 25 • 17:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Video Call, 25 Days of Digital Arrest... The Story of Fraud of 25 Million Rupees against a Doctor

A retired Air Force doctor in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, was defrauded of approximately ₹25 million over 25 days through a cyber scam that involved threats of legal action and continuous pressure via video calls.

Feb 25 • 01:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A man managed to live in a New York hotel for years without paying a cent - and this was completely legal!

An individual in New York pleaded guilty to fraud after illegally attempting to acquire the famous New Yorker Hotel, culminating a years-long legal saga stemming from an obscure rental law that allowed him to live in the hotel rent-free in Manhattan.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Series beautifier sentenced to prison

A 32-year-old woman in Finland has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for committing multiple frauds and thefts as a beauty industry impersonator.

Feb 24 • 08:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Court Dealt with School Enrollment Fraud. It Left a Loophole

A Czech court has addressed issues surrounding fraudulent school enrollments but left legal ambiguities unchanged.

Feb 24 • 06:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer's photo used in 5 scam attempts against clients: 'They provide false information about processes'

A lawyer from Araraquara, Brazil, discovered that her name and photo were being used in multiple scam attempts aimed at her clients, involving fake legal processes and fraudulent payment requests.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Anil Ambani Gets Setback in Bank Fraud Case, HC Rejects Four-Week Extension

Anil Ambani has suffered a setback after the Bombay High Court dismissed a single bench order that had halted proceedings in a bank fraud case against him.

Feb 23 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctor whose CRM was used by false professional in Alumínio works more than 100 km from where suspect acted: 'I feel outrage'

A doctor’s credentials were misused by a fake professional in Alumínio, causing the doctor to express outrage and take legal action.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 18:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DOGE’s Medicaid data dump aims to expose fraud — but privacy and legal hurdles loom

The release of anonymous Medicaid data aims to enhance transparency and combat fraud, but concerns about patient privacy and legal complexities pose significant challenges for successful prosecutions.

Feb 21 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice convicts former mayor and former legal director of Pirajuí for fraud in property expropriation

The former mayor and legal director of Pirajuí were convicted for fraud related to the expropriation of properties in 2022.

Feb 20 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Ayuso's boyfriend uses the conviction of the Attorney General to request the annulment of his tax fraud case

Alberto González Amador, boyfriend of President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is seeking to have his tax fraud case annulled, citing a recent conviction of the Attorney General for a breach of secrecy as a violation of his rights.

Feb 19 • 22:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Inverforx Fraud: Italian Court Rejects Extradition to Mexico of 'Financial Guru'

An Italian appeals court in Palermo has denied the extradition of Luis Alberto Pérez Zamorano, founder of Inverforx and accused of defrauding thousands, due to a legal pardon granted by the victim.

Feb 19 • 18:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Case of ₹40,000 Crore... ED's New Summon to Anil Ambani, Shares Slump

Anil Ambani is facing legal troubles as the Enforcement Directorate has issued a new summon in connection with a ₹40,000 crore bank fraud case.

Feb 19 • 06:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Master Partner, Augusto Lima Had Meteoric Rise and Short Life as a Banker

Augusto Lima, the owner of Banco Pleno, experienced a rapid rise in the financial sector but faced legal troubles that led to the downfall of his bank.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-SP files actions against alleged scheme of frauds in roadworks during Rodrigo Garcia's management

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated legal actions against an alleged fraud scheme involving rural roadworks executed during the administration of former Governor Rodrigo Garcia, potentially costing the public treasury up to R$ 50 million.

Feb 18 • 23:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

He will never forget what they called the room at the city hall, where the fraud suspects were called for conversation

The article discusses the aggressive monitoring efforts by Danish authorities to identify fraudsters abusing social benefits, while highlighting concerns about citizens' legal rights and protections.

Feb 18 • 20:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

He will never forget what they called the room at the town hall, where the suspected fraudsters were called for interrogation

The article discusses the scrutiny of Danes suspected of fraudulently claiming social benefits, highlighting legal concerns about citizens' rights amid extensive surveillance and data analysis efforts.

Feb 18 • 20:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Sentenced person who posed as a lawyer and worked in the FGR of Querétaro

Antonio Rivas has been sentenced for using false documents to impersonate a lawyer while working as a public servant in Querétaro's FGR office.

Feb 17 • 03:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fraud by fake lawyer expands across Brazil and pattern indicates connection with gangs

The fraudulent practice of fake lawyers is on the rise in Brazil, evolving into a structured criminal operation.

Feb 15 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One Year After the $LIBRA Case: Advances and Deadlocks in a Case that Moves at Two Speeds

The $LIBRA case, which emerged a year ago, exhibits both significant progress in uncovering suspicious transactions and troubling delays in key investigative measures, leaving President Milei without legal representation.

Feb 14 • 21:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A ruling by the Mendoza Court benefited a former distributor of Manaos who will receive a multi-million compensation

A former distributor of the Manaos soda won a lawsuit against the company, being awarded over 800 million pesos due to fraudulent practices in their employment relationship.

Feb 13 • 23:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fortune, Fraud, and Death: The Controversial Maxwell Family and Their Attempts to Regain Wealth: 'Mom, I Exist'

The article explores the complex legacy of Ghislaine Maxwell's family, detailing her father's rise to wealth and her struggles to reclaim that wealth following his death and her subsequent legal troubles.

Feb 13 • 15:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Over 50 as defendants in a major fraud case

More than 50 individuals are reportedly involved as defendants in a significant fraud case in Iceland.

Feb 13 • 15:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Trump Rejects Climate Change Policy Document Adopted During Obama's Administration

Trump announced the cancellation of a climate change policy from 2009, claiming it had no legal basis and was a fraud, which sparked criticism and legal threats from environmental groups.

Feb 13 • 02:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A Tough Nut to Crack: One Court's Clarification Was Not Enough for the Neringa Council Member

The Lithuanian appellate court ruled that council member Laurynas Vainutis committed fraud over a three-year period, but a subsequent participation in council meetings raised questions about compliance with legal prohibitions.

Feb 12 • 11:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Prosecution ordered to produce witnesses in N152m fraud trial

The Federal High Court in Lagos has mandated the prosecution in the N152 million fraud case against property developer Olukayode Olusanya to ensure witness presence at the next hearing, rescheduled for April 2026.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

"Pealtnägija": Can we really easily get rid of loans taken by scammers?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the cancellation of loans taken out by scammers using a victim's identity, highlighting that while some legal opinions may suggest ease, the reality is much more complicated.

Feb 11 • 18:08 UTC
🇺🇸 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 • 16:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Panevėžys District Court Did Not Mitigate the Sentence of a Phone Scammer Who Defrauded Tens of Thousands of Euros

The Panevėžys District Court confirmed a 3.5-year prison sentence for Dovydas Maulius, a phone scammer, despite adjustments to the legal assessments of some crimes.

Feb 11 • 15:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

BA: Sentenced to five months in prison for serious insurance fraud

A family man in his twenties has been sentenced to five months in prison for serious insurance fraud related to a fire incident in Bergen, Norway.

Feb 11 • 14:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

John Elkann, the probation fades. What happens now

John Elkann's request for probation in a legal proceeding regarding his grandmother's residence has been denied by the Turin court, while his attorneys wait for the outcome of their appeals.

Feb 11 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Goleada Case: What is known about the legal situation of the mayor of Guayaquil and the other 10 detainees

The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, along with his brothers and eight others, has been detained and is facing legal charges related to organized crime and tax fraud.

Feb 11 • 10:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of Prosecutors / The Government Increased Taxes for Citizens and Businesses, but Created a Paradise for Tax Fraudsters

The Slovak government has increased taxes for its citizens and businesses while potentially facilitating an environment favorable for tax fraudsters, according to a legal analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 10 • 23:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retirees may have to pay for the luxury of Vorcaro

Daniel Vorcaro, accused of fraud and mismanagement, leads a lavish lifestyle, raising concerns over potential financial impacts on retirees due to a legal trigger that could shift the cost of his extravagant spending onto them.

Feb 10 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The former Spanish military who spied on Assange for the CIA will be tried for legal fraud and document falsification

The former Spanish military, David Morales, is to be tried for fraud and document forgery related to his spying activities on Julian Assange for the CIA.

Feb 10 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Geoff Clark was jailed for fraud but questions persist for community

Former ATSIC head Geoff Clark was imprisoned for fraud, but lingering legal issues continue to impact his Aboriginal community.

Feb 9 • 19:31 UTC

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