Woman convicted for creating nonexistent child to receive death pension in RS
A woman in Brazil has been convicted of fraud after creating a fictitious son to obtain a death pension for nearly 14 years.
BBC money expert says 'it can be gone forever' as she issues £34,000 pension scam warning
A BBC finance expert warns the public about pension scams, emphasizing the significant losses experienced by victims.
Federal Police transfers confidential data from Master to CPMI of INSS
Confidential data concerning Banco Master and its owner Daniel Vorcaro has been transferred to the CPMI of INSS for investigation into retirement and pension frauds.
Master Case: Vorcaro Will Not Attend the CPMI of INSS Next Monday
Banker Daniel Vorcaro will not appear before a special congressional inquiry into pension fraud in Brazil, sparking concerns among lawmakers about the implications of his absence.
The Ministry Warns about Rampant Fraudsters Targeting Your Money in the Second Pension Pillar
The Lithuanian Ministry has issued a warning about fraudulent emails targeting individuals' pension funds, using false claims and urgency to deceive citizens.
Police: Money taken from pension funds can be lost quickly
The police warn the public to be cautious about withdrawing funds from pension schemes due to potential financial scams.
DWP new powers to take money from your bank account - what you need to know
The UK Department for Work and Pensions now has new powers to check bank accounts as part of an initiative to combat benefit fraud.
Mummified Body of Woman Found in Home in Germany
A woman in Germany has been accused of hiding her mother's mummified body for years to continue receiving her pension benefits.
Man kills his mum with a hammer then tells an evil lie to pocket her pension
Marco Paventi, 58, has been accused of murdering his mother, Enrica Bardotti, in Italy and attempting to disguise the act by lying about her whereabouts.
Man from Tachov collected pension from deceased mother-in-law for 25 years, drowning in million-dollar executions
A man in the Tachov region has been receiving a pension from his late mother-in-law for over 25 years, leading to severe financial consequences due to unpaid debts.
Lower Bavaria: Mummified Body Found - 82-Year-Old Daughter Under Suspicion of Pension Fraud
A mummified body discovered in Lower Bavaria has led to an investigation into the deceased's 82-year-old daughter for alleged pension fraud.
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.
'Sir, I am alive..!'' Husband exposes wife's deceit, she was receiving widow pension
A man in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, is proving his aliveness to counter his wife's fraudulent claims to widow pension after she declared him dead on papers.
VIDEOS: NE2 of Friday, February 6, 2026
The article reports on various significant events and developments, including a capital plan delivered to the Central Bank, a technical report from the TCU, a pension fraud investigation, real estate sales by Correios, the tragic death of a girl due to cancer and financial fraud, and the deaths of influencer Henrique Maderite and DJ Young Slade.
Master Bank: CPI in Brodowski, SP, investigates investments of municipal servers' pension
The Brodowski city chamber has established an investigative committee to examine the pension funds invested by the local public servers' retirement institute in Master Bank, which was liquidated by the Central Bank amid fraud allegations.
Federal Police investigates suspected fraud in Amapá's pension investments
The Federal Police launched Operation Gray Zone in Macapá to investigate irregularities in the management of pension funds in Amapá.
Lula says he spoke with son mentioned in CPMI of INSS: 'If you have anything, you'll pay the price'
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva revealed that he warned his son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, about potential consequences related to his name being mentioned in an inquiry into pension fraud.
Retirees' assets were attacked by fraudsters in the Master case, says expert
Legal expert Rômulo Saraiva stated that the Master case represents an attack on retirees' assets by fraudsters, highlighting manipulation in the investigation of former Rioprevidência president Deivis Marcon Antunes.
Former president of Rioprevidência is arrested on suspicion of fraud with Banco Master
Former president of the state pension fund Rioprevidência, Deivis Marcon Antunes, was arrested by federal police for alleged fraud related to a nearly R$ 1 billion investment in Banco Master.
VIDEOS: JL2 on Tuesday, February 3, 2025
Various news topics include a congressional approval for public sector pay increases, the arrest of a former public pension president due to fraud investigations, a federal inquiry into management fraud at BRB, violence against a dog by teenagers, record low temperatures in Cuba exacerbating a crisis, the US downing an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier, and a significant rise in gold prices.
VIDEOS: RJ2 from Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The article discusses key events and investigations taking place in Brazil, including a congress approval for salary increases for public servants, the arrest of a former pension fund president, and investigations into fraudulent management at BRB and animal cruelty cases.
Retirees and pensioners of Piauí must take Proof of Life in their birthday month
Retirees and pensioners in Piauí are required to perform the Proof of Life process in their birthday month to maintain their benefits, ensuring the proper allocation of public resources and contributing to the sustainability of the state pension system.
A widow faces four years in prison accused of continuing to collect her deceased husband's pension for seven years
A widow is facing a four-year prison sentence for allegedly collecting her deceased husband's pension for seven years after his death.