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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Deputy AG Todd Blanche sheds light on new DOJ fraud division to address 'insane' problem

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a new DOJ division aimed at tackling rampant fraud in Minnesota, particularly focusing on Medicaid fraud.

Mar 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The UN denounces that Rosario Murillo diverted public funds to finance repression in Nicaragua

The UN accuses Rosario Murillo of misappropriating public funds to finance paramilitary groups and monitor exiles in Nicaragua through fake projects.

Mar 10 • 21:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Chief Prosecutor's Alarm: Too Easy to Deceive Tax Money

Sweden's Chief Prosecutor warns that it's too easy to fraudulently acquire tax funds, urging stronger action to combat welfare crimes.

Mar 10 • 17:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The criminal case of Alytus District Municipality Mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė has been forwarded to the court

Alytus District Municipality Mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė is facing criminal charges related to fraudulent accounting practices involving public funds.

Mar 10 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The CNIO Board Unanimously Vetos One of the Companies Involved in the Alleged Corruption Scheme

The CNIO Board has unanimously decided to stop contracting with Gedosol SL, linked to an alleged corruption scheme that reportedly embezzled public funds.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After Hamas Tribute – Lund Breaks with Freelance Author

Lund municipality is set to sever ties with freelance author Bissan Edwan following her celebration of Hamas' actions, igniting controversy over the use of public funds for artist support.

Mar 9 • 16:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police seizes R$ 719,000 with indications of public resource diversion in Itabaiana

The Brazilian Federal Police seized R$ 719,000 in cash in Itabaiana, suspecting it of being linked to the diversion of federal public funds.

Mar 9 • 16:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Party with State Forest Money: Why Can't RMK Show the Price Offer?

The RMK organized a party costing 130,000 euros but has been unable to provide documentation supporting the order for the event.

Mar 9 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Identity theft, embezzlement of public funds... Seven men tried for fraud related to MaPrimeRénov'

Seven men are being tried in Paris for defrauding the MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation subsidy program, allegedly embezzling over 1.13 million euros.

Mar 8 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal police arrest two men and seize R$ 500,000 in Aracaju on suspicion of embezzlement of public funds

Federal police in Brazil arrested two men and seized R$ 500,000 suspected of being embezzled public funds in Aracaju.

Mar 7 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Tremendous Fall of Kristi Noem, the Face of Trump's War Against Immigration

Kristi Noem's political downfall is highlighted by controversies around misuse of public funds and her handling of immigration issues.

Mar 7 • 04:40 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Graph of the Day: If Fico's Government Had Been Frugal, It Could Have Built Two New Hospitals Every Year

A report highlights that if the Slovak government under Robert Fico had adhered to its original financial plans, it could have constructed two new hospitals annually, saving significant public funds.

Mar 6 • 13:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Minister's legal bill revealed in parliament as topping $300k

Tasmanian Racing Minister Jane Howlett has reportedly spent over $303,000 of public funds on legal fees since 2023, as disclosed in parliament.

Mar 5 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is known about the operation that investigates the diversion of health resources and removed the mayor and vice-mayor of Macapá

The mayor and vice-mayor of Macapá, along with the city's health secretary, were removed from their positions as part of a federal investigation into alleged fraud in health contracts.

Mar 5 • 12:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Ex-official of the Game Management Association suspected of serious embezzlement in Kuhmo

A former operational manager of the Kuhmo Game Management Association is being charged with serious embezzlement and abuse of office.

Mar 5 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Citskovskis has appealed the court ruling regarding his suspension and disciplinary punishment

Citskovskis has appealed his suspension ruling, which the court deemed illegally implemented and ordered compensation for unpaid wages.

Mar 5 • 08:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Citskovskis has appealed the court ruling in the 'Karins flight' case regarding his suspension and disciplinary sanction

Citskovskis has appealed a court ruling that validated his previous suspension; the court later determined that his suspension was no longer justified, leading to compensation for his back pay.

Mar 5 • 08:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD Staff Affair: Only a Pretense in the Constituency Office

The AfD faces allegations of using public funds to pay a staff member who was purportedly working for the party, a practice that would be illegal if proven systematic.

Mar 4 • 15:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Peternel asks the minister about the exhibition on 'rectal washing': She denies funding it

A Croatian parliament member confronted the Minister of Culture over a controversial exhibition on rectal hygiene related to homosexual relations, claiming that public funds were misallocated for it.

Mar 4 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Macapá are removed and targeted by Federal Police by order of Flávio Dino

The Mayor of Macapá, Dr. Furlan, and Deputy Mayor Mario Neto have been suspended and are under investigation for alleged involvement in a bidding fraud scheme.

Mar 4 • 11:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"Except for the champagne, everything was fake": the former right-hand man of the mayor of Menton admits to embezzling 500,000 euros

Mathieu Messina, the former deputy to the mayor of Menton, has admitted to embezzling nearly 500,000 euros through the issuance of fraudulent invoices.

Mar 3 • 19:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Palmas City Hall paid nearly R$ 400 thousand for a football tournament that was not held and had money diverted, says police

The Civil Police of Palmas has indicted eight individuals for suspected fraud involving funds allocated for a women's football tournament that never took place.

Mar 3 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Consumers in 28 cities in Paraná may lose R$ 1,000 prizes in Nota Paraná; see how to check balance

Prizes from the Nota Paraná program remain unclaimed in 28 cities and are set to expire soon, potentially returning to the government if not collected.

Mar 3 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former mayor investigated for embezzlement of flood funds in RS released after court decision

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo was released by Federal Justice after being arrested due to allegations of misappropriation of public funds for flood recovery in Rio Grande do Sul.

Mar 3 • 12:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The 'ITV case' of Móstoles brings former mayor Noelia Posse to trial in the Provincial Court

Former mayor of Móstoles, Noelia Posse, faces trial for alleged embezzlement related to public funds in the ITV sector.

Mar 3 • 09:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court takes over the 'Plus Ultra' case and keeps the investigation secret

The National Court of Spain has taken over the investigation into the Plus Ultra airline's rescue and will keep it confidential.

Mar 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber establishes processing commission to investigate suspicion of 'rachadinha' against councilor Lincoln Fernandes

The Chamber of Ribeirão Preto has set up a commission to investigate allegations against councilor Lincoln Fernandes regarding 'rachadinha', a form of misconduct linked to the appropriation of public funds.

Mar 3 • 00:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court of Accounts of the DF orders Santa Maria Hospital to return R$ 17 million due to irregularities

The Court of Accounts of the Federal District has ordered the Santa Maria Hospital to return almost R$ 17.6 million due to financial irregularities related to public fund management between 2008 and 2011.

Mar 2 • 23:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Undercover officer allegedly used public money for romantic break in Venice

An undercover officer is accused of misusing public funds to cover a romantic trip to Venice while posing as a political activist.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Promises, ghost commission and working nucleus: what is known about the investigation that points to embezzlement in social projects in TO

An investigation into a social project aimed at vulnerable youth in Palmas revealed embezzlement of public funds that were funneled through ghost companies and political agents.

Feb 28 • 21:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two judges dismissed a complaint against Insfrán for transferring money from the province to the Justicialist Party

Two judges dismissed a complaint against the governor of Formosa, Gildo Insfrán, regarding the alleged diversion of public funds to the Justicialist Party.

Feb 27 • 21:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now speaks the woman who massaged naked Andrew

The woman who provided massages to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has spoken out about her experiences amidst ongoing investigations into the former prince's use of public funds.

Feb 27 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJMG condemns those investigated in Operation Joy Train in Guapé; ex-mayor receives a sentence of 17 years

The former mayor of Guapé, Nelson Alves Lara, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison as part of a corruption investigation involving public resource misappropriation in the municipality.

Feb 27 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Commission decides to archive complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi (PT) in Natal City Hall

The special committee of the Natal City Hall has decided to archive a complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi concerning alleged misuse of public funds for a political event.

Feb 27 • 12:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Senate Summons Justice Minister Oswald Tweh for Filing Criminal Case Against Lawmakers

The Liberian Senate has summoned Justice Minister Oswald Tweh to explain procedural irregularities related to a withdrawn criminal subpoena against the Senate concerning financial discrepancies.

Feb 27 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Social project to combat drugs had 100% of funds diverted on the same day of transfer, says police

A Brazilian police report reveals that a social project aimed at combating drug abuse in Palmas misappropriated all public funds intended for its operation shortly after the funds were transferred.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

David Colmenares participates in FAIS event; emphasizes the importance of auditing resources

David Colmenares Páramo highlights the critical role of auditing in ensuring the effective, honest, and transparent use of public funds meant for social infrastructure projects benefiting people in extreme poverty during a training event for the FAIS 2026.

Feb 27 • 05:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Late Fees', 'Temporary Additions', 'Other': Generic Terms Camouflage Extras in Magistrate Salaries

The article discusses how Brazilian magistrates receive additional payments above the constitutional ceiling, described with vague terms, including amounts paid even after mandatory retirement due to penalties for serious offenses.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Nuns killed in Burundi, a 50-year-old man arrested: he coordinated a cooperative in Emilia for years

After 12 years, the case regarding the murder of three Missionary nuns in Burundi has led to the arrest of Harushimana Guillaume, linked to the crimes while also managing public funds in Italy.

Feb 26 • 16:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation points to embezzlement of R$ 650,000 from social projects in Palmas

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

Feb 26 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marcelo Caumo, former mayor of Lajeado, is arrested by the Federal Police

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested as part of a Federal Police operation investigating the embezzlement of public funds.

Feb 26 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Nataly Morillo on the GAD Expenditure Law: 'The people's money should go to the people, not to political pockets'

Minister Natalia Morillo emphasized that the newly approved expenditure law for autonomous decentralized governments aims to ensure that public funds benefit the citizens directly.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

5 of the most unbelievable 'additional perks' of Brazilian civil service

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether to uphold a suspension on extra salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling, affecting a minority of civil servants with inflated paychecks.

Feb 25 • 18:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of Father and Son for Suspected Embezzlement from Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation

A father and son have been arrested in Osaka for allegedly embezzling funds from the Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Former California charity CEO charged with stealing $1.2m in public funds

The former CEO of a San Francisco charity has been charged with stealing over $1.2 million in public funds intended to support homeless services.

Feb 24 • 21:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Askatasuna, damage of nearly 300 thousand euros after the demonstration on January 31

The costs incurred from the January 31 Askatasuna demonstration in Turin amount to nearly 300,000 euros, impacting public funds and services in the city.

Feb 24 • 08:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Serious crimes in Western Swedish care companies - eleven charged

Eleven individuals have been charged with serious financial crimes related to fraudulent activities in Western Swedish care companies, involving millions of kronor in public funds.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should foreign companies get public money? Poles respond

A recent survey indicates that a significant portion of Polish citizens supports a local content policy that favors public funds being allocated primarily to Polish firms.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy: report

Former Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for massages during his tenure as the U.K.'s trade envoy, alongside extravagant spending, according to former civil servants.

Feb 23 • 19:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

More pressure for the British monarchy: revealing personal expenses that Andrew paid with public funds

Revelations have surfaced regarding Prince Andrew's alleged use of public funds for personal expenses during his tenure as a commercial envoy for Britain.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC

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