Nigeria: Civil Servants Celebrate As Tinubu Approves Full Gratuity Scheme From 2026
Civil servants in Nigeria are celebrating the approval of a full gratuity scheme for retiring workers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking the end of a long-standing demand.
hy introduces strain number to differentiate probiotics
Hy is launching a new campaign centered around a 'strain number' scheme to distinguish its probiotics.
Man charged in $90M Medicare fraud scheme; DOJ says suspect may have entered US illegally
Anar Rustamov, a foreign national, has been charged with health care fraud involving a scheme to steal over $90 million from Medicare.
Update for NSW portable bonds scheme, as user-fee called into question
The NSW government is set to trial a Smart Rental Bonds system that allows renters to transfer their bond from one property to another before its full launch in mid-2026.
'Paid, Passed': PF reveals how fraud schemes in public competitions operated
A Federal Police investigation has uncovered a fraud scheme in public competitions in Brazil, involving bribery and collusion from police officers.
GenCos decry non-payment despite N501bn debt bond scheme
Power generation companies in Nigeria are expressing concern over the non-payment related to a N501bn bond issued to settle longstanding electricity debts, despite assurances from the government.
Lawmaker distributes food, launches welfare scheme in Oyo
A Nigerian lawmaker distributed food items and launched a welfare initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in Oyo State.
They call for the former leadership of the Córdoba Penitentiary Service to be brought to trial for a corruption and extortion scheme
The prosecution has called for the trial of former high-ranking officials of the Córdoba Penitentiary Service accused of forming a criminal organization involved in corruption and extortion.
Banned NDIS provider filmed entering disability housing
Moaz 'Jay' Ibrahim, banned from the National Disability Insurance Scheme, was recorded entering disability housing in Melbourne, raising concerns about compliance with his ban.
Prosecutor's Office requests the removal of vice-governor from PT and intensifies political crisis in Maranhão
The Maranhão Prosecutor's Office has requested the suspension of Vice-Governor Felipe Camarão over alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme and other financial irregularities.
Money laundering in charcoal and operation against illegal quartz extraction: see the most read of the week
The article highlights the week's most-read news including a money laundering scheme related to charcoal and operations against illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.
The man who didn't turn on the lights in his apartment was an impersonator who fled
Residents discovered that a man registered as a resident in their apartment was actually an impersonator involved in maintenance discussions, later found to be a suspect in a broader scheme linked to construction companies.
Jury finds Elon Musk guilty of misleading investors
Elon Musk has been found guilty of misleading investors during his acquisition of Twitter, though the jury determined he did not intentionally scheme to deceive them.
HMRC Universal Credit alert to 'check today' if you could get £1,200 boost
HMRC alerts Universal Credit recipients about the Help to Save scheme which can provide up to £1,200 in bonuses.
Solar AC: Will run on sunlight, know...
Solar AC is becoming a smart way to reduce electricity bills through the use of solar panels and hybrid technology for cooling during the day.
These 5 Amazing Post Office Schemes Ensure Monthly Earnings
The article discusses five popular and secure post office savings schemes in India that promise good returns, specifically beneficial for women, children, and retirees.
Couple arrested for scheme of delivery of weight loss pens in SC
A couple was arrested in Brazil for allegedly delivering illegal weight loss pens and anabolic steroids.
Epstein's Google Scheme Removed Abuse Information from the Internet
Jeffrey Epstein's efforts to clean up his online reputation raised questions about the extent of his influence and whether public figures were misled about his criminal history.
FBI raids Hollywood mansion in $17.4M alleged mortgage scam targeting seniors, 11 arrested including Iranian
The FBI conducted a raid on a Hollywood mansion linked to a $17.4 million mortgage fraud scheme targeting elderly homeowners, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals.
He created music with AI, used bots, and scammed Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon for 8 million dollars
A North Carolina musician, Michael Smith, pled guilty to a massive digital fraud scheme involving AI-generated music and bots that generated millions in royalties from major streaming platforms.
Couple is arrested in Santa Inês on suspicion of a scam scheme that caused a loss of R$ 59,000
A couple was arrested in Santa Inês, Brazil, suspected of orchestrating an online scam that defrauded victims of R$ 59,000.
Coaf Reports Become a 'Gold Mine' for Police Corruption in SP
Authorities in São Paulo have uncovered a police corruption scheme leveraging financial intelligence reports designed to combat organized crime.
US court sentences Nigerian to 90 months for $1.2 million wire fraud
A Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison by a US court for his involvement in a wire fraud and money laundering scheme.
A New Danger in Finnish Home Networks – This Device Can Hijack Internet Connections
A new threat has emerged in Finland involving malicious code infecting consumer devices, which is part of a larger scheme by the Chinese company Ipidea to mask internet traffic.
New Orleans attorneys found guilty in plot to stage vehicle accidents for payouts
Two personal injury attorneys in New Orleans were found guilty of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to stage vehicle accidents for insurance payouts.
The eternal (and corrupt) traffic jam of the Centenary Bridge: it was born small and its expansion, 'bitten' by Koldo and company, is stalled and without a date
The article reveals corruption linked to the stalled expansion of the Centenary Bridge in Seville, implicating former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán and associates in a scheme to siphon funds from the construction contract.
The trail of Lafattoria: from suppliers to the State to being part of a supposed money laundering network of over $1.7 billion linked to Los Choneros
Lafattoria, a company that supplied food to Ecuadorian prisons for over a decade, is now implicated in a massive money laundering scheme allegedly connected to Los Choneros.
Federal Police analyzes material and details new irregularities in works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG
The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating new irregularities related to a corruption scheme involving construction works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG.
Pension Provision: The Fear of the Big Gap
The article discusses the ongoing promotion of the Riester pension scheme in Germany, highlighting its intended benefits for low earners and single parents, amidst growing concerns over pension poverty.
Operation arrests suspects of fraudulently obtaining loans using fake IDs, causing a loss of R$ 710,000 in MA
The police in Maranhão arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraud scheme using fake IDs, resulting in significant financial losses.
Justice condemns retired judge and others involved in scheme with precatórios in Campo Grande
A retired judge and several others were sentenced for participating in a scheme that defrauded the public budget of Campo Grande, Brazil.
Two Latvian Citizens Arrested in Vilnius for Collecting Money from Residents Deceived by Russian-speaking Fraudsters
Two Latvian citizens have been arrested in Vilnius for involvement in a fraudulent scheme targeting Russian-speaking residents of Lithuania, where the suspects impersonated bank employees and police officers to steal money.
Hacker wanted bitcoin from blackmailed N.S. legislator, police say
A Nova Scotia legislator, Rick Burns, has been targeted in a hacking and blackmail scheme where the hacker demanded bitcoin after releasing compromising materials.
Police aim at international trafficking scheme of women for sexual exploitation in SC
The Federal Police of Brazil launched an operation against the international trafficking of women for sexual exploitation in Santa Catarina following a report from a Paraguayan woman.
Affordability mandate dropped from Qld housing supply scheme
The Queensland government has removed an affordable housing mandate from its development planning scheme, which the opposition claims exacerbates the housing affordability crisis.
$11m fraud: US moves to revoke Nigerian’s citizenship
The US is pursuing the revocation of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem's citizenship following his conviction for an $11 million fraud scheme.
Feds charge 3 in $2.5b scheme to smuggle US AI tech to China using dummy servers
Three men have been charged in a massive federal scheme to illegally export $2.5 billion worth of U.S. artificial intelligence technology to China through various deceptive practices.
'Speaking from the police station...' Doctor transferred 3.4 million to fraudsters
A retired doctor in Nagaur, India, fell victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a phone call from someone impersonating a police officer, resulting in a loss of 34 lakh rupees.
Newell's, Huracán, and a supposed match-fixing scheme that secured the Rosario team's stay in 2025
The article discusses allegations of match-fixing involving Newell's and Huracán that potentially ensured Newell's survival in the league.
Porsche seized in operation against million-dollar gambling scheme and illegal weight-loss pens in the interior of SP
A Porsche was seized and a woman arrested in a police operation targeting an illegal gambling and weight-loss drug scheme in Rio Claro, São Paulo.
Piracicaba resident arrested for illegal distribution of weight-loss medications
A man was arrested in Piracicaba, Brazil, suspected of being the main distributor in an illegal scheme selling weight-loss medications, including several banned substances.
Man arrested after fraud in delivery of cargo valued at R$ 30 thousand
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Poá for allegedly being part of a fraud scheme involving a food cargo worth R$ 30,9 thousand.
New details on Post Office scandal compensation for wronged family members
The UK Government has announced a new compensation scheme for the families of postmasters harmed by the Horizon scandal, allowing them to make personal injury claims and receive fixed payments.
Suspect of being the final beneficiary of the INSS scheme negotiates plea deal with the Federal Police
Businessman Maurício Camisotti, arrested since last year for suspected involvement in INSS frauds, is negotiating a plea deal with the Federal Police as part of the ongoing investigation into the fraud scheme.
Couple Found Carbonized Operated a Loan Shark Scheme in Roraima, Investigation Points Out
A couple found dead and burned in Brazil were reportedly involved in a loan sharking operation, according to police investigations that have led to multiple search warrants.
MP charges federal deputy for money laundering in Adriano da Nóbrega scheme
The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has charged federal deputy Rogério Teixeira Júnior in connection with a money laundering scheme linked to the notorious militiaman Adriano da Nóbrega.
Namibia: Vice President Lucia Witbooi Launches Gipf Housing Scheme At Mariental
Vice President Lucia Witbooi inaugurated a new housing scheme in Mariental aimed at providing affordable home loans backed by pension funds.
There Was Influence from Yoon Seok-yeol Behind the Rush of the ‘Third-Party Compensation’ for Forced Labor
A government audit revealed that the expedited implementation of the third-party compensation scheme for forced labor victims was influenced by the presidential office of Yoon Seok-yeol.
Horizon IT scandal compensation scheme set up for families of victims
A new compensation scheme has been established for the family members of post office operators affected by the Horizon IT scandal in the UK.
$91m tax fraud: US moves to strip Nigerian convict of citizenship
The US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem due to his involvement in a significant identity theft and tax fraud scheme.