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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colonel Flexa takes office in the Legislative Assembly of Amapá after the cassation of Kaká Barbosa

Colonel Arnóbio Flexa Nascimento has officially taken office as a state deputy in Amapá, following the ruling that overturned Kaká Barbosa's mandate due to electoral violations.

Feb 27 • 15:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Report exposes billions in uncovered fraud, waste as watchdog coalition offers support to Trump's crackdown

A coalition of conservative state financial officers reports uncovering billions in taxpayer fraud and waste and supports the Trump administration's initiatives against corruption.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Six Ondo ‘fake pastors’ arrested over ‘miracles’

Six men posing as pastors were arrested in Ondo State for allegedly defrauding residents through staged miracles.

Feb 27 • 00:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest six fake pastors over fraudulent miracles in Ondo

The Ondo State Police have apprehended six individuals posing as pastors for allegedly deceiving residents with fraudulent miracles in Idanre.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Social Insurance Agency warns about a new fraud scheme

The State Social Insurance Agency (VSAA) has issued a warning to residents about phone scammers requesting personal information under the pretense of delivering urgent correspondence via courier.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

JD Vance: Trump's administration froze 260 million dollars to Minnesota

The Trump administration has frozen nearly 260 million dollars in federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota amid a major fraud scandal in the state.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump's 'war on fraud' draws range of reactions during SOTU speech

President Trump's State of the Union address focused on his 'war on fraud', eliciting mixed responses from a panel of voters reflecting the political divide in the country.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota remains frontline in Vance's 'war on fraud' as Walz given 60 days 'to clean up the systems'

Vice President JD Vance has announced a temporary halt to Medicaid funding in Minnesota, giving the state 60 days to address concerns over fraud in its social programs.

Feb 25 • 22:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Fact-checkers challenge Trump’s ‘eight wars’ claim, back him on crime

Fact-checkers have provided a mixed review of President Trump's State of the Union address, validating some of his claims about immigration and crime, while disputing others regarding voter fraud and foreign conflicts.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how Trump dodged facts in his speech – especially one figure is now in the president's favor

Donald Trump reiterated falsehoods and exaggerations during his State of the Union address, particularly regarding the economy, despite prior fact-checking by American media.

Feb 25 • 18:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

JD Vance spearheads 'war on fraud,' promises to root out taxpayer money 'stolen' by illegal immigrants

JD Vance is leading a new initiative to combat fraud related to taxpayer money allegedly misappropriated by illegal immigrants, as emphasized in President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 17:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Trump paints rosy picture of US in record-long State of the Union speech

In his record-setting State of the Union address, President Trump portrayed an optimistic vision for America's future while criticizing social service fraud linked to the Somali community in Minnesota.

Feb 25 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ranting Donald Trump gives unhinged State of the Union full of racist attacks, lies and stunts

Donald Trump's lengthy State of the Union address featured numerous attacks against immigrants and unfounded claims about election fraud, sparking outrage among Democrats.

Feb 25 • 04:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Omar shouts 'you are a murderer' and 'liar' at Trump during State of the Union address

During the State of the Union address, Rep. Ilhan Omar shouted at President Trump, accusing him of being a 'murderer' and a 'liar' in response to his remarks on fraud in Minnesota.

Feb 25 • 04:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking | US President Donald Trump in State of the Union Address: Our nation has come back stronger, better, richer, and more powerful than ever before

In his State of the Union address, President Trump declared that the nation is experiencing unprecedented strength and prosperity, while outlining plans to combat fraud and reduce immigration.

Feb 24 • 23:15 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

IDFC Bank 590 Crore Fraud: Hundreds of Crores Missing from State Government Account? Returned within 24 Hours? Major Bank Corruption Allegations Emerge in the Country

A major fraud involving IDFC Bank has been uncovered, with allegations of missing funds amounting to 590 crores and suspicious transactions tied to various accounts, including those belonging to the Haryana government.

Feb 24 • 10:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

FIR against IDFC First Bank in Haryana, Vigilance starts investigation

The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered an FIR against IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh for a fraud of ₹590 crores.

Feb 24 • 04:25 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Court refers case about fictitious VAT transactions with losses of 255,584 euros to the state

An organized group was involved in fictitious VAT transactions that resulted in significant financial losses for the Latvian government.

Feb 23 • 11:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Audit recommended sacking UNIOSUN VC, rectors over payroll fraud — Consultant

An audit report has recommended the dismissal of the Vice Chancellor and other principal officers of Osun State University for payroll fraud, despite claims of incompetence made by the university's management.

Feb 21 • 20:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Pay attention: From February 26, the login process for state e-services will be updated

On February 26, Estonia will implement a new secure login method, Smart-ID+, for its state e-services to reduce fraud risks and simplify usage.

Feb 21 • 11:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun APC demands investigation into Adeleke's N13 billion payroll fraud

The Osun State chapter of the APC is calling for an investigation into an alleged N13 billion payroll fraud involving the state government and a consulting firm.

Feb 20 • 22:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun rejects N13bn payroll fraud claim, accuses consultant of inflating figures

The Osun State Government has dismissed claims of a N13 billion payroll fraud and accused the auditing firm of inflating figures to benefit financially.

Feb 20 • 16:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest fake military officers in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa State Police have apprehended two individuals for impersonating military personnel in separate incidents in Yenagoa.

Feb 20 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pará registers almost 29,000 virtual scams in 2025; see how to avoid

In 2025, the Brazilian state of Pará recorded nearly 29,000 instances of virtual scams, with the most common being fraud, and authorities are advising the public on prevention measures.

Feb 18 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inspectors seize 120 heads of cattle with undervalued invoice at the border of PA with MA

State inspectors have seized 120 heads of cattle due to an undervalued invoice at the Pará-Maranhão border.

Feb 17 • 19:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

8.6 million in damages: two CAF executives from Val-de-Marne convicted for "serious misconduct"

Two executives from the Val-de-Marne CAF have been convicted of serious misconduct leading to significant financial losses to the state.

Feb 16 • 18:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Massachusetts auditor takes transparency fight to high court after alleged $12M fraud uncovered

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has filed a lawsuit against legislative leaders, including her own party members, to enforce a voter-approved measure allowing audits after discovering nearly $12 million in alleged public assistance fraud.

Feb 15 • 19:18 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Provided incorrect information to the state during apartment purchase: Saved at least 300,000

Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul are linked to a corruption case involving the purchase of a Frogner apartment aided by Jeffrey Epstein, with significant discrepancies in property value and taxation.

Feb 14 • 05:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Greater Noida: Six Arrested in Betting App Fraud Gang Bust Including Nepali Citizen

The Noida Special Task Force has dismantled a multi-state gang involved in online betting fraud, arresting six members including citizens from Nepal and India.

Feb 14 • 04:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Criticism is not only coming from Fico / Šimečka's actions evidently look like a fraud, says Spišiak from PS. Matovič wants to replace Šimečka

Concerns are growing among Slovak opposition leaders about the actions of Michal Šimečka and his mother's dubious financial dealings with state subsidies.

Feb 12 • 17:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

This is how a reindeer herder cheated money from the state

A reindeer herder in Finland was sentenced to conditional imprisonment for fraud, having claimed compensation for three dead reindeer that he falsely attributed to predation.

Feb 12 • 15:58 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: Minister of Hydrocarbons denounces massive customs fraud of petroleum products

The Minister of Hydrocarbons in the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised alarms over massive customs fraud involving petroleum imports, resulting in significant losses for the state treasury.

Feb 12 • 11:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Magnus Gisslén exploited in fake AI films – false weight loss products spread on social media

Former state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén is being misrepresented in AI-generated videos promoting fictitious weight loss products on social media.

Feb 11 • 19:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CCB quizzes OSOPADEC leadership over N400m fraud

The leadership of the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) is being questioned by the Code of Conduct Bureau over alleged misappropriation of N400 million.

Feb 11 • 18:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

James Comer investigates reports of noncitizens found on key swing state's voter rolls

The House Oversight Committee is investigating noncitizens reportedly being registered to vote and included in jury pools in a significant swing state, raising concerns about potential federal law violations.

Feb 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fight Against Social Fraud: They Milk the State Multiple Times

The article discusses the rampant social fraud perpetrated by unscrupulous intermediaries exploiting the state and impoverished migrants in Germany, calling for an end to these practices to maintain social peace.

Feb 10 • 10:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Former Head of ANDIS Diego Spagnuolo Charged with State Fraud and Bribery

Diego Spagnuolo, the former head of Argentina's National Disability Agency (ANDIS), has been charged with state fraud and bribery related to irregularities in the procurement of medical supplies.

Feb 9 • 13:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

State Medical Aid: Sébastien Lecornu Signs Two Decrees of 'Reform'

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has signed two decrees aimed at reforming State Medical Aid for undocumented immigrants, focusing on combating fraud and modernizing state IT systems.

Feb 9 • 07:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota DHS whistleblower details 'smear campaign' after reporting fraud concerns to state

A whistleblower from Minnesota's Department of Human Services alleges she faced retaliation and a smear campaign after reporting fraud concerns, contradicting claims from the state's governor.

Feb 8 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ultrafarma received 327 million reais in undue refunds from scheme in SP government, says MP to Justice

The São Paulo Public Ministry alleges that Ultrafarma received approximately 327 million reais in improper tax refunds due to a fraud scheme involving the State Treasury.

Feb 6 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests electronic ankle bracelet for owner of Ultrafarma and arrest of fugitive auditor involved in corruption scheme at the Treasury Department

The São Paulo Public Ministry has requested the re-application of an electronic ankle bracelet for Ultrafarma's owner, Sidney Oliveira, who is under investigation for tax fraud involving the state Treasury, alongside the arrest of a fugitive auditor.

Feb 5 • 23:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Expanded Investigation by DORH: Director Sold Company Real Estate Below Market Price

The Varaždin County State Attorney's Office has expanded its investigation into a Croatian citizen suspected of economic fraud involving the sale of company real estate below market value.

Feb 5 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP denounces a suspicious group using slaughterhouses to evade taxes and cause damages of R$ 439 million in RO

The Public Ministry of Rondônia has charged six individuals investigated in Operation Boi Gordo for a scheme involving tax fraud and money laundering linked to slaughterhouses across the state.

Feb 4 • 21:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Lagos investment company worker arraigned over N90m diversion

A Lagos State investment company employee, Bello Samuel, has been arraigned for allegedly diverting N90 million from the firm's account for personal use, facing charges of conspiracy and money laundering.

Feb 4 • 02:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 4 • 00:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Complaints tarnish the election of the State prosecutor: calls not to shelve a case against the secretary of the citizen commission

Complaints have emerged regarding the election process for the State prosecutor, with calls to address a fraud case against a key commission official.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Macri and Juan Grabois continue the fight on social media: 'Manager of Poverty,' 'Assistant of Wealth,' idiot and sausage

Jorge Macri and Juan Grabois are engaged in a social media dispute stemming from allegations of fraud related to state assistance programs in Buenos Aires, which involved deceased beneficiaries.

Feb 3 • 04:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Professor gets scared to discover loans of nearly R$ 230 thousand made in his name: "I was going to spend my whole life paying"

José Erisvaldo Barros, a state school teacher, discovered significant deductions from his paycheck for loans he did not take out, resulting in a monthly deduction of R$ 2,468.61 for 96 months.

Feb 3 • 00:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 2 • 18:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Obama wingman Eric Holder defended Walz's vetting — then Minnesota’s fraud scandal erupted

Eric Holder defended Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's vetting for vice presidency shortly before a significant fraud scandal emerged in the state.

Jan 15 • 12:00 UTC

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