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Turkey: 199 Arrested in Massive E-Signature Fraud Scheme

A Turkish investigation revealed a large-scale fraud scheme using copied e-signatures of high-ranking officials to create 199 fake diplomas and driver's licenses; 37 suspects were arrested, and the investigation, initially triggered by a university's internal audit, is ongoing.

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North Korean Defector Exposes Clandestine IT Scheme

A North Korean defector revealed how he and others used fake identities to work remote IT jobs for Western companies, generating millions for the North Korean government, highlighting a growing cybersecurity threat.

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North Korea's $600M Covert IT Scheme Revealed

A North Korean defector revealed how thousands of his compatriots use fake identities to work remote IT jobs for Western companies, generating $250m-$600m annually for the regime, highlighting the scheme's growth during the pandemic and its implications for cybersecurity.

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Peterborough Man Jailed for Three Years in International Covid-19 Payment Fraud Scheme

Ali Amjad, a 42-year-old from Peterborough, was jailed for three years for his role in an international payment diversion fraud scheme that stole over £205,000 from a Cambridgeshire agricultural organization and other companies in Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, and Singapore during the 2020 Covi...

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China Targets Cybercrime Accomplices, Focusing on Exploitation of Minors

China's new 16-article guideline, effective immediately, cracks down on cybercrime accomplices, particularly those exploiting minors, with severe penalties for organizers but leniency for underage participants; over 80% of defendants in related cases are under 35.

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China Issues Strict Guideline Targeting Cybercrime Accomplices

China issued a 16-article guideline on Monday to crack down on cybercrime, focusing on those exploiting minors and vulnerable groups for telecom fraud; penalties include up to three years imprisonment and fines, with leniency possible for underage participants.

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North Korean IT Worker Scheme Results in Eight-Year Prison Sentence for US Facilitator

Christina Chapman, a US resident, was sentenced to over eight years in prison for facilitating a North Korean government scheme to place thousands of their IT workers in US companies, generating $17 million for the North Korean government and causing $866,000 in damages to 64 companies.

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North Korean Regime Generates Millions Using Fake IT Workers

A North Korean defector, Jin Su, revealed in a rare BBC interview how he and hundreds of others used fake identities to work remote IT jobs for Western companies, generating \$250-600 million annually for the North Korean regime, highlighting a sophisticated scheme to evade sanctions.

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Brazilian MP Arrested in Rome Pending Extradition

Brazilian-Italian MP Carla Zambelli, convicted of hacking and forgery in Brazil, was arrested in Rome on Tuesday following an Interpol red notice; her extradition is pending.

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China Cracks Down on Cybercrime Facilitators, Focusing on Exploitation of Minors

China's new 16-article guideline, effective immediately, targets cybercrime facilitators who exploit vulnerable groups, particularly minors and students, with penalties up to three years imprisonment and fines; it also emphasizes leniency for underage participants while severely punishing organizers...

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China Issues Strict Guideline to Combat Cybercrime, Targeting Exploiters of Minors

China issued a new guideline on Monday to combat cybercrime, particularly telecom fraud, focusing on those exploiting minors and vulnerable groups, with penalties up to three years imprisonment and fines; it took immediate effect.

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Spanish Police Bust €250,000 Bank Text Scam"

A Spanish criminal network stole over €250,000 using sophisticated 'spoofing' techniques to impersonate banks via text messages, resulting in 16 arrests across Spain and the seizure of electronic devices and documentation.

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