JuicyFields Scam: International Raids, New Evidence, and Questions of State Involvement
In April 2024, an international police operation resulted in arrests linked to the JuicyFields cannabis investment scam, which defrauded nearly 200,000 people of €645 million; new investigations reveal connections to previous scams and raise questions about potential Russian state involvement.
JuicyFields Scam: International Raids, New Evidence, and Questions of State Involvement
In April 2024, an international police operation resulted in arrests linked to the JuicyFields cannabis investment scam, which defrauded nearly 200,000 people of €645 million; new investigations reveal connections to previous scams and raise questions about potential Russian state involvement.
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20% Bias Score
FSB Raids Call Center, Arrests 11 in $1 Million-a-Day Fraud Case
The FSB raided a Moscow call center allegedly defrauding 100,000 people in 50 countries, generating $1 million daily, arresting 11 employees and linking the operation to former Georgian Defense Minister David Kezerashvili.
FSB Raids Call Center, Arrests 11 in $1 Million-a-Day Fraud Case
The FSB raided a Moscow call center allegedly defrauding 100,000 people in 50 countries, generating $1 million daily, arresting 11 employees and linking the operation to former Georgian Defense Minister David Kezerashvili.
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56% Bias Score
WhatsApp Phishing Scam Targets German Speakers
A new WhatsApp phishing scam targets German speakers using fake SMS messages mimicking confirmation codes, tricking users into giving account access via a fake webpage and chatbot, leading to potential financial and data breaches.
WhatsApp Phishing Scam Targets German Speakers
A new WhatsApp phishing scam targets German speakers using fake SMS messages mimicking confirmation codes, tricking users into giving account access via a fake webpage and chatbot, leading to potential financial and data breaches.
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32% Bias Score
Joint Police Operation Dismantles Major Online Fraud Ring
Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects allegedly running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; the group, mostly in their twenties, used social media to promote their 'F-game' and recruit young participants, leading to a counter-campaign by police.
Joint Police Operation Dismantles Major Online Fraud Ring
Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects allegedly running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; the group, mostly in their twenties, used social media to promote their 'F-game' and recruit young participants, leading to a counter-campaign by police.
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44% Bias Score
£700M Money Laundering Operation Linked to Russian Intelligence Dismantled
A multi-billion dollar money laundering operation run by a Moscow-based network, involving 84 arrests across 30 countries, including 71 in the UK, was uncovered; linked to Russian intelligence and drug trafficking, it used digital currencies to launder money for criminal gangs.
£700M Money Laundering Operation Linked to Russian Intelligence Dismantled
A multi-billion dollar money laundering operation run by a Moscow-based network, involving 84 arrests across 30 countries, including 71 in the UK, was uncovered; linked to Russian intelligence and drug trafficking, it used digital currencies to launder money for criminal gangs.
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32% Bias Score
UK Busts Russian Money Laundering Networks, Seizing £20 Million
British investigators have disrupted two Russian money-laundering networks, Smart and TGR, arresting 84 people and seizing over £20 million; the networks laundered billions for Russian spying, ransomware attacks, and drug trafficking across 30 countries.
UK Busts Russian Money Laundering Networks, Seizing £20 Million
British investigators have disrupted two Russian money-laundering networks, Smart and TGR, arresting 84 people and seizing over £20 million; the networks laundered billions for Russian spying, ransomware attacks, and drug trafficking across 30 countries.
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40% Bias Score
Swatting Incident Leads to Woman's Death
A woman died in a car crash involving a police officer responding to a swatting incident targeting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home; the email threat was traced to Russia, highlighting the deadly consequences of swatting.
Swatting Incident Leads to Woman's Death
A woman died in a car crash involving a police officer responding to a swatting incident targeting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home; the email threat was traced to Russia, highlighting the deadly consequences of swatting.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Fraud Losses Hit 150 Billion Rubles in 2024
During the first nine months of 2024, Russia saw a 25% increase in ICT-related fraud cases to 353,000, resulting in 150 billion rubles in losses, 15 billion of which were due to unauthorized transactions. Data breaches, such as the nearly 1 billion records leaked in the first half of the year, are s...
Russian Fraud Losses Hit 150 Billion Rubles in 2024
During the first nine months of 2024, Russia saw a 25% increase in ICT-related fraud cases to 353,000, resulting in 150 billion rubles in losses, 15 billion of which were due to unauthorized transactions. Data breaches, such as the nearly 1 billion records leaked in the first half of the year, are s...
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36% Bias Score
International Police Operation Nets Nine Suspects in Major Online Fraud Ring
Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects, mainly in their twenties, for running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; a campaign targets youth to prevent future recruitment.
International Police Operation Nets Nine Suspects in Major Online Fraud Ring
Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects, mainly in their twenties, for running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; a campaign targets youth to prevent future recruitment.
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56% Bias Score
Visa Fraud Targeting Kenyans Seeking Canadian Immigration
Hundreds of Kenyans seeking Canadian visas have been defrauded by agencies offering visa services, resulting in visa denials, travel bans, and financial losses; Canadian authorities report a surge in fraudulent applications from Kenya.
Visa Fraud Targeting Kenyans Seeking Canadian Immigration
Hundreds of Kenyans seeking Canadian visas have been defrauded by agencies offering visa services, resulting in visa denials, travel bans, and financial losses; Canadian authorities report a surge in fraudulent applications from Kenya.
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36% Bias Score
Joint UK-US Operation Disrupts Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Rings Linked to Russia
UK and US authorities launched a three-year investigation, resulting in 84 arrests and sanctions against members of two global money laundering rings that serviced Russian elites, cybercriminals, and drug cartels, revealing a complex network moving funds from Russia into the global financial system.
Joint UK-US Operation Disrupts Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Rings Linked to Russia
UK and US authorities launched a three-year investigation, resulting in 84 arrests and sanctions against members of two global money laundering rings that serviced Russian elites, cybercriminals, and drug cartels, revealing a complex network moving funds from Russia into the global financial system.
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44% Bias Score
Amtsenthebungsverfahren gegen Südkoreas Präsidenten nach Kriegsrechtsausrufung
Südkoreas Präsident Yoon Suk Yeol rief kurzzeitig das Kriegsrecht aus, was von der Opposition als Grund für ein Amtsenthebungsverfahren gesehen wird. Das Parlament lehnte den Ausnahmezustand ab, woraufhin Yoon ihn aufhob und die Minister geschlossen ihren Rücktritt anboten.
Amtsenthebungsverfahren gegen Südkoreas Präsidenten nach Kriegsrechtsausrufung
Südkoreas Präsident Yoon Suk Yeol rief kurzzeitig das Kriegsrecht aus, was von der Opposition als Grund für ein Amtsenthebungsverfahren gesehen wird. Das Parlament lehnte den Ausnahmezustand ab, woraufhin Yoon ihn aufhob und die Minister geschlossen ihren Rücktritt anboten.
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40% Bias Score