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Sextortion Suspect Extradited, Faces Life in Prison After Teen's Suicide
Following his son's suicide due to sextortion, South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey is now seeking justice after the extradition of the Nigerian suspect, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, who faces life imprisonment. The case prompted the passage of Gavin's Law, aimed at preventing similar tragedies.
Sextortion Suspect Extradited, Faces Life in Prison After Teen's Suicide
Following his son's suicide due to sextortion, South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey is now seeking justice after the extradition of the Nigerian suspect, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, who faces life imprisonment. The case prompted the passage of Gavin's Law, aimed at preventing similar tragedies.
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Nigerian Man Extradited to US for Sextortion Leading to Teen's Suicide
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, was extradited to the US on Saturday to face charges of child exploitation resulting in death and distribution of child sexual abuse material following the suicide of his 17-year-old victim, Gavin Guffey, who was allegedly sextorted by Lawa...
Nigerian Man Extradited to US for Sextortion Leading to Teen's Suicide
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, was extradited to the US on Saturday to face charges of child exploitation resulting in death and distribution of child sexual abuse material following the suicide of his 17-year-old victim, Gavin Guffey, who was allegedly sextorted by Lawa...
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Police Bust Cybercrime Ring, Recovering €420,000 in Stolen Funds
Seventeen individuals were arrested in Spain for a cybercrime operation involving stolen credit card data purchased from the dark web, resulting in €420,000 in losses for 282 victims. The group used the data to make fraudulent online purchases from various retailers, including El Corte Inglés.
Spanish Police Bust Cybercrime Ring, Recovering €420,000 in Stolen Funds
Seventeen individuals were arrested in Spain for a cybercrime operation involving stolen credit card data purchased from the dark web, resulting in €420,000 in losses for 282 victims. The group used the data to make fraudulent online purchases from various retailers, including El Corte Inglés.
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36% Bias Score
Cybercrime Ring Uses Bikini GIFs to Defraud Users and Undermine News
A cybercrime group, VexTrio, uses Instagram comments filled with GIFs of women in bikinis to direct users to malicious websites, defrauding them and undermining news media's credibility; the operation is linked to a Russian server.
Cybercrime Ring Uses Bikini GIFs to Defraud Users and Undermine News
A cybercrime group, VexTrio, uses Instagram comments filled with GIFs of women in bikinis to direct users to malicious websites, defrauding them and undermining news media's credibility; the operation is linked to a Russian server.
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20% Bias Score
Irkutsk Oblast Scams Result in 43.9 Million Ruble Loss
Scammers in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, stole 43.9 million rubles in the first half of 2025 through various methods, including investment schemes, fake emergency calls, and fraudulent communications from authorities; losses included 17.989 million rubles from investment scams, 8 million rubles from fake...
Irkutsk Oblast Scams Result in 43.9 Million Ruble Loss
Scammers in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, stole 43.9 million rubles in the first half of 2025 through various methods, including investment schemes, fake emergency calls, and fraudulent communications from authorities; losses included 17.989 million rubles from investment scams, 8 million rubles from fake...
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Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Man Extradited, Indicted in Sextortion Case Resulting in Teen's Suicide
A Nigerian man was extradited to the U.S. and indicted for sextortion resulting in the suicide death of a South Carolina teen, Gavin Guffey, prompting new state legislation and highlighting a rise in similar scams originating from Nigeria.
Nigerian Man Extradited, Indicted in Sextortion Case Resulting in Teen's Suicide
A Nigerian man was extradited to the U.S. and indicted for sextortion resulting in the suicide death of a South Carolina teen, Gavin Guffey, prompting new state legislation and highlighting a rise in similar scams originating from Nigeria.
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Crypto Romance Scam Costs California Businessman \$700,000
A California businessman lost \$700,000 in a cryptocurrency romance scam, highlighting the need for investor due diligence in a largely unregulated sector where anonymity and crypto mixers hinder asset recovery. Law enforcement and private legal actions are potential remedies.
Crypto Romance Scam Costs California Businessman \$700,000
A California businessman lost \$700,000 in a cryptocurrency romance scam, highlighting the need for investor due diligence in a largely unregulated sector where anonymity and crypto mixers hinder asset recovery. Law enforcement and private legal actions are potential remedies.
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Mexican Scientist Arrested for Aiding North Korean Sanctions Evasion
A Mexican scientist was arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly using his identity to help two North Korean operatives develop smartphone apps for US companies, generating at least \$866,000 that was laundered through a Chinese bank account and ultimately benefited the North Korean regime.
Mexican Scientist Arrested for Aiding North Korean Sanctions Evasion
A Mexican scientist was arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly using his identity to help two North Korean operatives develop smartphone apps for US companies, generating at least \$866,000 that was laundered through a Chinese bank account and ultimately benefited the North Korean regime.
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40% Bias Score
Cyber Trading Fraud: Deepfakes and Millions in Losses
A podcast episode on "Aha! Behind True Crime" exposes cyber-trading fraud techniques, including the use of deepfakes and deceptive platforms, highlighting challenges faced by law enforcement and resulting in millions of euros in losses.
Cyber Trading Fraud: Deepfakes and Millions in Losses
A podcast episode on "Aha! Behind True Crime" exposes cyber-trading fraud techniques, including the use of deepfakes and deceptive platforms, highlighting challenges faced by law enforcement and resulting in millions of euros in losses.
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36% Bias Score
Romance Scam Results in 20-Year Sentence, Allegedly Leads to Victim's Death
Nigerian national Anthony Ibekie and his co-conspirators defrauded victims of $3.5 million through an online romance scam, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for Ibekie and allegedly causing the death of one victim, Laura Kowal, who sent nearly $2 million to the scammers before being found dead ...
Romance Scam Results in 20-Year Sentence, Allegedly Leads to Victim's Death
Nigerian national Anthony Ibekie and his co-conspirators defrauded victims of $3.5 million through an online romance scam, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for Ibekie and allegedly causing the death of one victim, Laura Kowal, who sent nearly $2 million to the scammers before being found dead ...
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Corporatization of Cryptocurrency Crime Exceeds \$51 Billion in 2024
Chainalysis's 2024 report reveals that cryptocurrency crime, exceeding \$51 billion, has evolved into corporate-style criminal enterprises offering "crime-as-a-service", utilizing stablecoins (63% of volume), and employing sophisticated risk management strategies, presenting significant challenges f...
Corporatization of Cryptocurrency Crime Exceeds \$51 Billion in 2024
Chainalysis's 2024 report reveals that cryptocurrency crime, exceeding \$51 billion, has evolved into corporate-style criminal enterprises offering "crime-as-a-service", utilizing stablecoins (63% of volume), and employing sophisticated risk management strategies, presenting significant challenges f...
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32% Bias Score
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