Russia: Fake Bank Emails Spread Malware, Steal Funds
Russian citizens are receiving fraudulent emails mimicking bank notifications, falsely claiming monthly deductions for the Ukraine conflict; clicking a link within the email installs malware, resulting in financial losses and data breaches.
Russia: Fake Bank Emails Spread Malware, Steal Funds
Russian citizens are receiving fraudulent emails mimicking bank notifications, falsely claiming monthly deductions for the Ukraine conflict; clicking a link within the email installs malware, resulting in financial losses and data breaches.
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32% Bias Score
Ohtani's Interpreter Pleads Guilty to \$17 Million Fraud
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and filing a false tax return after stealing nearly \$17 million; a four-minute audio recording shows him impersonating Ohtani to wire \$200,000, and prosecutors are recommending a five-year sentence with restitution.
Ohtani's Interpreter Pleads Guilty to \$17 Million Fraud
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and filing a false tax return after stealing nearly \$17 million; a four-minute audio recording shows him impersonating Ohtani to wire \$200,000, and prosecutors are recommending a five-year sentence with restitution.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey: 100 Million TL Embezzlement from Bankrupt Insurance Company Results in Arrests
Eleven individuals were arrested in a three-province operation in Turkey for allegedly embezzling 100 million TL from a bankrupt insurance company, with five suspects jailed and six released under judicial control.
Turkey: 100 Million TL Embezzlement from Bankrupt Insurance Company Results in Arrests
Eleven individuals were arrested in a three-province operation in Turkey for allegedly embezzling 100 million TL from a bankrupt insurance company, with five suspects jailed and six released under judicial control.
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48% Bias Score
Hindenburg Research, known for Adani report, to shut down
US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, known for exposing financial irregularities in companies like the Adani Group, is shutting down after eight years, with founder Nate Anderson citing personal reasons; the firm's investigations resulted in billions of dollars in market losses and legal actio...
Hindenburg Research, known for Adani report, to shut down
US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, known for exposing financial irregularities in companies like the Adani Group, is shutting down after eight years, with founder Nate Anderson citing personal reasons; the firm's investigations resulted in billions of dollars in market losses and legal actio...
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48% Bias Score
Hindenburg Research Founder Shuts Down Firm After Exposing Financial Fraud
Nate Anderson closed Hindenburg Research, a firm known for exposing financial fraud, after completing its projects; nearly 100 individuals faced legal consequences due to its investigations, which included high-profile cases like Adani Group and Nikola.
Hindenburg Research Founder Shuts Down Firm After Exposing Financial Fraud
Nate Anderson closed Hindenburg Research, a firm known for exposing financial fraud, after completing its projects; nearly 100 individuals faced legal consequences due to its investigations, which included high-profile cases like Adani Group and Nikola.
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48% Bias Score
BMO to Pay US$40.7 Million in SEC Settlement Over Misleading CMO Bond Sales
Bank of Montreal (BMO) will pay US$40.7 million to settle SEC charges of misleading investors about its Agency CMO bonds by misrepresenting collateral information from December 2020 to May 2023, resulting in inflated marketing materials and potential investor harm.
BMO to Pay US$40.7 Million in SEC Settlement Over Misleading CMO Bond Sales
Bank of Montreal (BMO) will pay US$40.7 million to settle SEC charges of misleading investors about its Agency CMO bonds by misrepresenting collateral information from December 2020 to May 2023, resulting in inflated marketing materials and potential investor harm.
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40% Bias Score
Social Media Investment Advice Leads to \$20,000 Loss for UK Investor
Amy Ryan, a 43-year-old from Wales, lost approximately \$20,000 after following investment advice from finance influencer Kevin Paffrath, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for financial guidance; the FTC reported nearly \$350 million in related fraud in the first half of 2023, emphas...
Social Media Investment Advice Leads to \$20,000 Loss for UK Investor
Amy Ryan, a 43-year-old from Wales, lost approximately \$20,000 after following investment advice from finance influencer Kevin Paffrath, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for financial guidance; the FTC reported nearly \$350 million in related fraud in the first half of 2023, emphas...
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40% Bias Score
Austrian Authorities Arrest René Benko on Asset Concealment Charges
Austrian authorities arrested René Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa Group, at his Innsbruck villa on suspicion of concealing assets from creditors and authorities; investigations also involve a Munich project with alleged misappropriation of funds from a foreign sovereign wealth fund, totaling ...
Austrian Authorities Arrest René Benko on Asset Concealment Charges
Austrian authorities arrested René Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa Group, at his Innsbruck villa on suspicion of concealing assets from creditors and authorities; investigations also involve a Munich project with alleged misappropriation of funds from a foreign sovereign wealth fund, totaling ...
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48% Bias Score
American Express to Pay $138 Million in Wire Fraud Settlement
American Express will pay $138 million to settle a wire fraud investigation stemming from misleading tax advice provided to small and mid-size businesses, resulting in the termination of 200 employees and discontinuation of the related products in 2021.
American Express to Pay $138 Million in Wire Fraud Settlement
American Express will pay $138 million to settle a wire fraud investigation stemming from misleading tax advice provided to small and mid-size businesses, resulting in the termination of 200 employees and discontinuation of the related products in 2021.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Police Bust $1 Billion Cryptocurrency Fraud
Turkish police arrested 21 individuals involved in a 30 billion 478 million 473 thousand TL ($1 billion USD) Ponzi scheme, seizing 752 bank and cryptocurrency accounts across nine provinces in Operation SIBERAG-15.
Turkish Police Bust $1 Billion Cryptocurrency Fraud
Turkish police arrested 21 individuals involved in a 30 billion 478 million 473 thousand TL ($1 billion USD) Ponzi scheme, seizing 752 bank and cryptocurrency accounts across nine provinces in Operation SIBERAG-15.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Court Acquits Banco de Valencia Executives
A Spanish court acquitted former Banco de Valencia executives accused of falsifying accounts before its 2011 bailout, citing insufficient evidence to prove intentional wrongdoing despite a €600 million shortfall and ongoing Bank of Spain inspections.
Spanish Court Acquits Banco de Valencia Executives
A Spanish court acquitted former Banco de Valencia executives accused of falsifying accounts before its 2011 bailout, citing insufficient evidence to prove intentional wrongdoing despite a €600 million shortfall and ongoing Bank of Spain inspections.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Film Financier Accused of $100 Million Fraud
William Santor, founder of Canadian film financing company Productivity Media Inc., is accused of defrauding investors of nearly $100 million by creating fake subsidiaries of legitimate sales agents and distributors and diverting funds, leading to the company's receivership and the freezing of his a...
Canadian Film Financier Accused of $100 Million Fraud
William Santor, founder of Canadian film financing company Productivity Media Inc., is accused of defrauding investors of nearly $100 million by creating fake subsidiaries of legitimate sales agents and distributors and diverting funds, leading to the company's receivership and the freezing of his a...
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60% Bias Score