Tag #Financial Fraud

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Supreme Court Overturns LIBOR Trader Conviction, Exposing UK Justice System Flaws

The UK Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Tom Hayes, a former trader, for manipulating the LIBOR interest rate, exposing flaws in the British justice system's handling of complex financial fraud cases and potentially impacting Britain's economic competitiveness.

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Russia strengthens laws against cybercrime using "droppers".

Russian cybercriminals increasingly use "droppers"—individuals who unknowingly provide bank accounts for illicit transactions—to launder money; new laws aim to combat this by increasing penalties for participants and requiring parental consent for minors' accounts.

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Widespread Phishing Scams in Mexico Result in Billions of Dollars in Losses

A report by The Competitive Intelligence Unit (CIU) reveals that over 13 million Mexicans have been victims of phishing in the last seven years, resulting in over six million cyber-frauds in 2024 alone, causing over $1 billion USD in losses, with an average loss of almost $500 USD per victim.

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Georgia Businessman Under Investigation for $140 Million Ponzi Scheme

Georgia businessman Edwin Brand Frost IV and his company, Liberty Building & Loan, are under investigation for an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme involving misappropriated investor funds for personal use, including political donations, and lavish spending; authorities have frozen assets.

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theglobeandmail.com
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SEC Sues Georgia Republican for Alleged \$140 Million Ponzi Scheme

Brant Frost IV, a prominent Georgia Republican, and his company, First Liberty Building and Loan, are accused in an SEC lawsuit of running a \$140 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors, with Frost allegedly misusing \$19 million in funds for personal expenses and political contributions.

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BeDisruptive Faces Fraud Lawsuit, Bankruptcy Liquidation

Spanish cybersecurity firm BeDisruptive, which hired former Madrid Vice-Mayor Begoña Villacís in September 2023, faces a lawsuit from banks alleging fraud and accounting irregularities resulting in over €90 million in debt, leading to bankruptcy liquidation proceedings.

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lemonde.fr
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UK Supreme Court Overturns Libor and Euribor Manipulation Convictions

The UK Supreme Court overturned the convictions of former traders Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo for manipulating Libor and Euribor interest rates due to procedural errors in their trials, prompting the Serious Fraud Office to halt further proceedings.

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Russia Toughens Laws Against Cybercrime Using 'Droppers'

Russia combats cybercrime by enacting stricter laws against using "droppers"—individuals providing accounts for money laundering—with penalties up to 1 million rubles or six years imprisonment from September 1, 2025, and restricting minors from opening bank accounts without parental consent from Aug...

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FBI Warns of Surge in Attacks Stealing Money via Malicious Apps

The FBI warns of a surge in attacks across the U.S. using unsolicited messages (texts, emails, popups, and apps) to trick citizens into installing malicious software, granting access to their bank accounts and enabling scammers to steal their money.

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SEC Alleges $140 Million Ponzi Scheme by Georgia Republican

The SEC filed a civil lawsuit against Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV and his company, First Liberty Building and Loan, for allegedly defrauding 300 investors of $140 million through a Ponzi scheme; Frost allegedly misappropriated over $19 million for personal use and made $570,000 in political co...

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North Korea's Cyber Schemes Defraud Over 100 U.S. Companies

The Department of Justice indicted nine individuals, including U.S. nationals, for their roles in North Korean schemes that defrauded over 100 U.S. companies of at least $3 million, using stolen identities and remote IT work to generate over $5 million in revenue for North Korea's regime and steal o...

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Life Sentence Sought for Hammer Murder in Erfurt to Cover Embezzlement

A 67-year-old man in Germany stands trial for the hammer murder of his 63-year-old acquaintance in Erfurt, allegedly to conceal €100,000 embezzlement and job center fraud; the prosecution seeks a life sentence.

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