Tag #Financial Fraud

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Cyberattack hits major Australian super funds

A cyberattack targeting five major Australian super funds, including AustralianSuper, resulted in account access issues and financial losses for some members, prompting calls for improved cybersecurity measures and regulatory oversight.

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theguardian.com
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Former Fintech CEO Convicted of $175 Million Fraud

Charlie Javice, founder of the financial aid app Frank, was convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175 million by falsely claiming to have 4 million customers when the actual number was approximately 300,000; a New York jury found her guilty after a five-week trial.

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Quality Education
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Arena Nicoscia Clan's Northern Italy Tax Fraud Network Dismantled

The Arena Nicoscia clan, based in Isola Capo Rizzuto, Calabria, has been dismantled in a major operation across Northern Italy, resulting in 17 arrests and the seizure of assets from 23 individuals and related companies for tax fraud, extortion, usury, and weapons offenses, revealing a complex netwo...

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Russia Tightens Loan Regulations to Curb Fraud

To combat fraud, Russia is introducing a 'cooling-off' period for cash loans from September 1st, 2025, delaying disbursement by 4 hours (50,000-200,000 rubles) or 48 hours (over 200,000 rubles), with exceptions for secured and specific loan types. Additionally, banks may soon require income verifica...

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theguardian.com
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New Digital Wallet Fraud Employs Sophisticated Tactics

International criminal gangs are using a sophisticated new fraud to transfer victims' bank cards to their digital wallets, enabling online and in-store purchases after tricking victims into providing their bank details and a temporary password.

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nrc.nl
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Dutch Subcontractors Launder €4.5 Million via Cash Payments to Migrant Workers

Dutch authorities uncovered a money-laundering scheme where subcontractors in labor-intensive sectors paid migrant workers with cash from criminal networks, evading taxes while receiving legitimate payments, resulting in unfair competition and labor exploitation; four individuals received prison sen...

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forbes.com
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Caastle's Financial Crisis Exposes Risks in Fashion Tech Investing

Fashion tech startup Caastle, backed by prominent investors, faces a liquidity crisis and accusations of financial misconduct by its founder, Christine Hunsicker, who allegedly misrepresented revenue figures, leading to employee furloughs.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Couple Loses Life Savings to Sophisticated Bank Scam

Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro and her husband lost their life savings to a bank scam after falling victim to a convincing phone call, highlighting the increase in successful financial fraud and the need for greater public awareness.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Syrian National Arrested in Kyiv for Bankruptcy, Faces Further Charges

After a year as a fugitive, Hadj Ahmad Fouzi, a 72-year-old Syrian national with alleged ties to organized crime and high-ranking police officials, was arrested in Kyiv, Ukraine, to serve a remaining sentence for a final bankruptcy conviction in Italy.

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bbc.com
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Vietnam's $24 Billion Bank Bailout: SCB Crisis and Systemic Risks"

Facing its largest financial fraud case, Vietnam's State Bank of Vietnam injected $24 billion into SCB, a commercial bank, in 2023-2024 after a deposit run following the arrest of its owner. Sun Group will restructure the bank and repay the loan over 15 years.

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56% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Spanish Financial Group Herrero Brigantina Accused of €142 Million Fraud

A Spanish financial group, Herrero Brigantina, allegedly defrauded €142 million from tens of thousands of investors, using the funds for luxury spending and real estate, according to a police investigation involving 118 bank accounts and numerous implicated individuals.

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EPPO 2024 Report: €24.8 Billion in EU Financial Fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) reported 2,666 active financial fraud investigations in late 2024, a 38% increase from 2023, resulting in an estimated €24.8 billion loss to the EU budget; most losses stemmed from cross-border VAT fraud, with Germany and Italy reporting the most cases.

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