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Dutch Au Pair Agency Faces License Revocation Amidst Abuse Allegations

Nina Care, the Netherlands' largest au pair agency, faces license revocation after the IND imposed forty fines totaling nearly €100,000 due to numerous reported abuses including inadequate screening, unresponsiveness during emergencies, and identity fraud; the agency's founders acknowledge "cowboy b...

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Dutch Au Pair Agency Faces License Revocation Amidst Abuse Reports

The Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) plans to revoke the license of Nina Care, the Netherlands' largest au pair agency, due to numerous reported abuses, including inadequate screening, unresponsive emergency services, and identity fraud, resulting in forty fines totaling nearly €10...

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South African Politician Fired for Visiting Controversial Pastor

Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, was fired for visiting Shepherd Bushiri, a Malawian pastor facing fraud and rape charges in South Africa, in April; the unsanctioned visit violated the party's constitution, leading to his dismissal but not expulsion.

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German Labor Minister Announces Bürgergeld Reforms

German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas announced reforms to the Bürgergeld, focusing on stricter sanctions for those who fail to meet work obligations, while exempting families with children from sanctions. She also aims to combat fraud through improved data exchange between government levels.

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Milwaukee Man Charged with Felonies for Framing Undocumented Immigrant in Trump Threat Hoax

Demetric Scott, of Milwaukee, faces four felonies for forging letters threatening President Trump, falsely implicating undocumented immigrant Ramon Morales-Reyes, leading to Morales-Reyes' ICE detainment; the hoax was amplified by the White House and officials.

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DHS Busts Armenian Fraud Ring, Recovers $30 Million in Stolen COVID Relief Funds

The Department of Homeland Security arrested fourteen members of an Armenian fraud ring in Los Angeles for stealing approximately $30 million in COVID relief and Small Business Administration loans; the raid involved multiple agencies, and at least one suspect faces deportation.

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£6.5 Million NHS Corruption Scheme Results in 29-Year Prison Sentence

Four men—Adam Sharoudi, Gavin Brown, Alan Hush, and Gavin Cox—were sentenced to a total of 29 years in prison for a £6.5 million corruption scheme involving Oricom Ltd securing lucrative NHS contracts through bribery and fraud between 2010 and 2015.

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Tom Girardi Sentenced to Seven Years for Embezzling Client Funds

Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from clients, including those with severe injuries and families of accident victims; he must also pay a $35,000 fine and $2.3 million in restitution.

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France Suspends MaPrimeRénov' Home Renovation Subsidy Program Due to Fraud

France suspended its MaPrimeRénov' home renovation subsidy program due to a surge in applications and fraud, totaling 16,000 suspicious cases (12% of applications), with plans to reinstate it before the end of 2024; Economy Minister Eric Lombard confirmed this on June 4th, 2024.

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SFO Investigates £400 Million Fraud Against Thurrock Council

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating a £400 million fraud against Thurrock Council, allegedly committed by Dubai-based Liam Kavanagh who spent £150 million on luxury items; the council is pursuing civil claims and the SFO is assisting.

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DHS Nets 14 in LA Fraud Ring Bust

Following last week's similar operation, the Department of Homeland Security conducted a raid in Los Angeles, arresting fourteen members of an Armenian fraud ring for stealing approximately $30 million in COVID relief and Small Business Administration loans; at least one suspect faces deportation.

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Russia Tightens Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection Laws

New laws in Russia, effective June 1st, 2025, ban government use of foreign messengers, stop sending one-time codes during calls, require stronger signatures for lifting credit bans, and increase oversight of businesses to improve product quality and combat fraud, aiming to protect citizens and supp...

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