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Ghana Closes Washington D.C. Embassy Due to Fraud

Ghana's Washington D.C. embassy is indefinitely closed following an investigation revealing a five-year-long fraud scheme by its IT officer, Fred Kwarteng, who diverted visa and passport applications to his private company, resulting in the dismissal of Kwarteng and the recall of all embassy staff.

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Boeing Agrees to $1.1 Billion Settlement in 737 Max Crash Case

Boeing will pay $1.1 billion and admit to obstructing the FAA investigation into two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019, avoiding a criminal trial despite outrage from some victims' families.

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Eight Indicted in Italian University Exam Rigging Scandal

Eight individuals, including three University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" professors and an ASL Napoli 2 Nord manager, are under investigation for rigging a pharmacology and clinical toxicology specialization exam; the investigation stemmed from a separate probe into false car accidents, with all...

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Spanish Investigation Uncovers Alleged Bribery Scheme and €182 Million Tax Fraud in Hydrocarbon Industry

A Spanish investigation alleges a scheme by Víctor de Aldama and others to control hydrocarbon distribution, involving alleged bribes to secure a Tenerife crude oil import deal and a €182 million tax fraud, implicating ministers and the former Canarian president, Ángel Víctor Torres.

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Investigation into Chilean Non-profit ProCultura for Alleged Fraud

In June 2023, investigations into Chilean non-profit ProCultura, led by psychiatrist Alberto Larraín, began due to alleged fraud and money laundering of approximately \$6.3 million in public funds across seven regions, involving potential campaign contributions and leading to temporary closure and s...

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Boeing Faces Potential Dismissal of 737 Max Criminal Charges

US prosecutors are considering dropping criminal charges against Boeing related to two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019, opting for a non-prosecution agreement instead of a trial scheduled for June, despite objections from victims' families.

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Low Turnout Marks Venezuelan Elections Amidst Opposition Divisions

Venezuela's recent parliamentary and regional elections saw a significant abstention rate (57.34% government, 87.44% opposition estimates), following the controversial 2024 presidential election where opposition claims of fraud led to the exile of key figures.

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Venezuela Arrests Over 50 Alleged Mercenaries Ahead of Elections

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the arrest of over 50 alleged mercenaries planning to disrupt the May 25th legislative and gubernatorial elections, leading to increased border security measures and the closure of airspace with Colombia. The opposition is boycotting the elections, which...

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Armenian Crime Ring Charged with $83 Million Amazon Cargo Theft

An Armenian organized crime ring stole over $83 million in goods from Amazon between 2021 and 2024 using fraudulent trucking routes obtained via Amazon Relay; the theft included various products and involved four transportation companies.

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Convicted Fraudster Steals £307,000 From Prison Reform Charity

Samantha O'Sullivan, a former deputy official receiver convicted of fraud in 2013, stole £307,000 from the Prison Reform Trust where she was head of finance and human resources between 2016 and 2024; the charity's board included prominent figures like former Justice Secretary David Gauke and Lord Ti...

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Colombian Senate Rejects Petro's Popular Consultation Amid Accusations of Fraud

The Colombian Senate unexpectedly rejected President Gustavo Petro's proposed popular consultation on workers' rights by a vote of 49-47 on May 14th, 2024, immediately after reviving the labor reform bill, prompting accusations of fraud and potential social unrest.

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Police Bust Messenger Fraud Ring in Germany

German police searched seven locations, arresting one 20-year-old suspect and investigating four others for allegedly stealing a low six-figure sum via phishing text messages that impersonated children or bank employees.

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