Tag #Fraud

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Italian Minister Faces Fraud Charges, Government Hesitates

Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè faces charges of fraudulent bankruptcy and financial report falsification (2016-2022) from her former company Visibilia; a Milan court set her trial for March 20th, yet the government hesitates to act, highlighting Italy's history of political corruption.

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Bitcoin's 2025 Surge: Volatility, Geopolitics, and Systemic Risk

In 2025, Bitcoin surpassed \$100,000, despite its history of boom-and-bust cycles causing significant losses for small investors; its use in geopolitical power struggles by nations like China and the US underscores its evolution from a disruptive technology to a tool for consolidating influence; the...

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Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing almost \$17 million from the baseball star, highlighting the risks of financial exploitation in professional sports.

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Dutch Businessmen Ordered to Return €20 Million from Pandemic Mask Deal

A Dutch court ordered three businessmen to return at least €20 million from a €100 million deal selling masks to the government during the COVID-19 pandemic, following revelations the deal was routed through their private company despite using a non-profit to initially secure it.

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Yunus Emre Vakfı Fraud: 400 Million Lira in Inflated Invoices, Nine Arrests

An investigation into the Yunus Emre Vakfı uncovered over 400 million lira in fraudulent payments to two companies, Anka and Dor Kongre, for inflated services between October 2023 and August 2024; nine individuals, including the chairman's son, were arrested.

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AI-Powered Fraudulent Calls Surge, Exploiting Spoofed Numbers

In early 2025, a wave of AI-powered fraudulent calls is targeting Apple and Android users, spoofing bank and official agency phone numbers to trick victims into transferring money, resulting in over $1 billion in annual losses; legitimate institutions never initiate unsolicited contact.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Musk's Treasury Efficiency Plan Moves Forward Despite Judicial Block

Elon Musk announced that the Treasury Department will implement his proposed changes to improve efficiency and reduce fraud, despite a judge's attempt to block access to Treasury systems; these changes include stricter payment categorization, rationale for approvals, and adherence to a 'do-not-pay' ...

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Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million; Mizuhara used Ohtani's bank account to embezzle funds, some of which went towards gambling debts, and Ohtani was unaware of the theft.

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nos.nl
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Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced for Embezzling $17 Million

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million from the baseball star, using the money to pay off gambling debts; Ohtani had entrusted Mizuhara with his finances since 2018.

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40% Bias Score

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Sophisticated Phishing Scam Targets Russian Employees

A new phishing scam targets Russian employees, offering 900,000 rubles for sensitive data; scammers impersonate Ukrainian intelligence and FSB officers to increase credibility and pressure victims into providing information and money.

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Church Member's Eight-Year Cancer Deception Nets $105,000

Amanda Christine Riley, a 39-year-old woman, defrauded her San Jose church community of over $105,000 by faking a Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis from 2012-2020, using falsified medical records and a blog to solicit donations; she was sentenced to five years in prison but released after 19 months.

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Man Sentenced to 12 Years for 30-Year Identity Theft Scheme

Matthew David Keirans, 59, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for assuming the identity of William Woods for over 30 years, causing Woods wrongful incarceration and financial ruin; Keirans used Woods' identity to obtain over \$200,000 in loans and employment.

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