Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence for Billionaire in $12 Billion Embezzlement Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for 68-year-old real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for embezzling $12 billion between 2012 and 2022 through shell companies, causing widespread financial losses and rare protests; she can have it commuted to life in prison by repaying $9 billion.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence for Billionaire in $12 Billion Embezzlement Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for 68-year-old real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for embezzling $12 billion between 2012 and 2022 through shell companies, causing widespread financial losses and rare protests; she can have it commuted to life in prison by repaying $9 billion.
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52% Bias Score
Arizona Voucher Program Fraud: $110,000 in Public Funds Misused
Two out-of-state residents defrauded Arizona's school voucher program by falsely claiming 50 children, 43 of whom were fictitious, receiving over $110,000 in public funds and using forged documents between December 2022 and May 2024; they now face 60 felony counts each.
Arizona Voucher Program Fraud: $110,000 in Public Funds Misused
Two out-of-state residents defrauded Arizona's school voucher program by falsely claiming 50 children, 43 of whom were fictitious, receiving over $110,000 in public funds and using forged documents between December 2022 and May 2024; they now face 60 felony counts each.
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52% Bias Score
Sophisticated Counterfeit $50 Bills Halt USD Purchases in Turkey
The Turkish Central Bank (TCMB) revealed a report on counterfeit $50 bills, noting sophisticated techniques like mimicking magnetic properties and laser-printed serial numbers, causing banks to temporarily halt USD purchases; 232 counterfeit bills were identified.
Sophisticated Counterfeit $50 Bills Halt USD Purchases in Turkey
The Turkish Central Bank (TCMB) revealed a report on counterfeit $50 bills, noting sophisticated techniques like mimicking magnetic properties and laser-printed serial numbers, causing banks to temporarily halt USD purchases; 232 counterfeit bills were identified.
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32% Bias Score
Arizona Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Former Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling over \$38 million in county funds.
Arizona Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Former Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling over \$38 million in county funds.
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16% Bias Score
Arrest Warrant for Billionaire Gautam Adani
A US court issues an arrest warrant for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, accused of fraud and bribery by the SEC. The Adani Group denies the allegations.
Arrest Warrant for Billionaire Gautam Adani
A US court issues an arrest warrant for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, accused of fraud and bribery by the SEC. The Adani Group denies the allegations.
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40% Bias Score
Adani Indicted on Fraud Charges
Indian businessman Gautam Adani indicted in the US on fraud and corruption charges, involving a major solar energy deal with the Indian government.
Adani Indicted on Fraud Charges
Indian businessman Gautam Adani indicted in the US on fraud and corruption charges, involving a major solar energy deal with the Indian government.
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40% Bias Score
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a $12.5 billion fraud, nearly 3% of Vietnam's 2022 GDP, impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about the country's financial system.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a $12.5 billion fraud, nearly 3% of Vietnam's 2022 GDP, impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about the country's financial system.
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36% Bias Score
FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season
The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.
FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season
The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Seeks Dismissal of $464 Million Fraud Penalty
Following his re-election, US President Donald Trump requested the dismissal of a $464 million fraud penalty, arguing that it would serve the national interest and promote unity.
Trump Seeks Dismissal of $464 Million Fraud Penalty
Following his re-election, US President Donald Trump requested the dismissal of a $464 million fraud penalty, arguing that it would serve the national interest and promote unity.
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40% Bias Score
Leaseholders' Woes: Assethold Overcharges
A BBC investigation reveals how a freehold company, Assethold, and its managing agent, Eagerstates, allegedly overcharged leaseholders in England and Wales, causing financial and emotional distress.
Leaseholders' Woes: Assethold Overcharges
A BBC investigation reveals how a freehold company, Assethold, and its managing agent, Eagerstates, allegedly overcharged leaseholders in England and Wales, causing financial and emotional distress.
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48% Bias Score
Archegos Boss Sentenced to 18 Years for Fraud
Bill Hwang, former head of Archegos Capital Management, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for fraud, a case that cost major banks billions.
Archegos Boss Sentenced to 18 Years for Fraud
Bill Hwang, former head of Archegos Capital Management, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for fraud, a case that cost major banks billions.
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28% Bias Score
Adani Indictment: Fraud and Bribery Allegations
US authorities indict Indian businessman Gautam Adani on charges of fraud and bribery related to a solar energy project.
Adani Indictment: Fraud and Bribery Allegations
US authorities indict Indian businessman Gautam Adani on charges of fraud and bribery related to a solar energy project.
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32% Bias Score