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HS2 Investigates Whistleblower Claims of Labor Supplier Fraud

HS2 Ltd is investigating whistleblower allegations of staff misclassification and inflated billing by two labor suppliers to its contractor, Balfour Beatty Vinci, on the West Midlands section of the HS2 rail line, prompting an internal investigation and suspension of one contractor.

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Wirecard Trial: Braun Claims Innocence, Blames Marsalek and Bellenhaus for Billions in Fraud

Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun, currently on trial for fraud, submitted a 121-page document arguing his innocence, claiming that Jan Marsalek and Oliver Bellenhaus embezzled billions since 2013, a fact he allegedly only learned during the trial. The prosecution alleges a €3 billion loss.

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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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HS2 Subcontractor Under Investigation for Overbilling

HS2 Ltd. is investigating allegations of overinflated billing by subcontractor Danny Sullivan Group, supplying workers to the West Midlands section of the high-speed rail line, which has been beset by delays and cost overruns; the firm is suspended from new contracts while the investigation continue...

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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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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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