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Turkey's Surge in Tech-Enabled Fraud: A Five-Fold Increase in Five Years

Turkey experienced a five-fold increase in fraud cases over the past five years, reaching 2.3 million in 2024, with 3.8 million attempts overall; this surge, linked to easily accessible data, contrasts with harsher penalties in countries like the US.

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Rushed Appointment of Investment Minister Sparks Vetting Concerns

Labour's appointment of Baroness Poppy Gustafsson as investment minister, less than 48 hours after submitting her name for vetting, has sparked concerns over the speed of the process and her past involvement in complex fraud cases related to Mike Lynch.

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$LIBRA" Cryptocurrency Collapse Causes US$90 Million in Losses

The failed launch of the Argentinian cryptocurrency "$LIBRA" resulted in approximately US$90 million in losses for tens of thousands of investors, raising questions about the involvement of President Javier Milei and his associates, including Hayden Davis, the alleged project lead, and his sister Ka...

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Nikola Files for Bankruptcy After Founder's Fraud Conviction

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola, after founder Trevor Milton's fraud conviction and dwindling funds, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $47 million in cash, planning limited operations until March, pending court approval.

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Milei Faces Fraud Charges Over Cryptocurrency Collapse

Argentine President Javier Milei is facing fraud charges after promoting a cryptocurrency, "$Libra", which collapsed shortly after his social media post, causing investor losses and sparking political controversy.

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DOGE's Aggressive Approach to Federal Spending: Reform or Recklessness?

The Trump administration, under the direction of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is aggressively targeting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending, facing criticism for its methods and potential for hindering meaningful reform, despite acknowledging the substantial $236 b...

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Colossal Biosciences Secures $200 Million, Valued at $10.2 Billion Despite No Revenue

Colossal Biosciences, led by CEO Ben Lamm, secured $200 million in funding at a $10.2 billion valuation, aiming to create a woolly mammoth calf by 2028, despite not yet having revenue, and while 28% of assessed species face extinction.

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Trump Administration Pauses Immigration Applications for Migrants Admitted Under Biden-Era Programs

The Trump administration paused immigration applications from Latin American and Ukrainian migrants who entered the U.S. under Biden-era parole programs, citing fraud and security concerns; this affects hundreds of thousands of migrants and jeopardizes their legal status.

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Trump Administration Accuses Social Security of Widespread Fraud; Evidence Lacking

The Trump administration alleges millions of dead people receive fraudulent Social Security payments, a claim lacking evidence while key officials were replaced, threatening the program's financial stability.

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U.K. Government Faces Scrutiny Over Rapid Appointment of Investment Minister

The British government appointed Poppy Gustafsson as investment minister with less than 48 hours of vetting by the House of Lords Appointment Commission, despite her extensive connection to the Mike Lynch fraud cases, prompting criticism from the Conservative opposition.

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Fake Bailiff Scam Targets Individuals

Criminals are impersonating bailiffs to extort money from unsuspecting individuals in a growing scam involving fabricated debts and duplicated court systems; victims in Northumberland and Cheshire nearly lost thousands of pounds before verifying the information.

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Elizabeth Holmes Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence for Theranos Fraud

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood-testing company Theranos, began serving an 11-year prison sentence on May 30, 2023, for fraud and conspiracy, ordered to pay $452 million in restitution; she maintains her innocence while working in prison and planning her return to healthcare techno...

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