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Woman Accused of Drugging, Robbing, and Killing Online Dating Victims

A 43-year-old woman, Aurora Phelps, is accused of using dating apps to lure older men, drug them with sedatives, and steal their money; three victims died, and she faces 21 counts including kidnapping resulting in death.

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Rise in Counterfeit Banknotes and Coins in Germany in 2024

German authorities removed 72,400 counterfeit banknotes and 141,300 counterfeit coins from circulation in 2024, representing a 28% increase in banknotes and a 22% increase in coins compared to 2023; however, financial losses from counterfeit banknotes decreased by 12% to €4.5 million due to the incr...

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DOGE's Debunked Claims Raise Concerns About Cost-Cutting Measures

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been criticized for inaccurate claims of cost savings and fraud detection, leading to concerns about its methods and the potential disruption of critical government services. The agency's actions, widely publicized by conservative media, hav...

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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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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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Italian Authorities Bust Professional Art Forgery Ring

Italian authorities discovered a sophisticated art forgery workshop near Rome, seizing 71 fake paintings and materials used to create forgeries attributed to artists like Picasso and Rembrandt; this follows a November bust of a Europe-wide ring, highlighting the scale of art forgery operations.

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Nikola Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Founder's Fraud Conviction and Slowing EV Sales

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, citing slowing sales and macroeconomic factors; founder Trevor Milton was previously convicted of fraud, and the company's stock price plummeted following the announcement.

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Milei's $Libra Endorsement Leads to Cryptocurrency Crash

President Javier Milei's promotion of the $Libra cryptocurrency on X led to a rapid rise and subsequent crash in its value, resulting in significant losses for investors while developers profited immensely from insider trading; approximately $80-$100 million was withdrawn shortly after the launch.

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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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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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