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Wirecard Trial Shortened: Focus on 10 Key Charges
The Munich Wirecard trial, involving former CEO Markus Braun and two co-defendants accused of €3 billion in fraud, will be shortened to focus on ten key charges, accelerating the process but not significantly altering potential sentences.
Wirecard Trial Shortened: Focus on 10 Key Charges
The Munich Wirecard trial, involving former CEO Markus Braun and two co-defendants accused of €3 billion in fraud, will be shortened to focus on ten key charges, accelerating the process but not significantly altering potential sentences.
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36% Bias Score
Wirecard Trial: Abbreviated Proceedings, Severe Sentences Likely
After 177 hearing days, the Munich District Court's Wirecard trial, involving ex-CEO Markus Braun and others accused of Germany's largest post-war economic fraud, may conclude this year following a decision to shorten proceedings, though the defendants still face significant potential prison time.
Wirecard Trial: Abbreviated Proceedings, Severe Sentences Likely
After 177 hearing days, the Munich District Court's Wirecard trial, involving ex-CEO Markus Braun and others accused of Germany's largest post-war economic fraud, may conclude this year following a decision to shorten proceedings, though the defendants still face significant potential prison time.
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36% Bias Score
Unauthorized Charges Following Mobile Phone Theft Result in Partial Refund
A London resident's daughter had her phone stolen in March 2024, leading to nearly £1000 in unauthorized Google Play charges on her EE account; a three-month delay in reporting the fraud resulted in EE offering only a partial refund.
Unauthorized Charges Following Mobile Phone Theft Result in Partial Refund
A London resident's daughter had her phone stolen in March 2024, leading to nearly £1000 in unauthorized Google Play charges on her EE account; a three-month delay in reporting the fraud resulted in EE offering only a partial refund.
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52% Bias Score
Schuhbeck Faces New Trial for Fraud and Insolvency
German celebrity chef Alfons Schuhbeck faces a new trial in Munich starting June 24th, 2025, accused of insolvency concealment, fraud, and subsidy fraud, potentially totaling €460,000 in falsely obtained COVID-19 relief funds, adding to his existing prison sentence for tax evasion.
Schuhbeck Faces New Trial for Fraud and Insolvency
German celebrity chef Alfons Schuhbeck faces a new trial in Munich starting June 24th, 2025, accused of insolvency concealment, fraud, and subsidy fraud, potentially totaling €460,000 in falsely obtained COVID-19 relief funds, adding to his existing prison sentence for tax evasion.
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48% Bias Score
Bannon Pleads Guilty in Border Wall Fraud Case
Steve Bannon, a former Trump aide, pleaded guilty in New York to defrauding Trump supporters of over \$15 million donated to a border wall project, receiving a three-year conditional discharge and restrictions on future fundraising and official capacities in New York.
Bannon Pleads Guilty in Border Wall Fraud Case
Steve Bannon, a former Trump aide, pleaded guilty in New York to defrauding Trump supporters of over \$15 million donated to a border wall project, receiving a three-year conditional discharge and restrictions on future fundraising and official capacities in New York.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Mask Scandal Trial Begins
Two businessmen are on trial in Madrid for allegedly defrauding the city council of €6 million in commissions during a pandemic-era medical supply purchase; the prosecution is seeking lengthy prison sentences.
Madrid Mask Scandal Trial Begins
Two businessmen are on trial in Madrid for allegedly defrauding the city council of €6 million in commissions during a pandemic-era medical supply purchase; the prosecution is seeking lengthy prison sentences.
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56% Bias Score
Wirecard Trial Shortened: Focus Remains on €3 Billion Fraud
The Munich Wirecard trial, involving €3 billion in fraud, will be shortened to focus on ten key charges against former CEO Markus Braun and two co-defendants, potentially avoiding a trial lasting until 2026, though their potential sentences remain unchanged.
Wirecard Trial Shortened: Focus Remains on €3 Billion Fraud
The Munich Wirecard trial, involving €3 billion in fraud, will be shortened to focus on ten key charges against former CEO Markus Braun and two co-defendants, potentially avoiding a trial lasting until 2026, though their potential sentences remain unchanged.
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40% Bias Score
Swiss Court Dismisses \$12 Billion Hermès Fraud Claim
Nicolas Puech, 82, the largest individual heir to Hermès, claims his business manager, Eric Freymond, defrauded him of \$12 billion worth of Hermès shares; a Swiss court dismissed his claim due to his voluntary 24-year delegation of financial control to Freymond.
Swiss Court Dismisses \$12 Billion Hermès Fraud Claim
Nicolas Puech, 82, the largest individual heir to Hermès, claims his business manager, Eric Freymond, defrauded him of \$12 billion worth of Hermès shares; a Swiss court dismissed his claim due to his voluntary 24-year delegation of financial control to Freymond.
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52% Bias Score
Chilean Deputy Stripped of Immunity in Fraud Case
A Chilean court lifted the parliamentary immunity of deputy Catalina Pérez, allowing prosecution for three counts of fraud related to the misappropriation of approximately \$530,000 in public funds channeled to a foundation run by her partner. The case, dubbed "Convenios," involves irregularities in...
Chilean Deputy Stripped of Immunity in Fraud Case
A Chilean court lifted the parliamentary immunity of deputy Catalina Pérez, allowing prosecution for three counts of fraud related to the misappropriation of approximately \$530,000 in public funds channeled to a foundation run by her partner. The case, dubbed "Convenios," involves irregularities in...
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48% Bias Score
Reformed Con Artist Helps Scam Victims Recover Millions
Marwan Ouarab, a reformed con artist, uses open-source intelligence to help victims of online scams recover their losses, recently aiding a French woman defrauded of €830,000 by scammers posing as Brad Pitt, leading to a police investigation in Nigeria.
Reformed Con Artist Helps Scam Victims Recover Millions
Marwan Ouarab, a reformed con artist, uses open-source intelligence to help victims of online scams recover their losses, recently aiding a French woman defrauded of €830,000 by scammers posing as Brad Pitt, leading to a police investigation in Nigeria.
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44% Bias Score
Bannon Pleads Guilty in "We Build the Wall" Fraud Case
Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a New York court to a single charge of scheming to defraud donors to "We Build the Wall", a nonprofit focused on building a border wall, receiving a three-year conditional discharge which forbids him from serving as a director of any...
Bannon Pleads Guilty in "We Build the Wall" Fraud Case
Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a New York court to a single charge of scheming to defraud donors to "We Build the Wall", a nonprofit focused on building a border wall, receiving a three-year conditional discharge which forbids him from serving as a director of any...
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40% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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