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€17 Million VAT Fraud Ring Dismantled in Spain and Germany
Spanish and German authorities arrested 30 individuals and seized over €11 million in assets, dismantling a luxury vehicle import fraud ring that evaded over €17 million in Spanish VAT through shell companies and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
€17 Million VAT Fraud Ring Dismantled in Spain and Germany
Spanish and German authorities arrested 30 individuals and seized over €11 million in assets, dismantling a luxury vehicle import fraud ring that evaded over €17 million in Spanish VAT through shell companies and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
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12% Bias Score
Criminal Organization Seizes Istanbul Property of Deceased Psychiatrist
Following the hospitalization of Haydar Dümen and his wife, Gülten Dümen was defrauded of their 5-story building in Cihangir, Istanbul, by a criminal organization after she sought financial assistance, resulting in a legal case involving 9 suspects.
Criminal Organization Seizes Istanbul Property of Deceased Psychiatrist
Following the hospitalization of Haydar Dümen and his wife, Gülten Dümen was defrauded of their 5-story building in Cihangir, Istanbul, by a criminal organization after she sought financial assistance, resulting in a legal case involving 9 suspects.
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52% Bias Score
Hornet App Criticized for Failure to Prevent Fraud and Blackmail Targeting LGBTİ+ Users
The LGBTİ+ dating app Hornet is facing criticism for its failure to prevent fraud and blackmail schemes, where scammers use the app to gain access to users' personal information and blackmail them with threats of revealing intimate photos to their families unless they receive money; victims report t...
Hornet App Criticized for Failure to Prevent Fraud and Blackmail Targeting LGBTİ+ Users
The LGBTİ+ dating app Hornet is facing criticism for its failure to prevent fraud and blackmail schemes, where scammers use the app to gain access to users' personal information and blackmail them with threats of revealing intimate photos to their families unless they receive money; victims report t...
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44% Bias Score
Former Russian Deputy Education Minister Arrested for Embezzlement
Former Russian Deputy Minister of Education Denis Gribov was arrested in Moscow for his involvement in a 54 million ruble embezzlement scheme related to teacher training programs; the scheme involved falsified reports and non-performance of contracted services.
Former Russian Deputy Education Minister Arrested for Embezzlement
Former Russian Deputy Minister of Education Denis Gribov was arrested in Moscow for his involvement in a 54 million ruble embezzlement scheme related to teacher training programs; the scheme involved falsified reports and non-performance of contracted services.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Entrepreneurs Face Trial for Alleged 100 Million Euro Mask Deal Fraud
Three Dutch entrepreneurs stand trial in Rotterdam, accused of defrauding Randstad, Coolblue, and the Dutch government in a 100 million euro mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic; they deny the charges and claim they are victims of a smear campaign.
Dutch Entrepreneurs Face Trial for Alleged 100 Million Euro Mask Deal Fraud
Three Dutch entrepreneurs stand trial in Rotterdam, accused of defrauding Randstad, Coolblue, and the Dutch government in a 100 million euro mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic; they deny the charges and claim they are victims of a smear campaign.
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56% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Major Banks Over $870 Million in Zelle Fraud Losses
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, alleging they rushed the launch of Zelle, leading to over $870 million in user fraud losses since 2017 due to inadequate security measures.
CFPB Sues Major Banks Over $870 Million in Zelle Fraud Losses
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, alleging they rushed the launch of Zelle, leading to over $870 million in user fraud losses since 2017 due to inadequate security measures.
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48% Bias Score
Moscow Woman Loses Apartment in Suspicious Low-Value Auction
A Moscow woman, Elena Shapoval, lost her apartment at a drastically undervalued auction after accumulating debt from a 2007 foreign currency mortgage; the auction's legitimacy is under investigation by the Investigative Committee due to suspicious circumstances.
Moscow Woman Loses Apartment in Suspicious Low-Value Auction
A Moscow woman, Elena Shapoval, lost her apartment at a drastically undervalued auction after accumulating debt from a 2007 foreign currency mortgage; the auction's legitimacy is under investigation by the Investigative Committee due to suspicious circumstances.
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56% Bias Score
Mozambique Election Results Revised Amidst Fraud Allegations
Following widespread allegations of fraud, Mozambique's Constitutional Council (CC) revised the election results, significantly reducing Frelimo's victory margin after finding the National Election Commission (CNE) used a PowerPoint presentation instead of official documents, and highlighting incons...
Mozambique Election Results Revised Amidst Fraud Allegations
Following widespread allegations of fraud, Mozambique's Constitutional Council (CC) revised the election results, significantly reducing Frelimo's victory margin after finding the National Election Commission (CNE) used a PowerPoint presentation instead of official documents, and highlighting incons...
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60% Bias Score
Poland-Hungary Relations Severely Strained Over Asylum Grant
Hungary granted asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister accused of €40 million fraud, prompting Poland to recall its ambassador and summon the Hungarian ambassador, escalating tensions between the two countries.
Poland-Hungary Relations Severely Strained Over Asylum Grant
Hungary granted asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister accused of €40 million fraud, prompting Poland to recall its ambassador and summon the Hungarian ambassador, escalating tensions between the two countries.
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52% Bias Score
FBI and Google Warn of Surge in AI-Powered Phishing Attacks
The FBI and Google warn of a surge in phishing emails mimicking Apple and other brands, advising users to verify sender addresses, URLs, and spelling before interacting with unsolicited emails; a recent TikTok video highlights a convincing Apple-themed scam.
FBI and Google Warn of Surge in AI-Powered Phishing Attacks
The FBI and Google warn of a surge in phishing emails mimicking Apple and other brands, advising users to verify sender addresses, URLs, and spelling before interacting with unsolicited emails; a recent TikTok video highlights a convincing Apple-themed scam.
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40% Bias Score
High Retail Credit Card APRs Persist Despite Fed Rate Cuts
Despite the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, many retail credit cards continue to charge high APRs; a recent CFPB report found 19% of retail cards had APRs above 35%, and the average APR for new cards from top retailers was 32.66% in December 2024.
High Retail Credit Card APRs Persist Despite Fed Rate Cuts
Despite the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, many retail credit cards continue to charge high APRs; a recent CFPB report found 19% of retail cards had APRs above 35%, and the average APR for new cards from top retailers was 32.66% in December 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Rodeo Collapse Exposes Tech Industry's Vulnerability to Fraud
Dutch software company Rodeo declared bankruptcy after an NRC investigation exposed fabricated growth figures and false claims of prestigious clients like Google and Meta; founder Pieter Vos is now under investigation by the Public Prosecution Service.
Rodeo Collapse Exposes Tech Industry's Vulnerability to Fraud
Dutch software company Rodeo declared bankruptcy after an NRC investigation exposed fabricated growth figures and false claims of prestigious clients like Google and Meta; founder Pieter Vos is now under investigation by the Public Prosecution Service.
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48% Bias Score
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