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New Orleans Mayor Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was federally indicted Friday on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and making false statements, stemming from a three-year scheme with a police officer costing the city $70,000.

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New Orleans Mayor Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, were indicted on federal charges of conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction for allegedly using over \$70,000 in public funds for personal travel and concealing their relationship through encrypted messages.

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Woman Jailed for Cancer Fraud, Defrauding 78 Victims of Nearly $24,000

Amanda Maree Power, 35, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for defrauding 78 people of nearly $24,000 by falsely claiming to have cancer; she used this deception to gain employment and an ambassadorship at Cancer Council Queensland.

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Utah Rape Trial Begins for Fugitive Accused of Faking Death

Nicholas Rossi, accused of rape in Utah, is on trial after being apprehended in Scotland in 2021 following a faked death and use of multiple aliases; an alleged victim identified him in court, describing a controlling relationship and subsequent assault in 2008.

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Moscow Court Convicts Absent Azerbaijani Con Man in 50 Million Ruble Fraud

A Moscow court convicted Nadir Abulov in absentia for defrauding 10 women of over 50 million rubles through a scheme involving his daughter, who received a 7-year prison sentence; Abulov remains at large in Azerbaijan.

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Airbnb Account Blocked for Five Years Due to Ex-Partner's Fraudulent Activity

A woman's Airbnb account was blocked for five years due to fraudulent activity linked to her abusive ex-partner who used her personal information to create accounts; Airbnb has since reinstated her account and issued a £200 voucher after acknowledging systemic failures.

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New Orleans Mayor Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was federally indicted on Friday on 18 counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud, and obstruction of justice, for allegedly misusing over \$70,000 in taxpayer funds on personal travel with a security guard, sparking immediate calls for her resignation and potentially...

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New Orleans Mayor Indicted on Fraud, Conspiracy Charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, were indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction, for allegedly hiding a romantic relationship and using city funds for personal trips, concluding a three-year federal investigation.

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Sean Kingston Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Million-Dollar Fraud

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother were sentenced to prison for a million-dollar fraud scheme involving the purchase of luxury items using fake wire receipts, exploiting Kingston's celebrity status to obtain goods from victims.

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Nine-Week Delay in ISA Transfer Costs Customer £1,500

A customer's £15,000 ISA transfer from Halifax to Fidelity was delayed for nine weeks due to a lost cheque, resulting in £1,500 in lost investment returns and significant customer distress. Halifax ultimately compensated the customer.

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Russia Extradited Former CEO from Dubai on Espionage and Fraud Charges

Former Russian state-run leasing company CEO Vyacheslav Solovyov was arrested in Dubai on August 5th, 2024, in a rare extradition to Russia, where he faces espionage and fraud charges connected to 14 billion rubles in losses at his former company, following months of negotiations.

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Trump Ordered to Pay $250 Million in Civil Fraud Case, Appeals Pending

A New York court ordered Donald Trump to pay $250 million for civil fraud in February 2024, a decision he is appealing; the Trump administration is investigating the Attorney General who brought the case, and Trump has significant liquid assets.

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