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DHS Busts Armenian Fraud Ring, Recovers $30 Million in Stolen COVID Relief Funds
The Department of Homeland Security arrested fourteen members of an Armenian fraud ring in Los Angeles for stealing approximately $30 million in COVID relief and Small Business Administration loans; the raid involved multiple agencies, and at least one suspect faces deportation.
DHS Busts Armenian Fraud Ring, Recovers $30 Million in Stolen COVID Relief Funds
The Department of Homeland Security arrested fourteen members of an Armenian fraud ring in Los Angeles for stealing approximately $30 million in COVID relief and Small Business Administration loans; the raid involved multiple agencies, and at least one suspect faces deportation.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Tightens Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection Laws
New laws in Russia, effective June 1st, 2025, ban government use of foreign messengers, stop sending one-time codes during calls, require stronger signatures for lifting credit bans, and increase oversight of businesses to improve product quality and combat fraud, aiming to protect citizens and supp...
Russia Tightens Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection Laws
New laws in Russia, effective June 1st, 2025, ban government use of foreign messengers, stop sending one-time codes during calls, require stronger signatures for lifting credit bans, and increase oversight of businesses to improve product quality and combat fraud, aiming to protect citizens and supp...
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56% Bias Score
BuilderAI's \$1.2 Billion AI Fraud and Subsequent Bankruptcy
London-based AI startup BuilderAI, once valued at \$1.2 billion, declared bankruptcy after it was revealed that its AI-powered chatbot, "Natasha," was actually operated by hundreds of engineers from India and Ukraine who manually assembled apps, leading to financial irregularities, inflated metrics,...
BuilderAI's \$1.2 Billion AI Fraud and Subsequent Bankruptcy
London-based AI startup BuilderAI, once valued at \$1.2 billion, declared bankruptcy after it was revealed that its AI-powered chatbot, "Natasha," was actually operated by hundreds of engineers from India and Ukraine who manually assembled apps, leading to financial irregularities, inflated metrics,...
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64% Bias Score
Surge in UK "Remote Purchase" Fraud Driven by Passcode Exploitation
In 2024, UK Finance reported a 22% surge in "remote purchase" fraud, reaching almost 2.6 million cases—over 7,000 daily incidents—primarily due to criminals exploiting one-time passcodes obtained through phishing or data breaches, despite overall fraud losses remaining stable at around £1.2 billion.
Surge in UK "Remote Purchase" Fraud Driven by Passcode Exploitation
In 2024, UK Finance reported a 22% surge in "remote purchase" fraud, reaching almost 2.6 million cases—over 7,000 daily incidents—primarily due to criminals exploiting one-time passcodes obtained through phishing or data breaches, despite overall fraud losses remaining stable at around £1.2 billion.
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28% Bias Score
HS2 Investigates Whistleblower Claims of Labor Supplier Fraud
HS2 Ltd is investigating whistleblower allegations of staff misclassification and inflated billing by two labor suppliers to its contractor, Balfour Beatty Vinci, on the West Midlands section of the HS2 rail line, prompting an internal investigation and suspension of one contractor.
HS2 Investigates Whistleblower Claims of Labor Supplier Fraud
HS2 Ltd is investigating whistleblower allegations of staff misclassification and inflated billing by two labor suppliers to its contractor, Balfour Beatty Vinci, on the West Midlands section of the HS2 rail line, prompting an internal investigation and suspension of one contractor.
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40% Bias Score
Ghana Closes Washington D.C. Embassy Due to Fraud
Ghana's Washington D.C. embassy is indefinitely closed following an investigation revealing a five-year-long fraud scheme by its IT officer, Fred Kwarteng, who diverted visa and passport applications to his private company, resulting in the dismissal of Kwarteng and the recall of all embassy staff.
Ghana Closes Washington D.C. Embassy Due to Fraud
Ghana's Washington D.C. embassy is indefinitely closed following an investigation revealing a five-year-long fraud scheme by its IT officer, Fred Kwarteng, who diverted visa and passport applications to his private company, resulting in the dismissal of Kwarteng and the recall of all embassy staff.
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40% Bias Score
DHS Nets 14 in LA Fraud Ring Bust
Following last week's similar operation, the Department of Homeland Security conducted a raid in Los Angeles, arresting fourteen members of an Armenian fraud ring for stealing approximately $30 million in COVID relief and Small Business Administration loans; at least one suspect faces deportation.
DHS Nets 14 in LA Fraud Ring Bust
Following last week's similar operation, the Department of Homeland Security conducted a raid in Los Angeles, arresting fourteen members of an Armenian fraud ring for stealing approximately $30 million in COVID relief and Small Business Administration loans; at least one suspect faces deportation.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Pardons Chrisley Couple, Sparking Debate on Justice System"
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted in 2022 of conspiracy to defraud banks of over $30 million and tax crimes, were pardoned by President Trump on Wednesday and released from federal prison in Pensacola and Lexington, Kentucky, respectively; they are returning to Nashville.
Trump Pardons Chrisley Couple, Sparking Debate on Justice System"
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted in 2022 of conspiracy to defraud banks of over $30 million and tax crimes, were pardoned by President Trump on Wednesday and released from federal prison in Pensacola and Lexington, Kentucky, respectively; they are returning to Nashville.
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56% Bias Score
Chrisley Couple Pardoned, Released from Prison
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted in 2022 for conspiracy to defraud banks of over $30 million and tax evasion, were pardoned by President Trump on Wednesday and released from federal prisons in Pensacola and Lexington, respectively.
Chrisley Couple Pardoned, Released from Prison
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted in 2022 for conspiracy to defraud banks of over $30 million and tax evasion, were pardoned by President Trump on Wednesday and released from federal prisons in Pensacola and Lexington, respectively.
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60% Bias Score
Apple's App Store Prevents Over \$2 Billion in Fraud in 2024
Apple's App Store prevented over \$2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2024, part of a five-year total exceeding \$9 billion, employing rigorous app vetting, developer account termination, and the blocking of illegitimate apps from pirate storefronts.
Apple's App Store Prevents Over \$2 Billion in Fraud in 2024
Apple's App Store prevented over \$2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2024, part of a five-year total exceeding \$9 billion, employing rigorous app vetting, developer account termination, and the blocking of illegitimate apps from pirate storefronts.
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48% Bias Score
HS2 Subcontractor Under Investigation for Overbilling
HS2 Ltd. is investigating allegations of overinflated billing by subcontractor Danny Sullivan Group, supplying workers to the West Midlands section of the high-speed rail line, which has been beset by delays and cost overruns; the firm is suspended from new contracts while the investigation continue...
HS2 Subcontractor Under Investigation for Overbilling
HS2 Ltd. is investigating allegations of overinflated billing by subcontractor Danny Sullivan Group, supplying workers to the West Midlands section of the high-speed rail line, which has been beset by delays and cost overruns; the firm is suspended from new contracts while the investigation continue...
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44% Bias Score
Wirecard Trial: Braun Claims Innocence, Blames Marsalek and Bellenhaus for Billions in Fraud
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun, currently on trial for fraud, submitted a 121-page document arguing his innocence, claiming that Jan Marsalek and Oliver Bellenhaus embezzled billions since 2013, a fact he allegedly only learned during the trial. The prosecution alleges a €3 billion loss.
Wirecard Trial: Braun Claims Innocence, Blames Marsalek and Bellenhaus for Billions in Fraud
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun, currently on trial for fraud, submitted a 121-page document arguing his innocence, claiming that Jan Marsalek and Oliver Bellenhaus embezzled billions since 2013, a fact he allegedly only learned during the trial. The prosecution alleges a €3 billion loss.
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48% Bias Score
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