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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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