Former CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for \$190 Million Ponzi Scheme
Johanna Michely Garcia, former CEO of MJ Capital Funding, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a \$190 million Ponzi scheme that continued while she was in federal custody, defrauding over 2,000 investors and resulting in nearly \$90 million in losses.
Former CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for \$190 Million Ponzi Scheme
Johanna Michely Garcia, former CEO of MJ Capital Funding, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a \$190 million Ponzi scheme that continued while she was in federal custody, defrauding over 2,000 investors and resulting in nearly \$90 million in losses.
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16% Bias Score
Belgian 3x3 Basketball Player Faces Imprisonment for Olympic Qualification Fraud
Belgian 3x3 basketball player Nick Celis faces potential imprisonment for creating 27 fake tournaments to fraudulently qualify for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, prompting FIBA to reform its ranking system.
Belgian 3x3 Basketball Player Faces Imprisonment for Olympic Qualification Fraud
Belgian 3x3 basketball player Nick Celis faces potential imprisonment for creating 27 fake tournaments to fraudulently qualify for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, prompting FIBA to reform its ranking system.
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40% Bias Score
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence for Tycoon in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a record-breaking $12 billion fraud case that prompted a $24 billion government bailout of a major bank she largely controlled.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence for Tycoon in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a record-breaking $12 billion fraud case that prompted a $24 billion government bailout of a major bank she largely controlled.
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56% Bias Score
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for her role in a $12 billion fraud case, Vietnam's largest financial fraud, prompting a $24 billion government bailout of Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for her role in a $12 billion fraud case, Vietnam's largest financial fraud, prompting a $24 billion government bailout of Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.
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48% Bias Score
FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season
The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.
FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season
The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Seeks Dismissal of $464 Million Fraud Penalty
Following his re-election, US President Donald Trump requested the dismissal of a $464 million fraud penalty, arguing that it would serve the national interest and promote unity.
Trump Seeks Dismissal of $464 Million Fraud Penalty
Following his re-election, US President Donald Trump requested the dismissal of a $464 million fraud penalty, arguing that it would serve the national interest and promote unity.
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40% Bias Score
Florida Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for $190 Million Ponzi Scheme
A Florida woman, Johanna Garcia, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in a $190 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of nearly $90 million, involving fraudulent short-term loans and a subsequent scheme after the initial one was shut down.
Florida Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for $190 Million Ponzi Scheme
A Florida woman, Johanna Garcia, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in a $190 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of nearly $90 million, involving fraudulent short-term loans and a subsequent scheme after the initial one was shut down.
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36% Bias Score
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a $12.5 billion fraud, nearly 3% of Vietnam's 2022 GDP, impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about the country's financial system.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a $12.5 billion fraud, nearly 3% of Vietnam's 2022 GDP, impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about the country's financial system.
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36% Bias Score
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence for Billionaire in $12 Billion Embezzlement Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for 68-year-old real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for embezzling $12 billion between 2012 and 2022 through shell companies, causing widespread financial losses and rare protests; she can have it commuted to life in prison by repaying $9 billion.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence for Billionaire in $12 Billion Embezzlement Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for 68-year-old real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for embezzling $12 billion between 2012 and 2022 through shell companies, causing widespread financial losses and rare protests; she can have it commuted to life in prison by repaying $9 billion.
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52% Bias Score
Arizona Voucher Program Fraud: $110,000 in Public Funds Misused
Two out-of-state residents defrauded Arizona's school voucher program by falsely claiming 50 children, 43 of whom were fictitious, receiving over $110,000 in public funds and using forged documents between December 2022 and May 2024; they now face 60 felony counts each.
Arizona Voucher Program Fraud: $110,000 in Public Funds Misused
Two out-of-state residents defrauded Arizona's school voucher program by falsely claiming 50 children, 43 of whom were fictitious, receiving over $110,000 in public funds and using forged documents between December 2022 and May 2024; they now face 60 felony counts each.
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52% Bias Score
Sophisticated Counterfeit $50 Bills Halt USD Purchases in Turkey
The Turkish Central Bank (TCMB) revealed a report on counterfeit $50 bills, noting sophisticated techniques like mimicking magnetic properties and laser-printed serial numbers, causing banks to temporarily halt USD purchases; 232 counterfeit bills were identified.
Sophisticated Counterfeit $50 Bills Halt USD Purchases in Turkey
The Turkish Central Bank (TCMB) revealed a report on counterfeit $50 bills, noting sophisticated techniques like mimicking magnetic properties and laser-printed serial numbers, causing banks to temporarily halt USD purchases; 232 counterfeit bills were identified.
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32% Bias Score
Arizona Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Former Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling over \$38 million in county funds.
Arizona Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Former Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling over \$38 million in county funds.
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16% Bias Score