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Groupcard Bankruptcy Leaves Dutch Municipalities with €14 Million in Losses

Groupcard, a Dutch company managing local gift cards for social programs, declared bankruptcy in June and July, resulting in an estimated €14 million loss affecting tens of thousands of people and roughly one-third of Dutch municipalities; investigations into potential financial mismanagement are un...

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Sydney Police Bust $16.9 Million Fraud Syndicate

Two alleged ringleaders of a $16.9 million fraud and money laundering syndicate that used stolen personal information to obtain loans for non-existent luxury cars were arrested in Sydney, leading to the seizure of $4 million in assets and further asset freezes totaling $38 million.

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PrivatBank Wins $1.7 Billion+ Lawsuit Against Kolomoisky, Bogolyubov

A London court ruled that former PrivatBank owners Igor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov illegally misappropriated nearly $2 billion, ordering them to repay over $1.7 billion (excluding interest and costs) for a complex loan scheme fraud. This follows years of litigation.

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Spanish Police Bust €250,000 Bank Text Scam"

A Spanish criminal network stole over €250,000 using sophisticated 'spoofing' techniques to impersonate banks via text messages, resulting in 16 arrests across Spain and the seizure of electronic devices and documentation.

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Australia's Opposition Prioritizes Gas in Upcoming Energy Policy

Australia's opposition Coalition is prioritizing gas in its upcoming energy policy, exploring carbon capture solutions to expand its use, while facing internal divisions over net-zero targets and developing a policy balancing energy security with emissions reduction.

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George Santos Begins Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud

Former Congressman George Santos began serving a seven-year prison sentence on Friday at FCI Fairton in New Jersey for aggravated identity theft and wire fraud, involving the misuse of political donations and fraudulent COVID benefits, and faces significant restitution and forfeiture.

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Australian Major Charged with Wife's Murder

Former Australian Army Major Graeme Davidson is charged with murdering his wife, Jacqueline, whose 2020 death during a kayaking trip was initially deemed accidental but is now under investigation; Davidson allegedly joked about killing his wife and moving to Thailand if she left him; he also faces f...

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Ballweg Acquitted on Most Fraud Charges, Receives Suspended Sentence for Minor Tax Offenses

A German court found Michael Ballweg, leader of the Querdenken movement, not guilty of most fraud charges, sentencing him to a suspended €3,000 fine for minor tax offenses. The court deemed the movement a political, not business, entity, rejecting claims of misused donations totaling over €500,000.

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Former Colombian President Uribe Convicted of Witness Tampering and Fraud

A Bogotá court found former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness tampering and fraud, sentencing him to up to 12 years in prison following a decade-long investigation into his alleged ties to right-wing paramilitary groups; Uribe plans to appeal the verdict, which has drawn condemnatio...

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German Government Reports Decrease in Bürgergeld Benefit Fraud Cases

The German government reported 421 cases of organized benefit fraud related to the Bürgergeld welfare system in 2022, decreasing to 229 in 2023 and 195 (as of May 2024), resulting in numerous criminal charges; however, a high number of unreported cases remains.

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George Santos Begins Prison Sentence for Fraud

George Santos, a former Republican congressman from New York's 3rd district, surrendered to federal prison on July 25th to serve an 87-month sentence for wire fraud and identity theft, stemming from his fabricated biography, misspent campaign funds, and fraudulent schemes targeting donors and voters...

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George Santos Begins 7-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud

George Santos, a 37-year-old former Republican congressman from New York, began a 7-year prison sentence on July 25th for wire fraud and identity theft after defrauding voters and donors, misusing campaign funds, and falsifying his biography.

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