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Social Security Eliminates Phone Applications, Raising Accessibility Concerns

Starting April 14th, the Social Security Administration ended telephone applications for retirement and survivor benefits, forcing millions of Americans, many with disabilities and residing in rural areas, to seek in-person services or navigate complex online applications, raising concerns about acc...

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Le Pen's Five-Year Ban for Misuse of EU Funds Sparks Outrage

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally, received a five-year ban from holding public office and a four-year prison sentence (two years firm) for misusing €4.1 million in European Parliament funds to pay parliamentary assistants who actually worked for her party in France; this sparked outr...

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Old Trafford Parking Scam Costs Driver £170

A Bolton resident received a £170 penalty charge notice after being scammed by fake parking stewards near Old Trafford, a scam Ocean Parking has known about for years despite issuing PCNs and profiting from the situation.

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Santos Faces Seven Years for Fraud, Identity Theft

Former US Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges and faces over seven years in prison; prosecutors cited his fabricated biography and theft from donors, while his lawyers argued for a two-year sentence.

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Fortress Real Developments Co-founders Face Fraud Trial Over Alleged Misrepresentation of Loan-to-Value Ratios

Crown prosecutors in Toronto allege that Fortress Real Developments Inc. misrepresented loan-to-value ratios to over 14,000 investors between 2012 and 2015, potentially causing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, while the defense claims investors were adequately warned of risks.

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French Court Bans Le Pen from Holding Public Office for EU Funds Misuse

A French court banned Marine Le Pen from holding public office due to her twelve-year misuse of EU parliamentary funds intended for assistant salaries, diverting them to her party; this decision is based on evidence of a deliberately implemented fraudulent system.

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Singapore Charges Netflix 'Con Mum' Subject with Fraud

Dionne Marie Hanna, a 84-year-old Singapore resident featured in Netflix's "Con Mum," was charged with five counts of fraud in Singapore for allegedly deceiving three men into transferring money with false promises of an inheritance from the Brunei royal family; investigations suggest losses exceedi...

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Eco-Resort Owners Flee to Guatemala Leaving Behind 158 Barrels of Human Waste

Danish chefs Flemming Hansen and Mette Helbæk abandoned their acclaimed Swedish eco-resort Stedsans, leaving behind 158 barrels of human waste and dead animals, fleeing to Guatemala after accumulating millions in debt to Danish and Swedish tax authorities.

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Santos Faces Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud

Former Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft, facing over seven years in prison for stealing from donors, misusing campaign funds, and lying about his background; he owes nearly $600,000 in restitution and forfeiture.

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Le Pen Found Guilty of Misusing EU Funds, Exposing Widespread Problem

A French court convicted Marine Le Pen and eight National Rally MEPs for misusing EU funds allocated for assistants, sparking controversy and highlighting a broader issue of frequent misuse within the European Parliament.

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Trump Pardons Hunter Biden Associates Amidst Ongoing Political Feud

President Trump pardoned Devon Archer, convicted of fraud, and commuted Jason Galanis's sentence; both men accused Hunter Biden of leveraging his father's influence in their business dealings, and their cases became entangled in partisan politics.

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Victorian Local Government Inquiry Uncovers Widespread Corruption

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry investigating local government fraud and corruption revealed cases of significant financial mismanagement, including a pool attendant appointed to a \$290,000 job, a CEO receiving a \$170,000 payout through a subordinate, and illegal asbestos dumping; commissioners ...

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