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Reformed Con Artist Helps Scam Victims Recover Millions
Marwan Ouarab, a reformed con artist, uses open-source intelligence to help victims of online scams recover their losses, recently aiding a French woman defrauded of €830,000 by scammers posing as Brad Pitt, leading to a police investigation in Nigeria.
Reformed Con Artist Helps Scam Victims Recover Millions
Marwan Ouarab, a reformed con artist, uses open-source intelligence to help victims of online scams recover their losses, recently aiding a French woman defrauded of €830,000 by scammers posing as Brad Pitt, leading to a police investigation in Nigeria.
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44% Bias Score
Chilean Deputy Stripped of Immunity in Fraud Case
A Chilean court lifted the parliamentary immunity of deputy Catalina Pérez, allowing prosecution for three counts of fraud related to the misappropriation of approximately \$530,000 in public funds channeled to a foundation run by her partner. The case, dubbed "Convenios," involves irregularities in...
Chilean Deputy Stripped of Immunity in Fraud Case
A Chilean court lifted the parliamentary immunity of deputy Catalina Pérez, allowing prosecution for three counts of fraud related to the misappropriation of approximately \$530,000 in public funds channeled to a foundation run by her partner. The case, dubbed "Convenios," involves irregularities in...
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48% Bias Score
Bannon Pleads Guilty in "We Build the Wall" Fraud Case
Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a New York court to a single charge of scheming to defraud donors to "We Build the Wall", a nonprofit focused on building a border wall, receiving a three-year conditional discharge which forbids him from serving as a director of any...
Bannon Pleads Guilty in "We Build the Wall" Fraud Case
Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a New York court to a single charge of scheming to defraud donors to "We Build the Wall", a nonprofit focused on building a border wall, receiving a three-year conditional discharge which forbids him from serving as a director of any...
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40% Bias Score
Italian Minister Faces Fraud Charges, Government Hesitates
Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè faces charges of fraudulent bankruptcy and financial report falsification (2016-2022) from her former company Visibilia; a Milan court set her trial for March 20th, yet the government hesitates to act, highlighting Italy's history of political corruption.
Italian Minister Faces Fraud Charges, Government Hesitates
Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè faces charges of fraudulent bankruptcy and financial report falsification (2016-2022) from her former company Visibilia; a Milan court set her trial for March 20th, yet the government hesitates to act, highlighting Italy's history of political corruption.
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56% Bias Score
Bitcoin's 2025 Surge: Volatility, Geopolitics, and Systemic Risk
In 2025, Bitcoin surpassed \$100,000, despite its history of boom-and-bust cycles causing significant losses for small investors; its use in geopolitical power struggles by nations like China and the US underscores its evolution from a disruptive technology to a tool for consolidating influence; the...
Bitcoin's 2025 Surge: Volatility, Geopolitics, and Systemic Risk
In 2025, Bitcoin surpassed \$100,000, despite its history of boom-and-bust cycles causing significant losses for small investors; its use in geopolitical power struggles by nations like China and the US underscores its evolution from a disruptive technology to a tool for consolidating influence; the...
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64% Bias Score
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing almost \$17 million from the baseball star, highlighting the risks of financial exploitation in professional sports.
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing almost \$17 million from the baseball star, highlighting the risks of financial exploitation in professional sports.
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36% Bias Score
Schuhbeck Faces New Trial for Fraud and Insolvency
German celebrity chef Alfons Schuhbeck faces a new trial in Munich starting June 24th, 2025, accused of insolvency concealment, fraud, and subsidy fraud, potentially totaling €460,000 in falsely obtained COVID-19 relief funds, adding to his existing prison sentence for tax evasion.
Schuhbeck Faces New Trial for Fraud and Insolvency
German celebrity chef Alfons Schuhbeck faces a new trial in Munich starting June 24th, 2025, accused of insolvency concealment, fraud, and subsidy fraud, potentially totaling €460,000 in falsely obtained COVID-19 relief funds, adding to his existing prison sentence for tax evasion.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Mask Scandal Trial Begins
Two businessmen are on trial in Madrid for allegedly defrauding the city council of €6 million in commissions during a pandemic-era medical supply purchase; the prosecution is seeking lengthy prison sentences.
Madrid Mask Scandal Trial Begins
Two businessmen are on trial in Madrid for allegedly defrauding the city council of €6 million in commissions during a pandemic-era medical supply purchase; the prosecution is seeking lengthy prison sentences.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Anti-Mafia Activist Sentenced for Exploiting Elderly Residents
Maricetta Tirrito, an Italian anti-mafia activist, received an eight-year prison sentence for exploiting elderly residents at her Ardea nursing home, misusing their funds for personal expenses, and operating in substandard conditions. The case highlights systemic failures in oversight and the abuse ...
Italian Anti-Mafia Activist Sentenced for Exploiting Elderly Residents
Maricetta Tirrito, an Italian anti-mafia activist, received an eight-year prison sentence for exploiting elderly residents at her Ardea nursing home, misusing their funds for personal expenses, and operating in substandard conditions. The case highlights systemic failures in oversight and the abuse ...
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56% Bias Score
Musk's Treasury Efficiency Plan Moves Forward Despite Judicial Block
Elon Musk announced that the Treasury Department will implement his proposed changes to improve efficiency and reduce fraud, despite a judge's attempt to block access to Treasury systems; these changes include stricter payment categorization, rationale for approvals, and adherence to a 'do-not-pay' ...
Musk's Treasury Efficiency Plan Moves Forward Despite Judicial Block
Elon Musk announced that the Treasury Department will implement his proposed changes to improve efficiency and reduce fraud, despite a judge's attempt to block access to Treasury systems; these changes include stricter payment categorization, rationale for approvals, and adherence to a 'do-not-pay' ...
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56% Bias Score
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million; Mizuhara used Ohtani's bank account to embezzle funds, some of which went towards gambling debts, and Ohtani was unaware of the theft.
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million; Mizuhara used Ohtani's bank account to embezzle funds, some of which went towards gambling debts, and Ohtani was unaware of the theft.
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40% Bias Score
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced for Embezzling $17 Million
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million from the baseball star, using the money to pay off gambling debts; Ohtani had entrusted Mizuhara with his finances since 2018.
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced for Embezzling $17 Million
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million from the baseball star, using the money to pay off gambling debts; Ohtani had entrusted Mizuhara with his finances since 2018.
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40% Bias Score
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