SFO Director Nick Ephgrave Announces Surprise Early Retirement
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Six arrested in £300m Home Reit fraud investigation
The Serious Fraud Office has arrested six people and raided seven sites in a major investigation into suspected bribery and fraud at the social housing fund Home Reit. Read the full details.
SFO raids in £300m Home REIT fraud and bribery probe
The Serious Fraud Office has launched raids and made arrests in a major investigation into suspected fraud and bribery at social housing firm Home REIT. Read the latest.
Trump regrets not seizing voting machines in 2020
Donald Trump says he regrets not using the National Guard to seize voting machines after his 2020 election loss, repeating false fraud claims. Read the full interview details.
Myanmar Junta's Second Election Phase Criticised as Sham
Myanmar's military holds second stage of widely condemned election. UN and West decry process as neither free nor fair amid civil war and suppressed opposition. Read the latest analysis.
Josh Shapiro announces re-election campaign
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a rising Democratic star, has announced his bid for a second term. The move is widely seen as a crucial step towards a potential 2028 presidential run.
Alleged Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi Extradited from Cambodia
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online fraud network from Cambodia, has been arrested and extradited to China. The US alleges his conglomerate was a front for a major criminal organisation.
£54m Benefit Fraud Gang Ordered to Repay Just £2m
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
Council worker busted for secretly juggling 2 full-time jobs
A Barnet Council employee has been sentenced for fraud after working two full-time council jobs simultaneously. She must pay £10k compensation. Read the full story.
Scammer jailed for conning £100k from elderly victims
A fraudster who posed as a police officer to steal £100,000 from vulnerable pensioners has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison. Read the full story and learn how to protect loved ones from courier fraud.
Kosovo PM Kurti wins snap election, gains strong mandate
Kosovo's PM Albin Kurti wins a decisive snap election, ending a nine-month political impasse. His victory strengthens his mandate for domestic reforms amid ongoing tensions with Serbia.
FBI Deploys Resources to Dismantle Minnesota Fraud Schemes
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
Myanmar Junta's 'Sham' Election Criticised by UN
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
Myanmar's 'Sham' Election Begins Under Junta Grip
Voting begins in Myanmar's widely condemned election, with Aung San Suu Kyi banned and conflict excluding large areas. Read our full analysis of the military's bid for legitimacy.
Trump-backed Asfura wins Honduras election after delayed count
Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, declared president of Honduras after a month-long count marred by fraud claims. The result is contested.
Police: Too Late to Probe Farage Election Spending Claims
Essex Police say a one-year statutory time limit prevents an investigation into allegations Nigel Farage's 2024 campaign overspent. Reform UK denies the claims. Read the full story.
PM's Office: No Early Election Planned for 2025
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
Democrats to keep 2024 election loss review internal
The Democratic National Committee has completed its review of Kamala Harris's 2024 loss to Trump but will not release it publicly, calling it a 'distraction' from future victories.
Farage avoids police investigation over election spending
Essex Police say a probe into Nigel Farage's election spending is time-barred, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Labour demands answers.
Tricolor Holdings Executives Charged with Fraud
Founder Daniel Chu and executives of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings face federal fraud charges over a years-long scheme that led to a billion-dollar collapse. Read the full details.
Dentist and children spared jail for £350k fraud
A struck-off dentist and her two children have received suspended sentences for a £350,000 dental insurance fraud at their Finchley clinic. Discover the details of the complex scam.
UK Finance: Tech Giants Must Help Stop £629m Fraud Epidemic
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
Fake nurse jailed for £170k fraud
A man who posed as a registered nurse, fraudulently earning over £170,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full details of the case.
Farage and Tories deny election pact rumours
Reform UK and the Conservatives reject reports of a potential electoral pact. Nigel Farage insists on a 'reverse takeover' as polls show Reform leading.
From puppy scam victim to fraud-fighting app founder
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
UK Boss Sold Counterfeit Plane Parts, Grounding Flights
A UK company director has pleaded guilty to a global fraud involving counterfeit aircraft engine parts, leading to hundreds of grounded flights. Full story on the aviation safety scandal.
Watch dealer jailed for £1.2m Rolex fraud
Adam Moore-Lynch sentenced to over five years for defrauding 50 victims in a £1.2m luxury watch scam. Discover the full story of the Manchester Watch Hub fraud.
Trump pardon may excuse all 2020 voter fraud
Legal experts reveal Donald Trump's pardon for Giuliani is so broad it may have inadvertently pardoned any US citizen who committed voter fraud in the 2020 election. Discover the implications.
Man impersonated dead mother for pension fraud
A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
Trump Endorses Venezuela Election Conspiracy Theory
Donald Trump hints support for fringe theory Venezuela rigged 2020 election, as DoJ investigates unfounded claims. Explore the implications for US policy.
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