Omar Slams Trump's 'Disgusting' Anti-Somali Comments
US Representative Ilhan Omar calls Donald Trump's tirade against Minnesota's Somali community 'completely disgusting' and warns of dangerous consequences. Read the full story.
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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.
Student burned alive in Vienna crypto extortion case
A 21-year-old Ukrainian student was tortured and set alight in his father's car in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects have been arrested. Read the full investigation.
Grand Jury Declines to Re-Indict Letitia James
A federal grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, a major setback for prosecutors. Explore the legal battle and its political implications.
Crypto Donor Harborne Gives £9m to Reform UK
Exclusive: Christopher Harborne, the secretive crypto billionaire funding Nigel Farage's Reform UK, paid £27k for his Trump inauguration trip. Discover the source of his wealth and political influence.
University of Greater Manchester under fraud inquiry
England's higher education regulator launches investigation into the University of Greater Manchester following serious allegations of financial misconduct and bribery. Police are also involved.
HyperVerse Promoter Accuses Founder of $1.89bn Fraud
Key promoter Rodney Burton claims in US court he was duped by an 'elaborate deception' orchestrated by Australian Sam Lee in the alleged HyperVerse Ponzi scheme. Read the latest developments.
Reform UK gets £9m from ex-Brexit party donor
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has secured a £9 million cash donation from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, a key financial backer of the 2019 Brexit campaign. Discover the details and implications for UK political funding.
Thailand seizes $318m in assets in cyber-scam crackdown
Thai authorities seize assets worth over $300m and issue 42 arrest warrants targeting a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon and associates linked to transnational online fraud networks. Read the full investigation.
Man jailed for 40 months after stealing nurse's identity
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Mogherini charged with fraud in EU training academy case
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini faces fraud and corruption charges over a Brussels diplomatic academy tender. Police have raided the College of Europe and EEAS headquarters. Full story here.
Farage aide fronted for billionaire's betting syndicate
Exclusive: High Court documents allege George Cottrell, a key Reform UK figure, let a syndicate headed by Brighton FC's Tony Bloom control his betting accounts in a secretive arrangement.
Eric Trump's Crypto Mining Firm Loses Half Its Value
Shares in Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Corp nosedived over 50% in under half an hour, mirroring a broader crypto market selloff wiping out $1tn in value. Explore the details and impact on the Trump family's digital asset ventures.
Ex-EU Diplomat Mogherini Held in Fraud Investigation
Belgian police arrest former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and raid EU buildings in a major fraud investigation linked to diplomatic training funds. Read the full story.
Crypto fraudster and wife tortured to death in UAE desert
A convicted Russian fraudster and his wife were forced to watch each other's torture in a UAE desert as kidnappers tried to access £380m in crypto. Read the full investigation.
FX and Commodity Traders Tackle Crypto Talent Shortage
A new report reveals how traditional trading firms are leveraging their expertise to bridge the cryptocurrency talent gap. Discover the key skills in demand and the strategies for success.
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.
Enron Files for Bankruptcy: 2 December 2001
On this day in 2001, energy giant Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the biggest corporate collapse in US history. Discover the story of fraud, ambition, and failure. Read the full analysis.
London builder exposed for faking heart surgery to con customers
Exclusive: New evidence reveals a London builder may have lied about major heart surgery, using the same hospital photos to con customers two years apart. Read the full investigation.
Inside the 'Scam State': A $70bn Industry's Grip on SE Asia
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border, UN Reports
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
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.
Stream Martin Freeman's 'StartUp' Crime Drama on ITVX
All three seasons of the gripping crime series 'StartUp', starring Martin Freeman as a crooked FBI agent, are now available to stream for free on ITVX. Dive into the world of cryptocurrency and high-stakes drama.
Trump grants clemency in $1.6bn fraud case
Donald Trump has granted clemency to David Gentile, a private equity executive convicted for a massive $1.6 billion fraud scheme. Discover the full story behind this controversial pardon.
Black Friday 'Spray and Pay' Parcel Scam Warning
Criminals are exploiting Black Friday shopping confusion with fake delivery texts. Learn how to spot the 'spray and pay' fraud and protect your bank details this Christmas.
Trump Family Global Business Deals Spark Corruption Fears
Donald Trump's sons conduct worldwide dealmaking blitz while father holds presidential power, raising concerns about global corruption patterns. Read the investigation.
Couple used hidden camera to cheat Sydney casino out of $1.18m
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
Black Friday Scam Alert: Shoppers Urged to Stay Vigilant
UK shoppers warned of Black Friday fraud risks and misleading discounts. Which? research shows 83% of promoted deals are cheaper at other times. Stay safe and research before buying.
Miss Universe owners face arrest in pageant scandal
Miss Universe co-owners Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip and Raúl Rocha Cantú face arrest warrants amid fraud and trafficking allegations, casting shadow over recent pageant. Discover the unfolding scandal.
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