Italy arrests dozens over €520mn ‘mafia tax fraud’

Luxury cars and boats among items seized over widespread VAT fraud scheme, says European prosecutor

World - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

Italian Camorra mafia fugitive arrested in Colombia for drug trafficking

A fugitive member of the Camorra mafia due to serve almost 19 years in prison for drug trafficking has been arrested in Colombia, Italian police said on Friday.

Oaktree-backed bank under court administration over mafia-linked loans

Milan prosecutor says there is evidence of state-guaranteed loans given to businesses connected to organised crime

World - Financial Times - October 24

Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe

The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.

Inter and AC Milan ultra groups investigation explained: 19 arrested, mafia involvement, what's next

Italian police are currently investigating links between ultra groups and criminal organizations

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Court in Slovakia upholds tax fraud verdict against former President Kiska

An appeals court in Slovakia has upheld a lower court ruling that found former President Andrej Kiska guilty of tax fraud and given him a suspended sentence

World - ABC News - October 31

HMRC investigations into serious tax fraud and avoidance hit six-year low

UK revenue authority says its teams are focusing their work on the highest-impact cases

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Peru arrests the country's soccer boss as part of a criminal investigation into fraud

Peruvian police have arrested the head of the country’s soccer federation as part of an investigation into fraud, extortion, money laundering and other crimes

Sports - ABC News - November 7

Peru arrests the country's soccer boss as part of a criminal investigation into fraud

Peruvian police have arrested the head of the country’s soccer federation as part of an investigation into fraud, extortion, money laundering and other crimes

World - ABC News - November 7

South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges

South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa in 2010, has been arrested on fraud and theft charges

World - ABC News - Yesterday

South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges

South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa in 2010, has been arrested on fraud and theft charges

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Stellantis workers march in Italy over production slump

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax

The MPs want Rachel Reeves to bring in a 2% tax on assets over £10m, which they claim could raise £24bn per year.

Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Emergency Flights for Israeli Soccer Fans

Dutch and Israeli officials said the fans had been attacked in Amsterdam after tensions flared around an Israeli team’s visit.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Suspect arrested in connection to Tuskegee University shooting that killed 1, injured a dozen

Alabama law enforcement arrested Jaquez Myrick, 25, in connection with the shooting at Tuskegee University. The shooting killed one person and left at least a dozen others injured. Macon County ...

Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud

The trio, including a husband and wife, are charged after a National Crime Agency investigation.

Italy faces big setback over migrant camps in Albania

A court in Rome rules that the first 12 migrants sent to Albania should be brought back to Italy.

EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania

World - Yahoo News - October 23

EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania

A top European Union official has refused to be drawn on an opinion of an agreement between Italy and Albania to process some migrants in centers set up in the tiny Western Balkan country, saying ...

World - ABC News - October 23

‘Inhumane and wicked’: anguish over Italy’s expanded surrogacy ban

Most who seek surrogacy overseas, which is now punishable by jail terms and fines, are heterosexual couples . Maria Sole Giardini was campaigning outside the Italian parliament in 2021 for ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

In Italy, a Fight Over Migration Pits Meloni Against the Courts

Conservatives in the country have often accused the courts of overreach. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to outsource asylum requests is now part of that longstanding battle.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Spanish police arrest ex-fraud chief after €20m found in walls of his house

Investigation into country’s largest cocaine bust reveals cash in home of former head of anti-money laundering . Spain has arrested one of its top police officers after €20m (£17m) was found hidden ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

JP Morgan sues customers over viral TikTok cheque fraud

“Infinite money glitch” allowed the withdrawal of funds from cheques before they were cleared by the bank.

Alarm grows over Trump and Musk’s blizzard of baseless voter-fraud claims

Falsehoods swirling on X and other platforms undermine trust and create potential for violence, critics warn. US election 2024 live: latest updates US election results 2024 – live tracker ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Mario & Luigi: Brothership And Over A Dozen Other Mario Games Are On Sale

Mario & Luigi: Brothership $50 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

More than 2 dozen Big Lots stores no longer closing: Here's where

While dozens of stores previously set for closure are seemingly remaining open, Big Lots has already closed more than 270 stores this year.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Man arrested over burglary at home of Ben Stokes

A man is arrested after a burglary at the home of England cricket captain Ben Stokes, police say.

Arrests after boy, 7, and man died in house blast

Police arrest three men on suspicion of manslaughter and the production of a Class B drug.

Man arrested over alleged rape at car showroom

A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released pending further inquiries.

Man arrested over knife incident outside Parliament

A man wearing a red hooded top was seen handcuffed and surrounded by police outside Parliament.

Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

Italy's president has sharply rebuked Elon Musk

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

Italy's president has sharply rebuked Elon Musk

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

The Deciders: Nevada workers skeptical over Harris and Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ promise

NBC News Correspondent Steve Patterson joins Meet the Press NOW to report on how Nevada’s service and hospitality workers are reacting to Vice President Harris and former President Trump both ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 18

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