Related Fraud Schemes

FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes

The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Advanced ballot matching technology thwarts fraud scheme in Colorado, officials say

Advanced ballot matching technology thwarts fraud scheme in Colorado after at least a dozen ballots were stolen, officials say.

Another bettor pleads guilty to wire fraud in gambling scheme involving ex-Raptors player Jontay Porter

Porter has been banned from the NBA for life

Sports - CBS Sports - 1 hour ago

Ex-ANC spokesperson charged with fraud

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Meloni sticks to Albania migrant camps scheme despite court ruling

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Drug industry says it is not ready for ‘UK only’ labelling scheme

Generic drug producers warn of ‘severe’ consequences for patients in Northern Ireland ahead of January deadline

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Rapper Lil Durk charged for role in murder-for-hire scheme in 2022

Grammy winner arrested for reportedly ordering killing of rapper Quando Rondo, causing fatal shooting of his cousin. Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida on federal ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Authorities allege million-dollar teacher certification scheme in Houston

Five people have been arrested after organizing and conducting an illegal fake teacher certification scheme that made at least $1 million in Houston, local prosecutors said on Monday. Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

A look at food-related illnesses at restaurants over the years

Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses are pretty rare for well known restaurant chains, but they do happen

Health - ABC News - October 23

Sixers fined $100K in relation to Embiid's status

The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements made by coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey about the health status of Joel Embiid.

Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago

Hospital to try and recoup £95K from fraud nurse

A hearing will determine if Tanya Nasir will have to pay back any of the nursing wages paid to her.

Voter Fraud Isn’t As Bad As You Think

Widespread cheating at the polls is a myth. So what are election deniers really after?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.

Health - The New York Times - October 18

Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online

Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

No, Counting Votes for Several Days Is Not a Sign of Fraud

While the presidential winner was once usually known on election night, closer races and more mail voting have made it harder to make the call as quickly.

Business - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud

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

Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania

Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Italy’s scheme to offshore asylum claims should not be a model for the rest of Europe | Andreina De Leo and Marco Gerbaudo

Other leaders have expressed interest in Giorgia Meloni’s deal with Albania. But is it really a humane and effective strategy?. There’s much interest in the Italian prime minister Giorgia ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Why Giorgia Meloni’s Albania migrant scheme needs its own rescue boat

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World - Financial Times - October 21

Supervisor Andrew Do in Southern California Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme

Federal prosecutors said that Andrew Do, an Orange County supervisor, enriched himself and his family with federal pandemic aid meant for seniors.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Derrick Henry off to historic start with Ravens: How Lamar Jackson, O-line and scheme have powered star RB

There's no slowing down for King Henry at age 30

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Scheme to boost French school trips to Britain ‘at risk’ under new UK entry rules

Trade body for France’s travel industry reportedly writes to UK home secretary over concerns for programme’s future. A scheme designed to boost the numbers of French children able to travel to ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Cowboys' Trevon Diggs makes up with reporter, explains 2024 frustration and adjustment to new defensive scheme

Diggs made fun of his own "deez nuts" comment by gifting an actual can of Dee's Nuts

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago

Second gambler admits trying to cash in on scheme involving ex-NBA player Jontay Porter

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in a sports betting scheme that ended Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter’s NBA career

Sports - ABC News - 3 hours ago

How relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom

India and Canada expelled diplomats as tensions rose over last year's killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

Le Parisien confirm Kylian Mbappe had relations with woman in Stockholm

World - Yahoo News - October 17

David Lammy, U.K. Foreign Secretary, Visits China in Bid to Reset Relations

David Lammy is set to meet China’s foreign minister in Beijing on Friday, in a trip the British government said would acknowledge “areas of contention as well as areas for cooperation.”

World - The New York Times - October 18

Father and son indicted on new charges related to Georgia school shooting

A grand jury indictment revealed dozens of new charges for a 14-year-old boy and his father, connected to the deadly Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia. Colt Gray faces 55 charges including ...

Met Police only sought Al Fayed abuse charges over two of 21 women who accused him

Twenty-one women accused the ex-Harrods owner of sexual offences while he was alive, the force admits.

NFL concerned about 'epidemic' of gun-related celebrations resurfacing this season

The league has already issued 12 fines for the 'violent gestures'

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Lawler: Rhetoric about Trump-related fascism 'needs to stop'

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said the rhetoric about former President Trump and fascism hurts other Republicans and “needs to stop.” Lawler joined CBS News's “Face the Nation” on Sunday morning to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact.

U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House

As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.

Judge orders Army to release records related to Trump Arlington visit

A federal judge has ordered the Army to release records related to a late August visit former President Trump made to Arlington National Cemetery in which a reported confrontation between Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance-related cull

Round of job cuts affecting Big Four accounting and consulting firm’s advisory divisions staff not announced across business

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Cocaine-related fatalities surge as England and Wales report record drug deaths

Campaigners say falling prices and social acceptability have driven higher use