Third associate of Steve Bannon sentenced to 63 months in prison for border wall scheme
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Steve Bannon's 'We Build the Wall' scheme trial set for May 2024: If the schedule holds, Bannon will be going to trial right after Trump is slated ...
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Quick Glance: Steve Bannon to Face Trial for 'We Build the Wall' Fraud in May 2024
- Conservative strategist Steve Bannon will go on trial in May 2024 for allegedly defrauding donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Judge Juan Manuel Merchan set the trial date for May 28, 2024, after realizing that the originally announced date falls on Memorial Day next year when courts will be closed.
- Bannon pleaded not guilty in September last year.
- However, according to investigators, the money was used to enrich Bannon and others involved in the project.
Why the hush money case against Donald Trump is on shaky ground: Mark Pomeranz, who worked at the Manhattan DA’s office, described in his book, “People v ...
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Before Trump’s Big Lie, There Was Trump, the Big Liar: As the current court case continues, the public will be given examples of how Trump lies ...
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The loss of senior public prosecutor Anne Brorhilker is a catastrophe for the state, says BSW politician Fabio De Masi. A conversation about Cum-Ex, Wirecard ... Show more www.freitag.de/autoren/sebastianpuschner/cum-ex-ein-gruener-wollte-brorhilker-zu-faulen-deals-draengen-so-fabio-de-masi
MSNBC analyst: ‘Decent chance’ Trump testifies because he ‘believes he is smarter than anyone in the room’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4615327-msnbc-analyst-decent-chance-trump-testifies-because-he-believes-he-is-smarter-than-anyone-in-the-room/
Ahmedabad court sends former bank manager to 7 years in jail for graft, forgery: Ahmedabad CBI court imposes a penalty of Rs 15 crore on the former senior ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-court-sends-former-bank-manager-to-7-years-in-jail-for-graft-forgery-9279283/
11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...
apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-9da5a7e58814ed55ceea1ca55401af85
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Arizona Charges Giuliani and Other Trump Allies in Election Interference Case: Those charged included Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/arizona-fake-electors-trump.html
Dead Boy Detectives: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes: Two teenage ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele ...
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YouTuber #ManishKashyap was in jail for circulating alleged 'fake videos' of Bihari migrants being attacked in Tamil Nadu. He has now joined #BJP and said it is as per ... Show more #Watch www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/youtuber-manish-kashyap-who-was-arrested-for-fake-video-joins-bjp-on-mother-s-advice-101714036206580.html
BREAKING: Former Pres. Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and Mark Meadows are unindicted co-conspirators in the Michigan attorney general's case against the state's ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/trump-giuliani-meadows-unindicted-conspirators-michigan-fake-elector/story
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook: Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
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Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
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AfD federal executive committee plans expulsion proceedings against Halemba: The AfD is planning expulsion proceedings against Daniel Halemba ...
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'DRIZZLE DRIZZLE': "You’re my woman, and you can’t put up 50% of the bills, you’re broke and lazy," one TikToker said ... Show more www.foxnews.com/media/new-social-media-trend-tells-men-enter-their-soft-guy-era-being-provider-2024-scam
Trump aides and 2020 'fake electors' charged with state crimes in Arizona: A state grand jury in Arizona on Wednesday indicted so-called "fake electors" who ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trumps-2020-fake-electors-charged-state-crimes-arizona-rcna149214
EOW's closure report on #MSCBank fraud case finds no cognizable offense, denies wrongdoing in selling sugar factory, and dismisses allegations against #Pawars ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/eow-hands-out-clean-chits-in-msc-bank-fraud-101713898706850.html
Rudy Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election interference plot: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was among the 18 people indicted Wednesday by an ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/24/rudy-giuliani-among-18-indicted-in-fake-elector-scheme-in-arizona/
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
- Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.
- The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.
- The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.
- Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram
scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3260197/south-korean-woman-conned-out-us50000-fake-elon-musk-she-fell-love-instagram
Quick Glance: South Korean Woman Falls Victim to $50k Elon Musk Deepfake Scam
- A South Korean woman was convinced to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after watching a fabricated video portraying someone who looked like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as reported locally on Tuesday.
- Jeong Ji-sun, identified by the pseudonym at KBS, disclosed her experience as a victim of a romance scam on KBS's 'In-Depth 60 Minutes.' During the episode on April 19, Jeong narrated her initial interactions with the scammer posing as Musk.
- Jeong's initial hesitations dissipated swiftly. The scammer forwarded his identification and a workplace photo to Jeong. Moreover, he discussed aspects such as his children and commuting to Tesla or SpaceX via helicopter. He further mentioned his sporadic outreach to fans.
- The program highlighted the prevalent use of AI in these romance scams. The swindler engaged in a form of deception known as 'pig butchering,' as explained by the producer. This approach involves gradually enticing victims to increase their contributions to an apparently legitimate investment before the perpetrator vanishes.
BREAKING: Charges have been filed against 11 alleged fake electors in the Arizona 2020 election probe, attorney general announces.abcnews.go.com/US/11-indicted-arizona-2020-election-probe/story
Ohio woman, 74, arrested in armed robbery of credit union was a victim of a scam, her family says
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ohio-woman-74-arrested-armed-robbery-credit-union-was-victim-scam-fami-rcna149410
#Maharashtra | The agency’s closure report, if accepted, will prevent the Enforcement Directorate from investigating the alleged scam.
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Quick Glance: Clearance for Ajit Pawar, Wife, Nephew in Money-Laundering Case Involving Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank
- The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police has given a clean chit to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar, and nephew Rohit Pawar in an alleged money-laundering scam related to the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank, as reported by The Indian Express on Wednesday.
- The agency relied on its evaluation of two transactions to affirm the absence of any criminal wrongdoing by the Pawars.
- The case centers on accusations that officials at the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank unlawfully extended loans to cooperative sugar factory owners, their relatives, or others without adhering to proper procedures.
- Subsequently, the companies were reportedly sold at discounted prices to individuals associated with the bank's directors.
Philippines Says ‘Foreign Actor’ Behind Deepfake of Marcos Urging Combat With China
time.com/6971239/philippines-marcos-deepfake-china-foreign-actor/
How Chinese networks clean dirty money on a vast scale: These shadowy “banks” are becoming the financiers of choice for transnational criminal gangs
economist.com/china/2024/04/22/how-chinese-networks-clean-dirty-money-on-a-vast-scale
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Meta sued in Japan over investment ads with fake celebrity endorsements - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0na/041000c
USTR identifies Bangladesh among top-five counterfeit product suppliers: China (together with Hong Kong) continues to be the largest origin economy for ...
thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/ustr-identifies-bangladesh-among-top-five-counterfeit-product-suppliers-3595451
Law enforcement agencies probe Marcos 'deepfake' audio: Philippine law enforcement agencies investigate a deepfake audio that mimics the voice of President ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/25/law-enforcement-agencies-probe-marcos-deepfake-audio-2329
Company director jailed for multiple offences; firms' bank accounts used to receive S$18 million in scam proceeds
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/company-director-jailed-scammers-money-laundering-4288971
As romance scams soar, the dark world of cyber slaves is exposed: In early 2023, Brits lost £580,000,000 to scammers – but in some cases, the people on the other ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/romance-scams-soar-dark-world-cyber-slaves-revealed-20719299/
Lawsuit over confiscated money: 12,000 euros for the state because the owner does not appear in court
onetz.de/oberpfalz/amberg/prozess-um-beschlagnahmtes-geld-12000-euro-fuer-staat-weil-besitzerin-gericht-erscheint-id4745747.html
Murder investigation: Görlitzers are surprised by the police's paperwork: “Never, ever is this real” and “piece of toilet paper” are what Facebook users are ...
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Flashy pastor James Wanjohi in Sh600m jobs scam on DCI’s no-fly list: Wanjohi failed to turn up for questioning.
nation.africa/kenya/news/flashy-pastor-james-wanjohi-in-sh600m-jobs-scam-on-dci-s-no-fly-list-4603710
South Korean woman loses over ₹41 lakh to Elon Musk deepfake video: ‘Added me on Instagram, said I love you’ | Mint
livemint.com/news/world/south-korea-deepfake-scam-video-elon-musk-tesla-x-artificial-intelligence-bank-account-details-instagram-11714098873197.html
‘Hollywood Con Queen’: See First Trailer for Docuseries About Scam That Shocked the Film Industry
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/hollywood-con-queen-trailer-apple-exclusive-1235009995/
Principal’s racist rant was actually fake AI recording by disgruntled employee, cops say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article288013590.html
Eamonn Carey: Deepfakes are becoming very real, I even got caught out by one: ‘Trust less, verify more’ is the mantra for today as differentiating real from fake ...
businesspost.ie/tech/eamonn-carey-deepfakes-are-becoming-very-real/
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PCN seals 751 medicine shops in Gombe: The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, on Thursday, sealed no fewer than 751 medicine shops in the Gombe open drug market.
punchng.com/pcn-seals-751-medicine-shops-in-gombe/
Fake Botox is Common. Here’s What To Watch Out For.: Counterfeit doses and unlicensed providers are harming patients, experts said.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/well/live/counterfeit-botox-risks.html
309 nabbed over scams involving over $9 million in losses: The suspects, aged between 16 and 75, were involved in scam cases related to e-commerce and jobs.
straitstimes.com/singapore/309-nabbed-over-scams-involving-over-9-million-in-losses
Comment: After years of AfD paralysis: Now democracy is striking back: The AfD has tried to demonstrate the democratic constitutional state for too long ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/kommentar-nach-jahren-der-afd-schockstarre-jetzt-schlaegt-die-demokratie-zurueck-id70553011.html
HMRC gives new scam warning saying people's personal details at risk: Anyone receiving the email is told to not engage and report it immediately
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/hmrc-gives-new-scam-warning-29050074
EU reprimand over Ireland’s ‘lackadaisical’ dirty money policy ‘unsurprising’: European Commission said it identified ‘several instances of incorrect ...
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Despite suspicion of insider trading: Kroes returns to Ajax: On March 15, 2024, Alex Kroes started as CEO at Ajax Amsterdam. After a suspension due to suspicion ...
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'Dishonest' Staffordshire woman swindled £634k from will beneficiaries: Laurna Porter enlisted her friend, Julie Atkins, to launder the money which was set to ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/dishonest-staffordshire-woman-swindled-634k-9247209
Italy Fines Amazon for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices Over Recurring Purchase Option
techtimes.com/articles/303980/20240425/italy-fines-amazon-alleged-unfair-commercial-practices-recurring-purchase-option.htm
CM Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, worked in collusion with his ministers, AAP leaders: ED to SC
deccanherald.com/india/cm-kejriwal-kingpin-of-excise-scam-worked-in-collusion-with-his-ministers-aap-leaders-ed-to-sc-2994143
A Wisconsin woman received a $750,000 prize in the mail. She's one of thousands to be targeted by scammers.
jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/public-investigator/2024/04/25/scam-letters-supposedly-from-publishers-clearing-house-are-fake-wisconsin/73347298007/
FTC chief says tech advancements risk health care price fixing: Price fixing removes competition from the market and generally makes goods and services more ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/ftc-chief-says-tech-advancements-risk-health-care-price-fixing/
Two women who swindled £600,000 from estates of grieving families sent to jail: Two women who stole over £600,000 from the estates of grieving Staffordshire ...
expressandstar.com/news/Features/2024/04/25/two-women-who-swindled-600000-from-estates-of-grieving-families-sent-to-jail/
Martin Lewis issues 'urgent' three-digit code for anybody who has bank account: The ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star, who is a BBC Sounds podcast host too ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-three-29056862
Flashback: A Pressure Campaign in Arizona to Overturn the 2020 Election Results: Following Arizona’s indictment of Trump allies including Rudy Giuliani ...
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/arizona-indictment-giuliani-fake-electors-2020-election-trump/
Suffolk woman targeted in repeat prescription call scam: A Suffolk woman in her 90s was targeted in a prescription medicine phone scam.
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24277936.suffolk-woman-targeted-repeat-prescription-call-scam/
Former director of corporate firm loses Rs 25 cr in cyber fraud: An officer said that the complainant, a senior citizen from the western suburbs ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/former-director-of-corporate-firm-loses-rs-25-cr-in-cyber-fraud-9291228/
74-year-old Ohio woman charged with bank robbery was victim of a scam, family says
dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/24/ann-mayers-hamilton-ohio-bank-robbery-suspect/73435950007/
Certificate forgery: Computer operator arrested: Detectives have arrested a computer operator on charges of forging marksheets and certificates of Bangladesh ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/certificate-forgery-computer-operator-arrested-3595676
TD’s daughter not allowed make savings investment because of family relationship to him
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/25/tds-daughter-not-allowed-make-savings-investment-because-of-family-relationship-to-him/
E-money firms rejects liability for rampant impersonation fraud : Irish public lost almost €10 million in Authorised Push Payment fraud in 2022
businesspost.ie/tech-news/e-money-firms-rejects-liability-for-rampant-impersonation-fraud/
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French 'The Voice' star Kendji Girac claims 'fake' suicide attempt to scare girlfriend
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/25/french-the-voice-star-kendji-girac-claims-fake-suicide-attempt-to-scare-girlfriend_6669534_7.html
2 Republican lawmakers indicted in Arizona fake electors case. Can they continue to serve?
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/25/arizona-fake-electors-can-indicted-gop-lawmakers-continue-serving/73420414007/
Washington State Public Disclosure Commission discusses AI, money in politics at monthly event in Vancouver
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/25/washington-state-public-disclosure-commission-discusses-ai-money-in-politics-at-monthly-event-in-vancouver/
'I feel like an idiot now': Alleged victim of Hillary Clinton documentary fraud tells trial of devastation
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6444874/i-feel-like-an-idiot-now-alleged-victim-of-hillary-clinton-documentary-fraud-tells-trial-of-devastation/
Pensioner finds rare D-Day paradummy - but mistook it for a scarecrow: Robert Bowley was clearing out his late brother's home when he came across the dummy ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/pensioner-finds-rare-wwii-d-9245944
Deutsche Bank posts better-than-expected profit in first quarter amid investment banking recovery
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/deutsche-bank-first-quarter-2024-earnings.html
Quick Glance: Deutsche Bank Increases Quarterly Profit by 10 Percent
- Deutsche Bank surpasses expectations in the first quarter of 2024 with a profit of 2 billion euros before taxes and 1.5 billion euros after taxes.
- CEO Christian Sewing expresses satisfaction, citing the best results since 2013, emphasizing discipline in meeting cost targets, and the strong capital base.
- Revenue in investment banking increases significantly, particularly through trading in bonds, currencies, and large loans.
- Deutsche Bank invests in buying back its own shares, raises dividends, and plans job cuts to keep costs below 20 billion euros.
Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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Trump’s last stand on immunity plea; Arizona charges “fake electors”: Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/25/trumps-last-stand-on-immunity-plea-arizona-charges-fake-electors
Donald Trump 'agreed story-burying deal' with tabloid newspaper before 2016 election
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/trump-agreed-story-burying-deal-with-tabloid-newspaper-before-2016-election
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Parliament tasked to fast-track Anti-Counterfeit Bill: The proposed law is aimed at eliminating substandard products on the market
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/parliament-tasked-to-fast-track-anti-counterfeit-bill-4603364
Two cuffed in Samourai Wallet crypto dirty money sting: Suspects in Portugal and the US said to have laundered over $100M
theregister.com/2024/04/25/samourai_wallet_laundering_charges/
Kayani Bakery seeks closure of complaint on online scam after Google takes off fraudulent listing
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/kayani-bakery-closure-complaint-online-scam-google-fraudulent-listing-9291017/
Labour’s rail nationalisation plan won’t end rip-off ticket prices for years: The party is pledging major reforms that will improve rail travel for passengers ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/labours-rail-nationalisation-plan-wont-end-rip-off-ticket-prices-3022995
Reading culture in the digital age | kuwaittimes: Reading culture in the digital age - Lifestyle - Kuwait Times stepped into the world of literacy in its modern ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13535/lifestyle/art-fashion/reading-culture-in-the-digital-age/
Pikesville High athletic director used AI to fake racist recording of principal, police say
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/25/racist-recording-pikesville-athletic-director/
WhatsApp users warned of ‘nasty scam’: WhatsApp users are being warned about the growing prevalence of a ‘nasty scam’ in which fraudsters are trying to take over ...
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/lifestyle/whatsapp-users-warned-of-nasty-scam-9362963/
Police probe over 300 suspected scammers and money mules; more than S$9 million lost
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/300-suspected-scammers-money-mules-9-million-lost-police-investigate-4292691
Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech: Co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are charged with money laundering ...
coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/04/25/samourai-wallet-charges-raise-existential-questions-for-privacy-tech/
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell got two days’ notice of rearrest: Nicola Sturgeon’s husband was invited to an interview with Operation Branchform detectives ...
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£16,000 warning issued to everyone with a bank account: Money security experts offer advice to households to help them protect their money
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