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Society news — August 1, 2026 - Page 14

Society publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 14 of 48.

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  10. SocietyCorruptionDefenseFraud

    Telegram Scams in Moldova: Over 2 Million Lei Lost in 24 Hours

    In the last 24 hours, Moldovan police registered two new cases of telephone fraud and five previously unreported cases, resulting in damages exceeding 2 million lei (around $105,000) and 10,500 euros. The largest single loss was 918,000 lei (around $50,000), caused by a fraudulent Telegram message impersonating a company manager. Police also reported preventing 51 attempted frauds and urged citizens to verify money transfer requests and avoid sharing personal data.
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  12. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionProtest

    Delhi Police Personnel Injured: Families Recall Blood-Stained Uniforms

    Families of injured Delhi Police personnel have recounted their harrowing experiences during the CJP protest. They described how their loved ones returned home with blood-stained uniforms after being attacked by protesters. The incidents left the police officers unconscious and severely injured. The families expressed outrage at the portrayal of their family members as culprits on social media.
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  14. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionProtestAfrica

    Police Investigate Social Media Post Allegedly Insulting Perlis Royal Institution

    Police in Perlis, Malaysia, are investigating a social media post that allegedly contains elements insulting the royal institution of Perlis. The post, uploaded by a Facebook user named 'Mohd Syafeeq', questioned the presentation of state medals received by Perlis PAS Ulama Chief Ahmad Adnan Fadzil. Two individuals lodged police reports regarding the post, which was later deleted by the user. Police have detained a 37-year-old suspect overnight to assist in investigations under sections of the Penal Code, Communications and Multimedia Act, and Minor Offenses Act.
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  16. SocietyAsiaWhite-collar

    Deputy Chief of St. Petersburg Detention Facility Placed Under House Arrest for Smuggling Phones

    In St. Petersburg, a court has placed Maxim Alexandrov, the deputy chief of a temporary detention facility, under house arrest. He is accused of exceeding his official powers by ensuring the unhindered placement of prohibited items, including mobile phones, into the TDF's service vehicle and onto its territory. The items were intended for further transfer to the Federal Penitentiary Service's SIZO-1 in St. Petersburg. Alexandrov partially admitted his guilt.
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  20. SocietyAfricaBiodiversityCybercrime

    Maharashtra Cyber Files FIR Over AI-Morphed Videos Targeting PM Modi and Piyush Goyal

    The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown persons for creating and circulating AI-manipulated videos targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The investigation is focused on multiple social media accounts that shared these videos. Digital evidence is being preserved, and the probe is ongoing.
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  21. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraud

    Lerchek Sentenced to Probation and Fine for Illegal Currency Operations

    Blogger Valeria Chekalina, known as Lerchek, was sentenced to five years of probation and a fine of 765 million rubles for illegal currency operations related to the sale of fitness marathons. She was also banned from promoting her brand online for three years. Lerchek did not acknowledge guilt throughout the case. The prosecution initially requested a six-year suspended sentence and a fine of 1.2 billion rubles.
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  22. SocietyResearchEarthHealthcare

    Fructose Fuels Cancer Spread After Chemotherapy

    Scientists from The Wistar Institute discovered that fructose, a sugar commonly found in sweet drinks, can signal cancer cells to spread even after chemotherapy. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that fructose reduces cholesterol levels in neighboring cells, allowing them to escape and spread. This mechanism may explain why many ovarian cancer patients experience recurrence and metastasis despite initial response to chemotherapy. The findings suggest that dietary changes, such as limiting fructose intake, could potentially influence cancer progression.
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  24. SocietyCentral AsiaDefenseFraud

    Chinese Men Sentenced in Malaysia for Assault and Extortion

    Six men, including five locals and one Chinese national, Chen Xianfei (40), have been sentenced in Malaysia for their roles in a case involving assault and extortion of Chinese nationals in Malacca. The incident occurred on July 20 at an apartment complex where the victim was beaten with iron rods, resulting in injuries. Additionally, two suspects were found to have extorted another Chinese man and stolen his luxury watch, a Rolex. Chen was also charged with illegal stay and immigration-related offenses. The court handed down fines ranging from RM4,500 to RM6,500 for the assault and extortion charges, and an additional RM5,000 fine for Chen's illegal stay.
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