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Society news — September 28, 2026

Society publications published on September 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

19 publications

  1. SocietyAfricaOrganized CrimeFraud

    Trial Begins Against 12 Accused of Running 'Parallel Customs Office' for Smuggling from Bolivia

    The Oral Criminal Court No. 2 of Salta began the trial in Oran against 12 people accused of belonging to a criminal association dedicated to smuggling goods from Bolivia. The organization operated between July and August 2025 through a structure set up on a farm on the Bermejo River, charging tolls for the passage of loaded vehicles. Around 300 vehicles per day were involved, with economic movements totaling $2,975,392,851.56. The operation was dismantled in August 2025, leading to arrests and the closure of the farm.
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  5. SocietyFraudJusticeHousing

    Cornell Fraternity Drugging & Gang Rape Allegations Reopened

    A 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity has resurfaced, with a lawsuit filed by 'Jane Doe'. She claims seven fraternity members drugged and assaulted her. The case was initially closed, but new evidence led to its reopening. Governor Kathy Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell's response. Florence Pugh spoke out against the alleged assault and Instagram's censorship of her posts discussing it.
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  6. SocietyNorth AmericaHealthcare

    Canada to Provide 'Safe Snorting' Straws in Federal Prisons

    The Correctional Service of Canada has announced plans to distribute paper straws in federal prisons to facilitate safer drug snorting among inmates. The initiative aims to reduce health risks associated with homemade or plastic straws, including nosebleeds and the transmission of hepatitis B and C. Alongside the straws, inmates will also receive foil strips for smoking and test strips for detecting fentanyl, benzodiazepines, and xylazine.
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  8. SocietyEuropeWhite-collarFraudCyberattack

    Ecuadorian Army Arrests Two Allegedly Linked to GAO Los Lobos

    The Ecuadorian Army conducted military operations in El Empalme and Quito, resulting in the arrest of four individuals allegedly linked to the criminal organization GAO Los Lobos. In El Empalme, Roy M. M. (alias Roy) and another individual were arrested for their involvement in illegal activities, including robberies, assaults, extortions, and the sale of SCSF. In Quito, Vicente Daniel R. (alias 'R2') and Damaris Sarahí C. (alias 'Mrs. R') were apprehended for their suspected role in the sale of controlled substances and possession of weapons. The operations led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, and other evidence.
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  9. SocietyWhite-collarFraudCybercrime

    More Suspected Fraud Equipment Found in Forest City After Mass Arrests

    Less than three months after a large-scale raid in Malaysia's Forest City resulted in the arrest of 335 people involved in online fraud syndicates, more suspected fraud equipment has been found in rental apartments. A landlord discovered unusually high electricity bills and, upon inspection, found numerous technical devices. Online gambling shops continue to operate in the area, with customers using Touch 'n Go e-wallets to place bets. Authorities are investigating whether the newly found devices are indeed used for fraudulent activities.
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  10. SocietyLocal GovMiddle EastFraudCybercrime

    Woman's Body Found Frozen in Refrigerator After Power Cut for Unpaid Bills

    The body of an 18-year-old woman was discovered frozen inside a refrigerator in an apartment in Volgograd region, Russia. The gruesome find was made after neighbors complained about an unbearable smell emanating from the apartment following a power outage due to unpaid utility bills. The woman was curled up in a fetal position and had been dead for several weeks. A criminal case for murder has been opened, and the victim's father is being sought as a suspect.
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  12. SocietyDefenseFraudJustice

    Elderly Fall Victim to Scams in Macedonia and Moldova

    In separate incidents, elderly men in Macedonia and Moldova have fallen prey to sophisticated scams. In Struga, Macedonia, an 88-year-old man was tricked into handing over 300,000 denars by scammers who promised to reunite him with his foreign wife in exchange for money, giving him an empty bag as a 'guarantee'. Meanwhile, in Chișinău, Moldova, a 75-year-old man was conned into transferring 700,000 lei after being told he was involved in a case related to financing terrorist groups.
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  13. SocietyLocal GovAsiaBiodiversity

    Serial Rapist-Murderer Alexei Gaskov Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

    Alexei Gaskov, dubbed the 'actor-maniac', has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Moscow Regional Court for a series of murders and rapes committed between 2002 and 2024. Gaskov, who was studying in the Moscow region in 2002, targeted young women and girls, attacking them at night, raping them, and then killing them. In total, he killed ten people, including seven women, two 17-year-old girls, and one man. He also sexually assaulted his stepdaughter. Modern technology helped solve the old crimes after Gaskov's initial detention in 2002. He will serve his sentence in a strict-regime colony.
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  14. SocietyCorruptionAfricaMiddle EastFraud

    Turkish Owner of Romanian Fast Food Chain Arrested for Money Laundering

    Ahmet Uğur Pakcan, owner of the popular Romanian fast food chain Dristor Doner Kebap, has been arrested in Turkey as part of an investigation into an alleged criminal organization. The arrest is linked to an investigation into money laundering activities, with reports suggesting that students living in Bucharest were used to transport cash between Turkey and Romania. The case file also mentions potential funding of protests against the Turkish authorities.
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  16. SocietyLawPublic HealthHealthcare

    Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Announces Cancer-Free Status After Battle

    Susie Wiles, the 69-year-old chief of staff for President Donald Trump, announced her cancer-free status after being diagnosed with breast cancer in March. In a commentary for USA Today, she detailed her experience fighting cancer while continuing to serve as chief of staff, highlighting the challenges and her determination to maintain her role despite the disease. Wiles praised her medical team, family, and colleagues for their support throughout her journey.
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  18. SocietyHardwareTelecomWhite-collar

    Leclerc Accidentally Reveals Ferrari Engine Secret During Interview

    Charles Leclerc, during an interview after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, inadvertently revealed that Ferrari had used the latest engine specification (ADUO2) in the race. His press officer attempted to stop him, but Leclerc, believing the information was public, confirmed its use. This revelation came despite Ferrari's desire to keep the engine upgrade secret to deprive competitors of information. Leclerc's performance in the race was disappointing, finishing fourth, and he acknowledged Ferrari's need for updates to close the gap with Mercedes.
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  19. SocietyProtestAfrica

    12 Teens Shot in Georgia Park Birthday Party Shooting

    A rowdy birthday party for an 18-year-old in Macon, Georgia, spilled into Carolyn Crayton Park, where a shootout between two groups left 12 teens injured. The shooting, which lasted around 30 seconds, was captured on security cameras. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis reported that both groups exchanged words, displayed firearms, and then started shooting at each other. Eleven to twelve teens were injured, with two in critical condition. The incident is being investigated as a local matter, with the FBI assisting due to the number of victims.
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