Strava Fitness App Leaks U.S. Military Data
Sky News reports that the Strava fitness app has leaked U.S. military data, allowing Iran to gain intelligence. Over 1,300 users' data was exposed.2 sourcesSee all sources
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Corruption news — August 16, 2026
Publications tagged with Corruption published on August 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.
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CJP Volunteer's Father Dies After Attack Over School Inspection
Shaik Abdul Hafeez, a volunteer with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was attacked after inspecting a government school as part of the 'School Thik Karo' campaign. His father, Janab Mafik, died from severe head injuries sustained during the attack. The CJP alleges that local BJP workers were responsible and demands their immediate arrest. The incident has sparked outrage, with CJP leaders vowing to continue the campaign and seek justice for Hafeez and his family.5 sourcesSee all sourcesFive Russian Women Rescued from Sexual Slavery in Philippines
Five Russian women and a former beauty queen were rescued from sexual slavery in the Philippines. They were lured into the country under the guise of modeling jobs but were forced into prostitution. The women were rescued during a sting operation where police posed as clients and arrested the pimps. The women are now under state protection and receiving assistance.13 sourcesSee all sourcesTwo Toddlers Hospitalized After Eating Chocolate with Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
Two children aged 5.5 and 6.5 were rushed to the pediatric ER at Galilee Medical Center after consuming chocolate containing hallucinogenic mushrooms. They exhibited symptoms such as dilated pupils and hallucinations. After initial assessment, they were admitted to the pediatric ICU for close monitoring due to the unpredictable nature of these types of poisonings.8 sourcesSee all sourcesFujianese Boss 'Ah Hao' Runs Domestic Fund Scams in Mengpo
A Fujianese man, nicknamed 'Ah Hao', operates domestic fund scams in Mengpo City, Mangbo. His organization, with shareholders Ah Fu, Ah Xin, and Lao Tie, targets single women in China. They lure victims into buying funds on Alipay, then encourage them to buy products, withdraw, recharge, and eventually purchase long-term, high-value products. The operation is managed harshly, with verbal and physical abuse, even electric shocks. Manager Ah Jian is particularly violent. The scam has cheated thousands, with a total recharge amount of over 900 million yuan, using a shell company for fund collection.7 sourcesSee all sourcesScammers Target Students' Personal Data
Fraudsters are targeting students in Russia by offering to arrange scholarships, reserve dormitory places, or pay for education. They then ask for personal and banking data, often claiming to be university employees. This was revealed by Yevgeny Masharov, a member of the Public Chamber of Russia's commission on public control and work with citizens' appeals.2 sourcesSee all sourcesBill Maher Mocks Luigi Mangione Fans After Killer's Guilty Plea
Bill Maher ridiculed fans of Luigi Mangione, dubbed 'The Mangionistas,' who struggled to accept Mangione's guilty plea for the 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione admitted in court to shooting Thompson and knowing his actions were illegal. Maher joked about the fans' denial, saying 'He just said he did it!' despite Mangione's clear confession.3 sourcesSee all sourcesForbes Editor Fired for Secret $6M Payment
Forbes chief content officer Randall Lane was fired after receiving a $6 million payment from the founder of a firm that does business with the magazine. Lane previously threatened companies that hired former Trump officials, vowing that Forbes would treat them as potential sources of disinformation.3 sourcesSee all sourcesRockets Strike Kropyvnytskyi
Kropyvnytskyi is under attack by rockets, with explosions heard in the city. The alarm was raised by local groups 'Boys with PPO' and 'Guys from PPO'.7 sourcesSee all sources