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Society Corruption Fraud Cybercrime
Sep 10, 2026, 21:52 UTC
Four Men Charged for Kidnapping Family to Extort Cryptocurrencies
Four individuals have been formally charged and placed under investigation for allegedly kidnapping a family in Finistère, France. The motive behind the crime was reportedly to extort cryptocurrencies from the victims.
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Society Counterterrorism Fraud Cybercrime
Sep 10, 2026, 17:04 UTC
Scammers Steal Messenger Accounts Posing as Utility Bill Recalculations
The Russian Interior Ministry's Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime has warned about a new scam where criminals create closed groups in messengers, posing as energy supply companies. They initially ask users to confirm their personal data, such as full name and date of birth, and then direct them to a chatbot to enter a six-digit authorization code for their messenger account, giving scammers full access.
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Society White-collar Fraud Laundering Cybercrime
Sep 10, 2026, 11:20 UTC
Kit's Cancer Battle Escalates in Coronation Street
Kit Green, a detective in Coronation Street, lashed out violently after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. He punched Ross Wilkes following a confrontation in the Rovers Return Inn. Kit has been keeping his diagnosis secret, only confiding in Todd Grimshaw. Despite his violent outburst, Ross decided not to report Kit, and Todd mediated the situation. Kit later opened up to Todd about his diagnosis and the pressure he's facing, including Sarah Platt's imprisonment.
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