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Fraud news — August 1, 2026 - Page 11

Publications tagged with Fraud published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 11 of 17.

408 publications

  1. SocietyOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Parents Settle Son's R100 Sex Work Debt After Awkward House Call

    Two KwaZulu-Natal parents were surprised by a man who arrived at their home demanding R100 for sex work services allegedly owed by their son. The man claimed he had been providing sexual services to the son weekly for several months and was now seeking payment. Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) officers mediated the situation, and after a phone call with their son, the parents paid the outstanding amount to the man.
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  3. SocietyHealthcareFraudGender

    Don Antonio Mazzi, Founder of Exodus, Dies at 96

    Don Antonio Mazzi, an Italian priest, educator, and activist, has died at the age of 96. He was the founder of Exodus, a community dedicated to helping drug addicts and marginalized youth. Mazzi passed away in Milan and was known for his innovative welfare policies and commitment to fighting addictions and youth distress. He was an influential figure in the third sector and had a long career in journalism and media.
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  4. SocietyLocal GovFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    Russian Telephone Scammer Detained in St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg law enforcement officers have detained the organizer of a call center for telephone scammers. The suspect, a local resident born in 2004, placed and maintained equipment for fraudulent schemes to extort money from Russians. The activities of this technical center resulted in several tens of millions of rubles being stolen. During the search, two sim-boxes with 128 slots and over 100 sim-cards were seized. A criminal case has been opened against the detainee under part 3 of article 274.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
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  7. SocietyCorruptionMiddle EastFraud

    Thai DSI Issues Arrest Warrant for Lt. Col. Mote Thun

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Lt. Col. Mote Thun, a deputy battalion commander of the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), accused of human trafficking. Despite the warrant, Lt. Col. Mote Thun continues to live normally in Myanmar, visiting temples and praying daily. Local officials consider the likelihood of Thailand arresting him to be low due to his significant influence.
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  12. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentTrialFraud

    Judge Pedraz Orders Tracking of PSOE Accounts in 'Leire Case'

    Judge Santiago Pedraz has ordered the tracking of dozens of accounts linked to the PSOE and key players in the 'Leire Díez case', including former Andalusian Vice President Gaspar Zarrías and lawyers Jacobo Teijelo and Ismael Oliver. The judge aims to investigate payments made by the PSOE to members of the alleged plot to destabilize judicial proceedings. So far, approximately €200,000 in payments from PSOE accounts to fund 'dirty war' operations have been located.
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  13. SocietyLawCorruptionDefenseFraud

    Blogger Lerchek Sentenced for Illegal Currency Operations

    Blogger Valeria Chekalina (Lerchek) was sentenced to five years of probation and fined 765 million rubles for illegally transferring over 250 million rubles abroad. The court considered her serious health condition, as she has been diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fourth stage. Her former husband Artem Chekalin received a seven-year sentence for the same crime.
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  14. SocietyFraud

    Jack Charlton's Son Facing £200,000 Inheritance Tax Bill for 1966 World Cup Medal

    John Charlton, son of late football legend Jack Charlton, is facing a £200,000 inheritance tax bill after receiving his father's iconic 1966 World Cup medal. The tax bill, amounting to 230,000 euros, has forced John to consider returning the medal to his mother. The issue has sparked debate, with some arguing that anything won on behalf of the country should be tax-free.
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  15. SocietyEuropeUnited KingdomFraud

    Gauteng MEC Aims to Boost Women's Participation in Taxi Industry

    Gauteng's MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has announced initiatives to increase women's involvement in the taxi industry. The department has allocated R2 million for enterprise development, leadership programs, and support for widows. Since 2024, the help desk has facilitated licence transfers and activations, provided counseling, and processed new licence applications. Diale-Tlabela emphasized that women are central to the industry's growth and future, but face challenges like accessing finance and competing in a male-dominated sector.
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  17. SocietyLocal GovWhite-collarFraud

    Toronto Police Hunt Indian National Accused of Fortune-Telling Scam

    Toronto police are searching for Gangadhar Babu, a 29-year-old Indian national, accused of posing as a psychic and spiritual healer to defraud a victim of thousands of dollars. Babu operated under the name 'Babu' and ran a business called Indian Psychic and Spiritual Healer. Police allege he exploited the victim's belief in the supernatural, convincing them to pay for 'spiritual protection' to avoid death or harm. Babu is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for fraud over $5,000, possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, and laundering proceeds of Canadian crime. Police believe there may be additional victims and urge anyone targeted to come forward.
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  23. SocietyEarthHealthcareFraud

    Radboud University Medical Center's Hantavirus Incident: Miscommunication Led to Avoidable Quarantine

    An investigation report by Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) has concluded that the weeks-long quarantine of twelve employees this spring was avoidable. The employees were quarantined due to a potential exposure to the hantavirus. The report attributed the incident to miscommunication and pressure from consultations.
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