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Fraud news — August 1, 2026 - Page 14

Publications tagged with Fraud published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 14 of 17.

408 publications

  1. SocietyLocal GovWhite-collarFraud

    Entrepreneur Arrested for Assaulting Scientist in Yekaterinburg

    Alexander Reverek, a 38-year-old entrepreneur from Yekaterinburg, has been sent to a pre-trial detention center for two months after punching scientist Nikita Zhesin several times. Reverek was previously convicted in 2011 for causing serious harm to health by negligence. He is accused of attacking the 67-year-old academician and his colleague outside the institute building along with accomplice Arkady Wagner.
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  4. SocietyFraudCyberattackVisas

    Norwegian Teen Arrested for Assassination Plot in UK

    Johannes Kongsnes Natland, a 19-year-old Norwegian, was arrested at a hotel in Huddersfield after flying to Manchester Airport. He was found with two guns and 19 rounds of ammunition, allegedly planning an assassination with instructions from 'Agent 47'. Natland was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and was reportedly linked to a crime network connected to the Iranian regime.
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  7. SocietyOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy's Wife Shot by Son; Coach Stays with Family

    Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot multiple times by their son Elijah Zion Bieniemy at their Virginia home. Mia, 57, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Elijah, 27, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. Eric Bieniemy remains with his family, and Mia has been moved out of the ICU and is making progress.
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  8. SocietyLocal GovCivil RightsCorruptionFraud

    Minnesota Mayor Accused of Sexual Harassment

    Democratic Mayor Kaohly Her of Saint Paul, Minnesota is under investigation for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages to city staffers, including police officers. The messages, described as 'nauseating' and 'unlawful', included references to 'weinering' and a modified image of an officer. The police chief filed a complaint, calling for a full system extraction of the mayor's cell phone.
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  9. SocietyCorruptionMiddle EastFraud

    Body of Missing Woman Found in Moscow Region, Dog Led to Discovery

    A 39-year-old woman, Natalia, went missing on July 17 after leaving her home in the Odintsovo district with her cocker spaniel. Her body was found nearly two weeks later in a bag in a field, with signs of violent death. The investigation is considering murder, and Natalia's live-in partner, Pavel K., is being checked for involvement. He may have fled to Turkey. The dog was found near the body and helped lead search teams to the location.
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  11. SocietyCorruptionAfricaFraud

    Driver Suspected of Drug Driving Kills Family of Three in Malaysia

    A driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs was involved in a fatal traffic accident in Malaysia, killing a family of three on a motorcycle. The incident has sparked public outrage and calls for stricter penalties for drug driving. The police are investigating the case and have confirmed the driver's drug use through a urine test. This tragedy may accelerate relevant legislation.
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  14. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionFraud

    Inquest into Anti-Apartheid Activist Booi Mantyi's Death Begins in August

    An inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Booi Mantyi will commence in De Aar, Northern Cape, on August 3, 2026. Mantyi was shot and killed during a commemoration of the 1976 Soweto Uprising in 1985. The renewed proceedings aim to determine if his death was caused by a criminal act or omission. The inquest is part of South Africa's ongoing efforts to address historical injustices and promote accountability for unresolved apartheid-era human rights violations.
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  24. SocietyCorruptionMiddle EastIsraelFraud

    Police Commissioner Dismisses Commander Amid Nightlife Venue Allegations

    Danny Levi, the Commissioner of Israel Police, has dismissed Yoav Eliasi from his position as commander of the rapid response unit in the Tel Aviv district. This decision follows an investigation by Haaretz which alleged that Eliasi used his connections within the police to prevent the closure of a nightlife venue where he is a partner, after an incident of violence occurred there. Eliasi has denied these allegations, stating that he has never been a partner in the club and has not interfered with its affairs with the police. He attributed the allegations to a business dispute between his brother and his partner.
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