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Fraud news — August 20, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

13 publications

  2. SocietyLocal GovArrestFraud

    Woman Arrested for ISIS-Inspired Bomb Plot at New York State Capitol

    A 35-year-old woman, Jessica Bowie, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly planning to bomb the New York State Capitol building in Albany. Bowie, who converted to Islam five years ago, expressed support for ISIS online and asked an FBI informant for help making explosives to target the capitol. She surveilled the building multiple times and purchased materials for an explosive device. Authorities thwarted the plot before Bowie could carry out the attack.
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    Pakistan Police Raids, Arrests, and Corruption Allegations

    Several areas in Pakistan were raided by police, with hundreds possibly arrested. The raids are part of a corruption case involving foreign personnel entry, bribery, and smuggling. A Chinese national and two local officials were arrested for facilitating the entry of foreigners for a fee and accepting 'protection fees'. Approximately 20 million rupees in cash and records were seized.
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  6. SocietyLocal GovFraud

    Police Arrest Man for Nude Chat Blackmail Scheme Involving 40+ Women

    Xilinhot City Public Security Bureau reported the arrest of a suspect who lured over 40 women into having naked video chats under the pretense of offering high-paying chat jobs. The suspect, posing as a media company boss, used multiple Douyin and Kuaishou accounts to contact female netizens, guiding them to download an app and engage in video chats on QQ, where he secretly recorded over 100 videos. He then threatened to expose the videos or contacted the victims' family and friends to force them into further chats or transfer money to delete the videos. The suspect has been criminally detained, and the case is ongoing.
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  7. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionFraud

    French Official Drugged Job Applicants to Make Them Urinate in Public

    Christian Négrier, a former high-ranking French public official, is accused of drugging nearly 250 women during job interviews between 2009 and 2018 using diuretics, causing them to urinate uncontrollably. The women allege they were subjected to 'chemical submission' and humiliation. Négrier is under formal investigation for charges including administering substances, violating privacy, and sexual assault.
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    Family Seeks Information on Detained Thai Worker at Red Building

    Family members are seeking information about their relative, a Thai woman working at the Red Building in Area 109 of Miwadi General Mountain, who has been missing for several days. They suspect she may have been detained after making a mistake at work. Her LINE account has also been deleted. The family wants to contact the manager or staff of the Red Building to find out how long she will be detained and when she can contact her family. They are willing to help pay back any money she owes to the manager. The family is very worried about her safety and wants to know when she can be released.
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    Elon Musk Calls for Derek Chauvin's Release, Citing Unjust Conviction

    Elon Musk has publicly stated that Derek Chauvin, convicted for the murder of George Floyd, should be freed as he was 'unjustly convicted'. Musk argues that Chauvin was not the cause of Floyd's death and did not intend for it to occur. This stance aligns with recent legal efforts by Chauvin's team to dismiss his conviction, citing due process violations and alleging fraudulent conduct by Minnesota officials.
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  10. SocietyCorruptionHealthcareFraud

    Damoun Prison Raid: Detainees Tortured, Scabies Outbreak

    Al-Yamama forces stormed Damoun prison, evacuating detainees to the courtyard, restraining them, and seizing their belongings. The operation was accompanied by the isolation of detainees amidst a scabies outbreak and deteriorating health conditions. The Palestine Center for Prisoner Studies reports 10 detainees infected with scabies, with the number expected to rise. The Director demands the World Health Organization's intervention to prevent a wider outbreak and medical neglect.
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    Harvard Settles Body Parts Theft Case for $53 Million

    Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits from families who accuse the university of negligence in handling bodies donated for medical research. The former manager of the Harvard Medical School mortuary, Cedric Lodge, was convicted of stealing and selling body parts including heads, brains, skin, and hands on the black market. The settlement includes financial compensation and a statement to affected families, as well as an annual scholarship for medical students in honor of donors.
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