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Fraud news — August 21, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. SocietyCorruptionFraudJustice

    TikTok Settles Children's Privacy Lawsuit for $400 Million

    TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that it violated children's online privacy laws. The social media platform will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after a consent decree involving its predecessor, Musical.ly, is vacated. The settlement follows changes in TikTok's ownership and management, as well as improvements in its privacy practices.
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  3. SocietyCounterterrorismFraudLaundering

    Syria Marks 13th Anniversary of Ghouta Chemical Attack

    Syrians commemorated the 13th anniversary of the chemical attack on Ghouta, remembering the victims and calling for justice. The attack, carried out by the Assad regime, resulted in the deaths of 1144 people and injured 5935 others. Activists, officials, and international bodies marked the occasion, demanding accountability for those responsible. The Syrian government announced ongoing efforts to identify perpetrators and dismantle chemical weapons.
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  5. U.S.BudgetHealthcareFraud

    U.S. Employer Healthcare Costs to Rise 9.5% in 2027

    U.S. employer healthcare costs are expected to rise by 9.5% in 2027, according to insurance broker Aon. This increase, driven by higher medical use and spending on expensive drugs, will push the average cost per employee above $19,000. Workers' contributions are also set to increase, with out-of-pocket spending and payroll contributions totaling an average of $5,297 in 2027. The rise in costs is part of a sustained period of healthcare inflation, with employers exploring cost-management strategies to offset increases.
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  6. PoliticsCorruptionMiddle EastFraud

    SAP Names Suspects in 'Forrest Gump' Case

    The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) has named suspects in the 'Forrest Gump' case, including former and current officials, businessmen, and bankers. The list includes Iryna Mudra (former deputy head of the President's Office), Viktor Dubovyk (director general of the Directorate for Legal Policy of the President's Office), Elena Ferens (deputy minister of justice), Maxim Mykitas (former people's deputy), Vadym Stolar (current people's deputy), Vasyl Astion (businessman, former deputy of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council), Mykola Gladyshchenko (former chairman of the board of 'Sens Bank'), Oleksandr Stupak (former chairman of the board of 'Sens Bank'), Lyudmyla Snigur (head of the department of 'Sens Bank'), Valentyn Yelizarov, Mykyta Tarkovsky, Yegor Merkulov, and Oleksandr Ostapenko (all associated with Mykitas).
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  7. SocietyIndictmentWhite-collarFraudCyberattack

    Anton Astakhov, Son of Former Ombudsman, Accused of Forgery and Fraud

    Anton Astakhov, son of former Russian Children's Rights Ombudsman Pavel Astakhov, has been accused of forgery and fraud. He is suspected of official forgery involving military documents and illegally obtaining awards (Article 292). Additionally, he is accused of large-scale fraud (Article 159 part 4) for stealing bank funds through fictitious organizations. Astakhov Jr. was previously convicted of fraud in 2022 and faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty in the current cases.
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  8. SocietyCorruptionArrestFraud

    Indonesian Helper Arrested for Scalding 23-Month-Old Girl in Hong Kong

    A 30-year-old Indonesian female helper has been arrested for allegedly scalding a 23-month-old girl in Hong Kong. The incident occurred while the helper was caring for the girl and her 3-year-old brother. The helper claimed she was preparing warm water for the girl to play with but did not check the temperature. The girl suffered second-degree burns and is under observation in the hospital. The helper has been charged with child abuse and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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  10. SocietyIndictmentMiddle EastBiodiversityFraud

    Police Bust Online Fraud and Drug Cases, Arrest 35 People in Xiangtan and Xiamen

    Western and Xiamen police conducted surprise administrative inspections at 'Haishan Apartment' and 'Haichang Apartment', respectively, busting cases involving online fraud and drug-related crimes. A total of 35 suspects were arrested in each case, including 12 suspects involved in online fraud (10 Vietnamese, 2 Chinese), 2 drug suspects (1 Chinese male, 1 Vietnamese female), and 21 illegal residents without valid passports (18 Chinese, 3 Vietnamese). Police seized computers, mobile phones, weapons, drugs, and other tools used in the crimes. All suspects and evidence were handed over to the respective public security bureaus for further investigation and trial.
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  11. SocietyFraud

    Former FBI Chief James Comey Accused of Threatening Trump with Shell Photo

    The U.S. Department of Justice has accused former FBI Director James Comey of intentionally threatening President Donald Trump in a social media post featuring a photo of shells arranged in the numbers '86 47'. Comey posted the photo days before his novel 'FDR Drive' was published, and prosecutors allege he did so to generate buzz and boost sales. Comey denies the charges, claiming he found the shells during a walk and did not know the combination could be interpreted as a threat.
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