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Fraud news — August 22, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on August 22, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. SocietyLocal GovWhite-collarFraud

    Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted at Prestigious US University

    Fourteen individuals, including students and a parent, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a cocaine trafficking network at a top US university. The ring was led by 24-year-old Agostino Abbatiello, who sold drugs to fraternity members using Snapchat and Venmo. The network allegedly forced new students to package cocaine as part of hazing. The university and local authorities are investigating the case.
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  2. SocietyMiddle EastBiodiversityFraudUnions

    Hidden Fraud Den Exposed in Myanmar's Wa State

    A group of individuals have revealed the existence of a hidden fraud den operating in the basement of a four-sided courtyard villa behind the Golden Age KTV in Mong Pao, Wa State, Myanmar. The den, disguised as a legitimate business, is run by shareholders Afu (50%), Ahuo (25%), Xin (15%), and Laotie (10%), who have been taking bribes and fines. The den operates an ITUS fund, targeting divorced single women in China, and has been involved in over 900 million yuan, harming nearly 10,000 people. The den is managed violently, with long work hours, no food for those without sales, and cases of verbal abuse, physical assault, and electric shocks. Supervisor Ahjian is particularly violent, with reports of suicide by hanging. Victims, minors, and wanted criminals are inside. Two core members were arrested while returning to China in June.
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  6. SocietyLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle EastFraud

    Police Officer Charged in False Report of Missing Woman Case

    A 30-year-old police officer in Jeju has been booked for dereliction of duty after it was discovered that he falsely reported contacting a missing woman, 37-year-old Jang Mi-ran. The officer claimed to have spoken to Jang after she went missing on May 12, but phone records showed no evidence of this. The case was initially closed just hours after the report was filed, but Jang's whereabouts remain unknown. The police are now re-investigating the case and the officer's handling of other missing person reports.
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  10. SocietyProtestMiddle EastFraud

    CJP Workers Attacked During School Inspection in Rajasthan

    Members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) were allegedly assaulted and chased away by locals and BJP workers while trying to inspect a government school in Jaipur's Rampura Kanwarpura village. The CJP team, led by Ashutosh Ranka, claimed they were attacked with stones, vehicles were damaged, and a woman was assaulted. CJP accused BJP of sending 'goons' to stop them, while locals accused CJP of politicizing the issue. No legal action has been taken yet.
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  11. SocietyWhite-collarFraudCyberattackVisas

    Alihan Kuriş's Brother and Associate Captured in Marmaris

    Hilmi Tuna Kuriş, brother of Alihan Kuriş, and Erhan Yılmaz were apprehended in Marmaris while attempting to flee the country. They were wanted in connection with the 'Alihan Kuriş Crime Organization' investigation. The two suspects were found with 200 kilos of gold at their residence. It was revealed that they used a vehicle registered to former Interior Minister Idris Naim Şahin to transport them to Muğla.
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  12. SocietyOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Chinese Hacker Sentenced to 20 Years for Targeting BTS Member Jungkook and Others

    A Chinese national was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Seoul court for leading a hacking scheme that targeted K-pop group BTS member Jungkook and South Korean business executives. The hacker stole over $27 million from victims. The court found the defendant guilty of severe violation of personal property rights and a threat to financial security.
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