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Fraud news — August 23, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Fraud published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 4.

78 publications

  2. SocietyCorruptionArrestWhite-collarFraud

    Seven Emfuleni Municipality Employees Arrested for Illegal Electricity Reconnection Scheme

    The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has arrested seven Emfuleni Local Municipality employees for allegedly running an illegal electricity reconnection scheme. The suspects, from the Revenue and Electrical Departments, are accused of misrepresenting themselves as authorized officials and accepting payments directly into their bank accounts to reconnect disconnected electricity supplies. They face charges of fraud, theft, and tampering with essential infrastructure.
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  5. SocietyBudgetFraudGrid

    Amazon Mass-Purchasing Rare Books, Scanning, and Destroying Them

    Amazon is secretly purchasing rare books, scanning their pages to train its AI models, and then destroying the originals. An investigation by 404 Media found that Amazon is buying these books in bulk, removing their covers to speed up scanning, and disposing of them afterwards. Amazon has confirmed the practice but hasn't specified which AI systems are being trained on the scans.
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  9. SocietyFraud

    Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car in Morrisons Car Park

    A woman in her 80s has died after being hit by a car in the Morrisons car park in Gosport, Hampshire. The incident occurred around 12:05 PM on Friday when a grey Kia Soul drove into the car park, striking two pedestrians. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while another shopper sustained minor injuries. The car also collided with several other parked and moving vehicles. Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses with dash cam footage.
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  13. SocietyPublic HealthHealthcareFraud

    France Recalls 300,000 Potentially Unsafe Condoms

    French authorities have recalled approximately 300,000 condoms due to risks of bursting or perforations. The recalled products were sold in stores, pharmacies, and online platforms. No incidents have been reported, but users are advised to get tested for sexually transmitted infections and take a pregnancy test if they miss a period. The recall involves several brands, including products from Okamoto Industries and French brands My Lubie and Friday Bae.
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  16. SocietyCentral AsiaOrganized CrimeFraud

    35 Tehran Residents' Telegram and Instagram Accounts Hacked

    The chief of police in Greater Tehran announced the identification and dismantling of a hacker group that gained unauthorized access to 35 citizens' Telegram and Instagram accounts, violating their privacy. The hackers used these accounts for fraudulent activities and spreading inappropriate content. Some victims suffered financial and emotional distress due to not following account security measures.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastIntelligenceFraud

    Police Officer Uses Tear Gas to Mobilize Driver in Odessa

    In Odessa, Ukraine, a police officer resorted to forceful measures to mobilize a driver. The incident involved a police officer spraying tear gas into the cabin of a car that was blocked by a TCK bus. The officer used a crowbar to pry open the driver's door before deploying the gas canister. This unusual method of mobilization has been captured on video by eyewitnesses.
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  20. PoliticsLocal GovMiddle EastFraud

    Israeli Settlers Drag Palestinian Farmer's Donkey to Death

    Videos and reports show Israeli settlers stealing a donkey belonging to a Palestinian farmer in the South Hebron Hills, occupied West Bank. The settlers tied the donkey to a vehicle and dragged it until it died, with the animal struggling and trying to escape. This incident is part of a wider pattern of settler violence and dispossession against Palestinian communities.
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  22. SocietyEnvironmentFraudLaundering

    German Ocean Museum Faces Ongoing Harassment After Humpback Whale Rescue

    Four months after the rescue of the humpback whale 'Timmy', staff at the German Ocean Museum in Stralsund continue to receive harassment and threats due to their involvement in the incident. The museum has been exposed to a 'shitstorm' since mid-March, with employees receiving hate comments, demands to burn down the museum, and even death threats. The harassment began when the museum advised letting the whale die peacefully, with some accusing researchers of intentionally letting the whale die for personal gain. Employees have applied for information blocks to protect their personal data and prevent being approached on the street.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastFraud

    Thailand Cracks Down on Gray Capital Identity Laundering

    Thailand's Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has exposed four core methods used by gray capital to launder identities: identity theft, abuse of residency, forged birth records, and multiple identity rotation. The interior, immigration, hospital, and banking systems are now interconnected for automated cross-departmental verification, making it risky to buy identities or fake residencies. Thailand is committed to genuine investment and has zero tolerance for code-holding and identity-buying gray activities.
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