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Fraud news — September 9, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on September 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. U.S.DefenseFraudLaundering

    US Suspends Cognizant's Green-Card Filings Amid Visa Fraud Probe

    The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant's PERM (Permanent Labor Certification) filings following an investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud. This move is part of the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown on visa fraud and employer compliance. The suspension affects Cognizant's ability to sponsor green cards for its employees, potentially impacting the company's ability to attract and retain foreign talent.
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  2. SocietyHealthcareFraud

    Richard Branson's Wife Dies from Blood Clot Due to Medical Error

    Joan Templeman, the wife of billionaire Richard Branson, died from a 'massive' blood clot after doctors failed to prescribe her medication, an inquest has concluded. The 70-year-old died at their home in the British Virgin Islands in July 2022. The inquest heard that she had been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and was prescribed compression stockings, but not the necessary anticoagulant medication.
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  5. SocietyOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Netizens Expose WinJia Casino's Illegal Activities

    Netizens have exposed several teams of code dealers at WinJia Casino in Xianggang, dominated by individuals from Henan. These teams force gamblers to continue playing until they lose, refuse to let them leave, and manipulate the reported water money. Victims are threatened and beaten if they cannot pay back their losses. Despite Xianggang's crackdown, the casino boss tolerates these harmful elements. Netizens urge gamblers to avoid WinJia Casino and call the police if they encounter such situations.
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  6. SocietyCorruptionArrestFraud

    Accountant Arrested for 122 Million Lira Fraud, Spent Money on Girlfriend's Surgery and Gambling

    Accountant Mesut A. was arrested for defrauding his company of 122 million lira. He admitted to spending 5 million lira on cosmetic surgery for his girlfriend and losing 60 million lira in gambling. He expressed no remorse, stating 'I'm not sorry'. The operation involved multiple provinces, with 19 other suspects arrested, and resulted in the seizure of properties and luxury cars.
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  7. SocietyPublic HealthHealthcareFraud

    Customer Alleges Deception and Health Concerns at Massage Parlor

    A group of customers have complained about their experiences at a massage parlor located next to the property management office of Xinghui Building 8. They allege that the staff misrepresented the nationalities of the technicians, with a Cambodian girl being introduced as Vietnamese and a Vietnamese person as a Chinese technician. Additionally, several customers reported abnormal bodily reactions and discharges following their sessions, with some suspecting potential health issues. They also expressed frustration over deleted chat records with the store. Despite these concerns, customers paid 200 yuan each for the services.
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  8. SocietyNorth AmericaOrganized CrimeFraud

    Ecuador Sentences 14 to 13 Years for Money Laundering; 9 Arrested in Frontier Commands Raid

    Ecuadorian justice sentenced 14 people, including Roberto Álvarez Vera ('Manager'), to 13 years in prison for money laundering. The group, linked to the dissident FARC faction Commands of the Frontier, laundered approximately $397 million over 10 years. In a separate operation, authorities arrested nine suspected members of the same group in Alto Punino, seizing weapons, ammunition, and other equipment.
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