Fraud news — September 13, 2026

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1. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraudUnions

   Sep 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC

   

   BRB Claims Victimhood as Police Confirm Fraud Involving Six Directors

   Police investigation confirms fraud between Banco Master and BRB, implicating six directors. BRB claims to be a victim, promotes board renewal, and cooperates with authorities. Former BRB president's messages suggest attempts to circumvent Central Bank denial.

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2. SocietyLocal GovFraudLaunderingCybercrime

   Sep 13, 2026, 20:34 UTC

   Chinese Siblings Held Hostage in Chile by Fake Police Station

   Chinese siblings, Mingkai and Mingxia Fu, were held hostage in Santiago, Chile, by a group posing as Chilean and American FBI agents. The siblings were taken to a fake police station, threatened with arrest, and demanded to pay a ransom of 3 billion Chilean pesos (approx. USD 4 million) to avoid prosecution. They paid 30 million Chilean pesos (approx. USD 60,000) before being released. The case has led to multiple arrests, including former prosecutor Vinko Fodich and several active and former PDI officers.

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3. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentFraud

   Sep 13, 2026, 17:36 UTC

   

   Journalist Arrested in Kaşif Kozinoğlu Death Investigation

   Journalist Selahattin Günday and two emergency medical technicians have been arrested as part of the investigation into the death of former MIT official Kaşif Kozinoğlu at Silivri Prison in 2011. Günday's lawyer stated that the images of Kozinoğlu were not taken by his client, and that there were dozens of journalists and cameramen present at the scene.

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4. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaunderingCybercrime

   Sep 13, 2026, 16:45 UTC

   Exposed: Ah Wei's Deceptive Schemes and Victims' Stories

   Ah Wei, a mainland Chinese national, has been deceiving and cheating locals, particularly in Vietnam's Hanoi. He uses urgent financial needs as an excuse to gamble and defraud victims out of large sums, including 600 yuan from one individual and 1000 yuan from another. Ah Wei is known for his rude attitude, not repaying loans, and making false promises. He has targeted multiple individuals, causing significant financial losses.

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5. SocietyDefenseOrganized CrimeFraudLaundering

   Sep 13, 2026, 16:29 UTC

   

   19-Year-Old Girl Targeted by ATS for Terror Links

   A 19-year-old girl has been targeted by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Maharashtra. The investigation reveals her father's alleged links with SIMI and Indian Mujahideen, and a passport obtained using fake addresses.

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6. SocietyLocal GovFraudLaunderingCyberattack

   Sep 13, 2026, 12:52 UTC

   

   Iraq Issues Arrest Warrant for Omid Hajji Ahmed on Terrorism Financing Charges

   Iraqi authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Omid Hajji Ahmed, charging him with terrorism financing and money laundering. The suspect is also listed on the U.S. sanctions list for smuggling Iranian oil.

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7. SocietyDefenseFraudLaundering

   Sep 13, 2026, 12:52 UTC

   

   Massive Cocaine Bust at Mersin Port

   Mersin Provincial Police conducted a successful operation resulting in the seizure of 350kg of cocaine valued at 1.5 billion TL, hidden beneath a bulk cargo ship at Mersin Port. Nine suspects were detained in connection with the incident.

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8. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionFraud

   Sep 13, 2026, 10:31 UTC

   

   Wife of 'Vanlı Kara Haydar' Arrested

   Çağla Öz Tançalan, wife of Mehmet Fatih Tançalan, known as 'Vanlı Kara Haydar', was arrested in Istanbul on charges of concealing assets derived from crime. She was taken to Van for further investigation. Her mother and sister-in-law were also detained. The arrest follows a lavish wedding celebration in Van that raised suspicions about the source of the couple's wealth.

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9. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionWhite-collarFraud

   Sep 13, 2026, 10:14 UTC

   

   Thai Monk Embezzled Millions, Arrested After Intimate Videos Surface

   A 66-year-old monk, Phra Wachirayan Wi, was arrested and defrocked for embezzling over 9 million baht (approx. $345,000 USD) from Wat Tai temple in Ayutthaya province, Thailand. He was caught on camera with his female assistant in intimate scenes. The money, including renovation donations and amulet sales, was not transferred to the temple's official account. The woman was also arrested and charged with assisting in money laundering.

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10. SocietyFraudCybercrimeCyberattack

    Sep 13, 2026, 04:44 UTC

    

    AI-Generated Deepfakes Used for Blackmail and Fraud

    Scammers have begun exploiting artificial intelligence to create compromising photos and videos of individuals, threatening to distribute them unless a ransom is paid. Additionally, they use deepfakes to impersonate officials, bank employees, or influencers, persuading victims to invest money, click on links, or share personal data.

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11. SocietyCorruptionTrialFraud

    Sep 13, 2026, 03:55 UTC

    

    Man Faces 15 Years for Stabbing Ex's Partner

    A young man in Lugo is set to face trial for allegedly stabbing the partner of his ex-girlfriend. The Second Section of the Provincial Court of Lugo will judge him for attempted murder, threats, and domestic violence-related injuries. He could receive a prison sentence of up to 15 years.

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12. SocietyDefenseOrganized CrimeFraudCybercrime

    Sep 13, 2026, 03:23 UTC

    Man in Hunan Posing as Wealthy Bachelor Scams 'Aunt' Online, Police Say

    A 28-year-old man from Hunan province, identified as Ding, posed as a wealthy bachelor to scam his 'aunt' online. He claimed to introduce a boyfriend to her but instead impersonated 'Chen Certain' and presented himself as a 'rich and handsome' man. They formed a relationship through WeChat. After gaining her trust, Ding used various excuses such as birthdays and illnesses to defraud her of a total of 14,700 yuan between July 2022 and December 2023. Police arrested Ding and recovered the stolen money, returning 15,000 yuan to the victim. Ding is currently being held on suspicion of fraud.

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