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Fraud news — September 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on September 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

10 publications

  3. SocietyCorruptionOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Arrests Made in Real Estate Scams Across Vietnam

    In recent weeks, Vietnamese authorities have made several arrests related to real estate scams. In Hanoi, two women were charged for allegedly scamming home buyers by claiming they could guarantee the purchase of social housing units. Meanwhile, in Nghe An province, a woman named Võ Thị Ngân was arrested for defrauding over 190 billion Vietnamese dong by promising high returns on real estate investments. Additionally, a joint operation between Lao and Vietnamese police resulted in the arrest of 64 Vietnamese suspects involved in an online fraud syndicate that has defrauded thousands of Vietnamese victims since early 2022.
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  4. SocietyLocal GovFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    FBI Warns ICE Agents of 'Tradwife' Doxing Threat

    The FBI internally warned that a group of women were creating fake online dating profiles with a 'traditional wife' or 'tradwife' aesthetic to lure US immigration agents and expose their personal information, a practice known as doxing. The FBI memo, shared with the Guardian, provided few details about the alleged scheme and did not confirm if any agents had been targeted.
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  8. SocietyLocal GovFraudCybercrimeRural

    Naval High School Teacher Speaks Out After Alleged Sexual Aggression by Students

    A teacher at the Naval Admiral Guise High School, Giovana León, has spoken out about an alleged sexual aggression case involving a 16-year-old student and eight of her classmates. León, who has worked at the school for nearly 18 years, claims that there have been several bullying cases at the institution in the past, and she has tried to communicate these issues to authorities. She criticized the lack of action taken by school management despite teachers' warnings. The teacher also called for a review of the school's violence and bullying history.
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  10. SocietyBiodiversityDefenseFraudLaundering

    Illegal Mining Declines in Ecuador, but Investment Uncertainty Persists

    The Ecuadorian government's crackdown on illegal mining, which includes destroying camps and seizing equipment, has sent a positive signal to investors. However, according to María Eulalia Silva, executive president of the Chamber of Mining of Ecuador (CME), legal security and institutional capacity are still key to attracting long-term capital. Despite the government's efforts, the lack of legal certainty continues to hinder the arrival of serious investments.
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