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Fraud news — September 20, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on September 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

14 publications

  1. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

    Two Children Found Safe After Overnight Search in Borovlyany

    An emergency situation occurred in Borovlyany when two children, aged 10 and 12, went missing after leaving the 'SOS - Children's Village' on bicycles around 17:00 on September 19. A large-scale search operation involving police, military personnel, volunteers, service dogs, UAVs, and the Republican Special Purpose Unit 'ZUBR' was launched. The children were found safe and unharmed at a gas station near Kolodishchi around 07:30 on September 20.
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  2. SocietyBudgetHardwareEarthFraud

    FBI Uses AI to Prevent School Shootings

    FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the agency has used artificial intelligence to help prevent school shootings in North Carolina and several other states. Patel stated that the FBI's use of AI has increased by 605% during his tenure, allowing for rapid analysis of databases and information alongside private-sector partners and state and local authorities to identify potential threats and send intelligence to agents in the field.
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  4. SocietyTrialOrganized CrimeFraud

    Six-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Car in Ekibastuz Courtyard

    A six-year-old boy died after being hit by a car in the courtyard of a residential building in Ekibastuz. The incident occurred on the evening of September 19, with the boy reportedly riding a bicycle before the collision. A criminal case has been opened, and the driver, a girl, has been detained. The boy's family is seeking witnesses and any available footage of the incident.
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  5. SocietyAsiaBudgetFraud

    Two Bank Tellers Sentenced for Stealing from Customers

    Two tellers at the National Bank in Oran, Salta, Argentina, were sentenced for stealing money from customers while they were making deposits. Silvia Verónica Castro received a suspended prison sentence of two years, and Fernando Horacio Arias Knudsen, six months, also suspended. They were found guilty of fraud and breach of duties of public officials. The modus operandi involved removing bills from deposits and hiding them in promotional flyers. The scheme was discovered in November 2023, and the investigation identified 22 maneuvers. Customers, mostly regulars depositing large amounts, often topped up the shortage assuming they had made a mistake.
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  7. SocietyOrganized CrimeFraudCybercrimeCyberattack

    Johor Police Bust 4 Cross-Border Scam Syndicates, 25 Arrested

    Johor police have conducted raids, dismantling at least 4 cross-border scam syndicates operating in Johor state. Approximately 25 arrests were made, including 14 Chinese nationals. The syndicates were involved in fake online gambling, love scams, fake e-commerce, and cryptocurrency scams, targeting victims mainly from China, Thailand, and Singapore. They recruited members through social media, offering monthly salaries of RM3,000 to RM4,000 for 'customer service' roles. Laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic devices, valued at over RM75,000, were seized. All arrested individuals have been remanded for further investigation under Section 420 of the Malaysian Penal Code.
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  8. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

    Deliveroo Driver Jailed for 21 Years for Raping Unconscious Woman

    A Deliveroo driver, Salem Rekoub, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for raping a woman he found semi-conscious at a bus stop in London. The 28-year-old Algerian man, working on a tourist visa, dragged the woman, aged in her 40s, to a side street and assaulted her for 17 minutes. He followed the ambulance transporting her to the hospital, attempting to locate her again. The victim suffered 33 bruises and has experienced seizures and mental health issues since the attack.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle EastConflictFraud

    Israeli Forces Injure Civilians Across Gaza Strip

    Israeli forces have injured civilians across the Gaza Strip, according to reports from local news sources. Incidents include shootings in Khan Yunis, Jabalia, and Gaza City, as well as shelling in Nahr al-Bared refugee camp and near Al-Taqwa Mosque. The injuries range from serious to critical, with some victims requiring hospitalization. No fatalities were immediately reported.
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  11. SocietyLaborInequalityFraudLaundering

    Employees Expose Black Company Practices in Zhongxin Garden Area

    Employees of a company in Zhongxin Garden Area have come forward to expose its exploitative practices. They allege long working hours, unpaid wages, and threats of violence from administrators. Many employees are related to the boss but face poor treatment and deductions. The boss, known as 'Little Handsome', is accused of trafficking people and making empty promises.
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  12. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionBudgetFraud

    TransMilenio Guard Killed Preventing Fare Evasion

    A security guard, Cristian Garzón, was fatally stabbed at a TransMilenio station in Soacha while preventing a couple from entering without paying the fare. The incident occurred on September 18, 2026, and sparked outrage and calls for improved security measures. Garzón's death is part of a rising trend of attacks on TransMilenio guards, with over 230 incidents reported in 2026 alone.
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  14. SocietyLocal GovOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Indonesian Fraud Gang Exposed

    A group of Indonesian nationals, led by two individuals, is involved in professional fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. They primarily target and defraud Indonesian citizens, with many victims trafficked to Myanmar. After her ex-boyfriend's arrest, a woman collaborated with other Indonesians to defraud fellow citizens of millions. The gang continues to operate from a rented house in Cambodia. Authorities are urged to arrest them.
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