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Fraud news — September 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on September 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. SocietyCorruptionFraudJustice

    Paris Prosecutor Investigates Secret Filming of Women Using Smart Glasses

    French justice has launched an investigation into secret filming of women using smart glasses. Several complaints have been received, with women alleging they were filmed on the street without their consent and the recordings published online. The Paris prosecutor's office spoke of an 'increasing trend' in online networks, with potential penalties including up to two years in prison and a fine of up to €45,000. The investigation comes amidst concerns over data protection and the commercial success of smart glasses, with Meta selling around seven million pairs in 2025.
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  2. SocietyDefenseOrganized CrimeFraudCyberattack

    NCCIA Raids Bust Three Call Centers in Islamabad, Arrests 212 Suspects

    Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted a special operation against illegal call centers in Islamabad, successfully dismantling three hideouts in residential areas and arresting 212 suspects, including seven Chinese nationals. A large number of tools used for the crime were seized, including mobile phones, computers, and monitors. Preliminary investigations suggest the suspects were involved in various types of cross-border cyber fraud, including Google-related scams, loan scams, and romance scams, using fake social media accounts and false investment information to trick foreigners. Initial leads indicate that the criminal network behind these scams may have links with India and Brazil.
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  3. SocietyFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    AP Accused of Spreading False Lynchings Narrative in Tasia Fortune Case

    The Associated Press (AP) has been criticized for its coverage of the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black Mississippi woman found hanging from a tree, suggesting racial lynchings despite the suspect being a black man. AP's reporting has been accused of inciting racial panic and spreading false narratives, focusing more on left-wing racial ideology than factual information.
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  4. SocietyCorruptionProtestWhite-collarFraud

    Employees Expose Boss's Deception After Company Arrest

    Multiple employees from an American-based company reveal that after the company was arrested, the boss and shareholders, including 'Leopard' (a Fujianese), 'Ah Q' (a Hunanese), and 'A Tian' (a Fujianese), deceived them. Despite promising to handle the situation, the management only bailed out their own people, leaving over 50 agents behind. Employees claim they are being brainwashed daily with false promises and threaten to expose the bosses' photos and home addresses if they are not helped out safely.
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  5. SocietyCorruptionAfricaFraud

    Mexican Mayor Arrested for Alleged CJNG Ties

    Mexican authorities arrested Miguel Sánchez Altamirano, the mayor of Juchitán, Oaxaca, and another man, Alberto de la Paz López, on charges of aggravated extortion and crimes against state security. The arrests are part of 'Operación Enjambre,' a federal security strategy targeting collusion between organized crime and municipal officials. Investigations link the mayor to 'Los Cromos,' a criminal group operating in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region as part of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The arrests sparked protests and road blockades in Juchitán.
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  6. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

    Southern Nationalist Newspaper Updates

    The Southern Nationalist newspaper has released several updates. One article, 'Drowning in Blood', reports on a significant event. Another, 'History Witnesses', provides historical context. A statement from the Southern Nationalist emphasizes their commitment to the South's cause and freedom. A meeting was held to discuss the legitimacy of banners and the role of the Southern Armed Forces.
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  9. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

    Trump's Secret Deportation Deals: Thousands Banished to Alien Lands

    Thousands of migrants, including many with no ties to their destination countries, have been secretly deported from the U.S. under deals struck by the Trump administration with at least 35 countries. An in-depth investigation reveals the 'show of force' costing American taxpayers millions, with some deportees ending up in legal limbo. The U.S. has spent at least $410 million on these agreements, with the majority of funds going to African and Latin American countries.
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  11. SocietyFraudLaunderingCybercrimeCyberattack

    AMLO Seizes Over $105 Million in Assets Linked to Online Gambling and Fraud

    Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has taken action against 2,593 assets worth more than 3.5 billion baht (approximately US$105 million) across 77 cases involving public fraud, online gambling, money laundering, and other offenses. Authorities seized or froze 918 assets worth about 1.9 billion baht and referred another 1,645 assets worth 1.08 billion baht to prosecutors for possible forfeiture. The cases include a Songkhla MP accused of links to online gambling.
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  12. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    Colombian President Leads Operation Against Autodefensas Conquistadoras

    Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella led an operation against the Autodefensas Conquistadoras of the Sierra Nevada (ACSN), resulting in the death of José Luis Pérez Villanueva, alias Cholo, the group's second-in-command. The operation also led to the capture of three individuals and the seizure of weapons and military equipment. The president warned that he would not allow any criminal structure to subject citizens through threats and terror, and that he would continue targeting the group's leader, Fredy Castillo Carrillo, alias Pinocho.
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