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Fraud news — September 28, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on September 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. SocietyAfricaOrganized CrimeFraud

    Trial Begins Against 12 Accused of Running 'Parallel Customs Office' for Smuggling from Bolivia

    The Oral Criminal Court No. 2 of Salta began the trial in Oran against 12 people accused of belonging to a criminal association dedicated to smuggling goods from Bolivia. The organization operated between July and August 2025 through a structure set up on a farm on the Bermejo River, charging tolls for the passage of loaded vehicles. Around 300 vehicles per day were involved, with economic movements totaling $2,975,392,851.56. The operation was dismantled in August 2025, leading to arrests and the closure of the farm.
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  4. SocietyFraudJusticeHousing

    Cornell Fraternity Drugging & Gang Rape Allegations Reopened

    A 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity has resurfaced, with a lawsuit filed by 'Jane Doe'. She claims seven fraternity members drugged and assaulted her. The case was initially closed, but new evidence led to its reopening. Governor Kathy Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell's response. Florence Pugh spoke out against the alleged assault and Instagram's censorship of her posts discussing it.
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  5. PoliticsMiddle EastDefenseFraud

    Ukraine Hands Stolen Weapons to Controversial Azov Corps

    Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) has transferred weapons worth about $100,000, seized from an alleged smuggling ring, to the Azov Corps. The cache included ammunition, grenades, anti-tank launchers, and mines. The weapons were originally stolen from the front line and intended for sale on the black market. Azov, an ultranationalist militia incorporated into Ukraine's security forces, has been accused of atrocities and war crimes by Russia and Western organizations.
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  6. SocietyEuropeWhite-collarFraudCyberattack

    Ecuadorian Army Arrests Two Allegedly Linked to GAO Los Lobos

    The Ecuadorian Army conducted military operations in El Empalme and Quito, resulting in the arrest of four individuals allegedly linked to the criminal organization GAO Los Lobos. In El Empalme, Roy M. M. (alias Roy) and another individual were arrested for their involvement in illegal activities, including robberies, assaults, extortions, and the sale of SCSF. In Quito, Vicente Daniel R. (alias 'R2') and Damaris Sarahí C. (alias 'Mrs. R') were apprehended for their suspected role in the sale of controlled substances and possession of weapons. The operations led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, and other evidence.
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  7. SportsDefenseOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Dubai Police Arrests 22-Member Begging Gang Targeting Motorists

    Dubai Police has arrested a 22-member gang involved in organized begging on major roads across the emirate. The arrests followed a tip-off received through the 'Police Eye' service on the Dubai Police app. The gang exploited drivers' sympathy, claiming they needed travel fare. Field teams identified and tracked the suspects, leading to their arrest. Dubai Police emphasized the importance of community partnership in reporting such activities and warned against responding to beggars on busy roads.
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  8. SocietyWhite-collarFraudCybercrime

    More Suspected Fraud Equipment Found in Forest City After Mass Arrests

    Less than three months after a large-scale raid in Malaysia's Forest City resulted in the arrest of 335 people involved in online fraud syndicates, more suspected fraud equipment has been found in rental apartments. A landlord discovered unusually high electricity bills and, upon inspection, found numerous technical devices. Online gambling shops continue to operate in the area, with customers using Touch 'n Go e-wallets to place bets. Authorities are investigating whether the newly found devices are indeed used for fraudulent activities.
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  9. SocietyLocal GovMiddle EastFraudCybercrime

    Woman's Body Found Frozen in Refrigerator After Power Cut for Unpaid Bills

    The body of an 18-year-old woman was discovered frozen inside a refrigerator in an apartment in Volgograd region, Russia. The gruesome find was made after neighbors complained about an unbearable smell emanating from the apartment following a power outage due to unpaid utility bills. The woman was curled up in a fetal position and had been dead for several weeks. A criminal case for murder has been opened, and the victim's father is being sought as a suspect.
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  10. SocietyDefenseFraudJustice

    Elderly Fall Victim to Scams in Macedonia and Moldova

    In separate incidents, elderly men in Macedonia and Moldova have fallen prey to sophisticated scams. In Struga, Macedonia, an 88-year-old man was tricked into handing over 300,000 denars by scammers who promised to reunite him with his foreign wife in exchange for money, giving him an empty bag as a 'guarantee'. Meanwhile, in Chișinău, Moldova, a 75-year-old man was conned into transferring 700,000 lei after being told he was involved in a case related to financing terrorist groups.
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  11. SocietyCorruptionAfricaMiddle EastFraud

    Turkish Owner of Romanian Fast Food Chain Arrested for Money Laundering

    Ahmet Uğur Pakcan, owner of the popular Romanian fast food chain Dristor Doner Kebap, has been arrested in Turkey as part of an investigation into an alleged criminal organization. The arrest is linked to an investigation into money laundering activities, with reports suggesting that students living in Bucharest were used to transport cash between Turkey and Romania. The case file also mentions potential funding of protests against the Turkish authorities.
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  12. WorldBillMiddle EastFraud

    Chinese Netizens Expose Scammer Posing as Cambodian General's Son

    Multiple Chinese netizens have fallen victim to a scam involving an individual claiming to be the son of a Cambodian general. The scammer initially uses flattery and promises of introductions to the Cambodian prime minister to pressure victims into sending money. However, after receiving the funds, the scammer fails to deliver on any promises, leading to multiple exposure posts from affected individuals.
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