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Fraud news — September 30, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on September 30, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

14 publications

  2. SocietyFraudJusticeHousing

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Calls for Independent Review of Cornell's Handling of Gang Rape Allegation

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for an independent review of Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation, where a woman claims she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs at a fraternity house. Hochul supports the reopening of the criminal investigation and wants an outside law firm to probe the university's response, reporting, and prevention systems. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit this month, leading to public outrage and the district attorney's decision to reopen the case.
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  4. SocietyOrganized CrimeFraud

    Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks Charged with DUI

    Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) following his arrest in March. The 30-year-old was stopped by police in Scottsdale, Arizona, at around 1 a.m. and later booked into jail. He has a court date set for October 28. This is not Brooks' first brush with the law; he is also facing separate misdemeanor reckless driving and speeding charges from an earlier arrest in January.
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  6. SocietyFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    Investigation Launched into Organizer of Cancelled Kanye West Concerts in St. Petersburg over Fraud Allegations

    Law enforcement agencies in St. Petersburg have initiated a preliminary investigation into suspected fraud by the organizer of cancelled Kanye West concerts, LLC 'Say Agency'. The investigation, which began due to complaints from concert ticket buyers, will be transferred to Moscow where the central apparatus of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will join. Concertgoers have filed lawsuits demanding refunds for both ticket and transportation costs.
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  7. SocietyLawFraudJustice

    Riley Gaines' Lawsuit Against NCAA Dismissed, Appeal Planned

    A Biden-appointed judge dismissed Riley Gaines' lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging violations of Title IX rights by permitting biological males to compete in women's events and use women's locker rooms. The judge ruled that the NCAA was not a recipient of federal financial assistance, making it not subject to Title IX. Gaines and the Independent Council on Women's Sports plan to appeal the decision.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastFraud

    Fraud Parks in Myanmar Use Thai Fiber Optic Networks

    Under the protection of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), fraudulent parks in Myanmar's Karen State are reported to be using Thai fiber optic networks for internet access. A fiber optic line runs from DKBA headquarters in Htee Se Kyaing village to the Thai side via Wa Mi Kae village, which has been in use for about a month. The specific details of the network connections and the identity of the operators are still being verified.
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  9. SportsDefenseWhite-collarFraud

    Flydubai Plane Incident: Co-Pilot Attempts to Crash Plane, Overpowered by Passengers

    A Flydubai plane en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a violent incident in the cockpit, with the co-pilot allegedly stabbing the captain and attempting to crash the plane. Passengers overpowered the co-pilot, saving the plane and preventing a potential disaster. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Investigations suggest the co-pilot may have been influenced by radical Islamic ideology and had suicidal tendencies.
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  10. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraud

    Dmitry Portnyagin Sentenced to Five Years for Money Laundering

    Dmitry Portnyagin, a blogger and entrepreneur, has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering. Between 2018 and 2020, he evaded paying over 124 million rubles in taxes and subsequently legalized over 91 million rubles through transfers to third-party accounts. His wife, Ekaterina, was sentenced to eight years in prison with the sentence deferred until their child reaches the age of 14.
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  12. SocietyLocal GovIndictmentArrestFraud

    Mother Stabs Children 52 Times in South Carolina Home

    A 35-year-old South Carolina mother, Taylor Gosnell, was arrested for allegedly stabbing her two young children, aged 3 and 6, with a knife and a blunt object. The children were found with approximately 50 knife wounds, with some cuts reaching the bone. The 6-year-old may face amputation of fingers or an arm due to the severity of the injuries. Gosnell was arrested after returning home and exhibiting erratic behavior. She is charged with two counts of attempted murder and is being held without bond.
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  13. SocietyCorruptionTrialWhite-collarFraud

    Four Sentenced to Death for MP Muchai's Murder

    Four men have been sentenced to death for the murder of George Muchai, the MP for Kabete, and his three guards. The killing occurred on February 7, 2015, along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi. The High Court convicted Eric Mungera Isabwa, Raphael Kimani Gachii, Mustafa Kimani Anyoni, and Stephen Astiva Lipopo on all counts of murder. The court found that the prosecution proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
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