Laundering news — August 9, 2026

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1. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaunderingCybercrime

   Aug 9, 2026, 21:58 UTC

   East LA AutoZone Ransacked Twice in 24 Hours

   An AutoZone store in East Los Angeles was looted and destroyed for the second time in 24 hours during street takeovers. The incidents occurred on Saturday night and Sunday morning in the 1100 block of S Atlantic Ave.

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2. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaunderingCyberattack

   Aug 9, 2026, 17:34 UTC

   Suspect in Child Sexual Abuse Case Killed by Victim's Family at Hospital

   Metin A., detained on suspicion of sexually abusing a child in Şanlıurfa's Viranşehir district, was attacked and killed by the victim's father and brother while at the hospital for a health check. A woman accompanying him was also injured. The attackers were later arrested.

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3. SocietyFraudLaunderingCybercrime

   Aug 9, 2026, 16:02 UTC

   Galaxy International: Winning Leads to Blocking and Non-Payment

   Users report that Galaxy International blocks and refuses to pay out winnings, accusing winners of manipulating turnover or arbitrage. Despite initial deposits of 20,000 and eventual winnings of over 50,000, users face 'under review' delays and are told they can't afford to win. The platform is criticized for its lack of integrity and vision, with users advised to withdraw their money and leave.

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4. SocietyCivil RightsFraudLaundering

   Aug 9, 2026, 13:28 UTC

   Darmanin's Letter Highlights Shortcomings in Sexual Violence Against Minors Investigations

   French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin sent a letter to Minister of the Interior Laurent Nuñez detailing serious malfunctions in the judicial and police handling of sexual violence against minors. The letter, revealed by 'Le Monde', highlights issues such as ghost files, abandoned investigations, insufficient staff, and under-trained investigators. It also mentions a 'phantom stock' of cases not transmitted to the justice system.

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5. SocietyMiddle EastFraudLaundering

   Aug 9, 2026, 08:37 UTC

   Vietnamese Scammer 'Little Moon' Exposed

   A Vietnamese woman known as 'Little Moon' has been exposed for scamming her employees' finances and phones, deceiving her boss, and bringing several Vietnamese people around to commit fraud. She has excellent acting skills and can cry on demand. She speaks Chinese, Khmer, and Vietnamese, and has worked at various places like Baisha 2 and Royal Wooden Signboard. She scammed money for buying things and sold other team members' passports and new iPhones. Netizens warn others to avoid this scammer as the industry is being ruined by such people.

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