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White-collar news — August 22, 2026

Publications tagged with White-collar published on August 22, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

10 publications

  1. SocietyLocal GovWhite-collarFraud

    Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted at Prestigious US University

    Fourteen individuals, including students and a parent, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a cocaine trafficking network at a top US university. The ring was led by 24-year-old Agostino Abbatiello, who sold drugs to fraternity members using Snapchat and Venmo. The network allegedly forced new students to package cocaine as part of hazing. The university and local authorities are investigating the case.
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  2. SocietyWhite-collarMotorsports

    Teen Girl Charged After Tackling Middle School Football Player

    A 16-year-old girl in Tennessee was charged with assault and disorderly conduct after running onto a football field during a middle school game and tackling a player. The incident, which was caught on video, occurred at Franklin County High School in Winchester. The girl, whose identity has not been publicly revealed, was also banned from all Franklin County school properties and from attending Cornersville home and away athletic events for one year.
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  9. SocietyWhite-collarFraudCyberattackVisas

    Alihan Kuriş's Brother and Associate Captured in Marmaris

    Hilmi Tuna Kuriş, brother of Alihan Kuriş, and Erhan Yılmaz were apprehended in Marmaris while attempting to flee the country. They were wanted in connection with the 'Alihan Kuriş Crime Organization' investigation. The two suspects were found with 200 kilos of gold at their residence. It was revealed that they used a vehicle registered to former Interior Minister Idris Naim Şahin to transport them to Muğla.
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  10. SocietyOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Chinese Hacker Sentenced to 20 Years for Targeting BTS Member Jungkook and Others

    A Chinese national was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Seoul court for leading a hacking scheme that targeted K-pop group BTS member Jungkook and South Korean business executives. The hacker stole over $27 million from victims. The court found the defendant guilty of severe violation of personal property rights and a threat to financial security.
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