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White-collar news — August 31, 2026

Publications tagged with White-collar published on August 31, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  2. SocietyOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    16-Year-Old Gang-Raped Inside Sleeper Bus; Driver and Conductor Arrested

    A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped inside a sleeper bus by the driver and conductor while traveling from Greater Noida's Pari Chowk to Delhi's Kashmere Gate. The incident occurred on August 4, but the police revealed it on August 31. The girl had boarded the bus after getting stranded during heavy rain. The accused have been arrested, and the bus has been seized for forensic examination.
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  3. SocietyLocal GovMiddle EastWhite-collar

    Chiang Mai Couple Arrested for Making 52 ATM Withdrawals in Phone Scam Network

    On August 29, Thai police arrested a couple in Chiang Mai suspected of making ATM withdrawals for a phone scam network. They made at least 52 withdrawals in Chiang Mai, with 37 near Pa Muang Market and 15 near San Sai Lotus Supercenter. Police seized two mobile phones, three bank cards, three passbooks, and suspect clothing. The suspects confessed to receiving instructions from a LINE account called 'Black Duck' and transferring funds to a designated location for a 5% commission. Investigations revealed that this withdrawal chain was linked to an e-fraud network that transferred funds from Cambodia's 'Pob' or 'Poipet' to Chiang Mai. Police have filed charges and are pursuing the mastermind behind 'Black Duck', other suspects, and the flow of funds.
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  4. SocietyMiddle EastDefenseWhite-collar

    South Korean Crime Syndicates Expand in Philippines After Crackdown on Chinese Online Gambling

    South Korean crime syndicates are taking advantage of regulatory gaps in the Philippines, building a parallel illegal gambling industry worth tens of billions of dollars after the government cracked down on Chinese online gambling companies (POGOs) suspected of human trafficking and fraud. Recent high-profile arrests have revealed the extent of this secret black market, with South Korean women like Kim Young-ae controlling multiple illegal online gambling websites and making billions in illegal profits. Experts warn that although the Marcos Jr. government ordered a ban on POGOs, the South Korean gambling black market remains active and deeply entrenched.
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  5. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

    Laos Police Raids Online Fraud Sites, Detains 30

    The Laos Police Department conducted a series of raids on four suspected online fraud locations, detaining 30 individuals. The operation, carried out by relevant departments, involved verifying the identities of on-site personnel and their activities. The detainees are undergoing further investigation to determine their roles in the fraud activities. Authorities have not yet released details about the locations, nationalities involved, amounts, methods, or devices seized.
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