Global Fraud Concerns
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Authorities worldwide are addressing fraud, with Nigeria warning NIM fraudsters of jail time and arraigning individuals for attempting to defraud a bank. In Taiwan, a driver who killed pedestrians had a history of fraud. Greece reported fraudulent sales of sardines, and Paraguay is holding preliminary hearings for an insurance fraud case.
Alleged ₦36m fraud: Court adjourns Blessing CEO’s trial due to ill health
- Blessing CEO, a Nigerian social media influencer, failed to appear in court for her alleged ₦36 million fraud trial due to ill health. - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accuses her of obtaining money by false pretense and theft related to a property lease. - The trial was adjourned to July 20, with the defense expected to present a medical report.
Fake Army major jailed for three years for defrauding women met on dating apps
- David Griffiths has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for defrauding women. - He targeted women on dating apps, using a fake identity as an Army major to gain their trust. - Gri…
Ex-cop gets 15-year sentence request for 1 billion won fraud
- Prosecutors requested a 15-year prison sentence and confiscation of a luxury car for a former police officer accused of defrauding 1 billion won and a foreign car. - The ex-officer allegedly took mo…
Two fake doctors arrested in Croatia, suspected of defrauding victims of 74,000 euros
- Two North Macedonian nationals were arrested in Croatia on suspicion of defrauding victims out of approximately 74,000 euros by posing as doctors. - One suspect allegedly convinced a victim that a c…
Taipei Reports Over 700 Million NTD in Fraud Losses for June, Fake Investments a Major Concern
- Taipei reported over 700 million NTD in fraud losses in June, with fake investment scams accounting for a quarter of that. - Scammers impersonate celebrities and financial experts, using social medi…
Court Restricts Journalists' Access in Fraud Trial Against Germanas and Co-defendants
- Vilhelmas Germanas and three others face charges of fraud and acquiring property worth nearly 24 million euros from a Chinese company. - They are accused of deceiving "Bitmain" by acquiring cryptocu…
