Fraud

Fraud claims, wine money, Sharia: Ethical storms around Ilhan Omar’s husband

The legal battles facing Tim Mynett have reignited questions regarding the alignment of his business ventures with the strict Islamic values Congresswoman Omar champions.

US REPRESENTATIVE Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and her husband Tim Mynett listen as Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech during a rally on the National Mall, one week before the November 5 US presidential election, in Washington, US, October 29, 2024.
 Dividing cancer cell

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at the Justice Department, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

'Tip of very large iceberg': Patel says FBI operating to dismantle Minnesota fraud schemes

Do Kwon, a South Korean cryptocurrency executive charged with fraud, stands with his attorney David Patton to plead guilty in front of US District Judge Paul Engelmayer in New York City, August 12, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.

TerraUSD creator Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years over $40 billion crypto collapse


Key barrier to online fraud can be bypassed for pennies, say researchers

Throwaway phone numbers offer a cheap way to bypass authentication text defenses.

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Belgian police detain suspects as EU diplomatic service faces fraud inquiry

Three suspects were detained in the investigation related to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, the prosecutors said.

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini listens to students during a conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, Mexico, September 11, 2019

Fraud awareness week highlights modern online threats and how industries fight back

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Taxpayer-funded Swedish schools tied to Islamist extremist welfare fraud - report

A Swedish investigation finds over 1 billion kronor in taxpayer-backed preschool and school funds siphoned to an Islamist-linked welfare fraud network.

A Swedish classroom; illustrative.

Histadrut leader Arnon Bar-David to be released to house arrest in massive fraud probe

Histadrut leader Arnon Bar-David faces a fraud and bribery investigation and will be released to house arrest. The probe focuses on preferential treatment in union-related insurance dealings.

 Arnon Bar-David, Chairman of the Histadrut, speaks at a press conference attended by heads from the Israeli commerce sector attend a press conference at the Histadrut Union in Tel Aviv on March 27, 2023

Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David among labor leaders arrested in alleged public corruption scheme

Investigators raided the Histadrut headquarters in Tel Aviv, detaining dozens of employees, as well as a mayor and senior figures. Bar-David's detention was extended for another eight days.

 Arnon Bar-David, Chairman of the Histadrut, speaks at a press conference attended by heads from the Israeli commerce sector attend a press conference at the Histadrut Union in Tel Aviv on March 27, 2023

Millions in public funds stolen in large-scale autism fraud scheme

According to the investigation, the main suspect operated through her privately owned company, offering families “assistance” in applying for disability benefits for their children.

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Netanyahu’s trial hearing shortened due to ‘security developments’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was abruptly halted in Jerusalem as Hamas sent more hostage remains to Israel, prompting a high-level security meeting.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Trump commutes prison sentence of former lawmaker George Santos, orders him released

Santos published a "passionate plea" to Trump after previously pleading guilty to charges of fraud and identity theft.

George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, departs after the sentencing in his criminal corruption charges at Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, U.S., April 25, 2025

Jobs for friends, missing funds: Police arrest lawyer, probe May Golan’s ministry, office

The probe focuses on suspicions that ministry employees and outside individuals were involved in obtaining financial benefits through deception.

Minister May Golan seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, January 8, 2024

Wealth without integrity: A growing phenomenon in the business arena - opinion

In the investment world, intelligence and energy are necessary for success – but without integrity, they turn into a double-edged sword.

THE WRITER attends a board meeting of AFIRE, Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, in New York. Intelligence and energy are necessary for success – but without integrity, they turn into a double-edged sword, he says.