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Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity

Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.

$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed

A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.

Trump Commutes Sentence of $1.6bn Fraudster

Donald Trump faces backlash after commuting the prison sentence of David Gentile, convicted of a $1.6bn investment fraud. The move freed him after only 12 days behind bars. Read the full story.

1 in 4 UK Card Users Hit by Fraud: Gen Z at Risk

A new study reveals a quarter of UK credit card users faced fraud in the past year, with Gen Z most vulnerable. Discover essential tips to protect your finances this holiday season.

Fortune Teller Arrested in £35m Fraud Scheme

A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.

DJ Carey jailed for €1.7m tax fraud scheme

Former Kilkenny hurling star DJ Carey begins prison sentence after admitting to elaborate €1.7 million tax evasion plot involving falsified invoices and luxury cars.

NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection

A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.

Tech tycoon's push-up punishments and fraud exposed

The shocking story of Tushar Atre, the wealthy tech entrepreneur who forced employees to do push-ups while running a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that ultimately led to his conviction and 5-year prison sentence.

Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.

Ex-Minister in COVID Loan Fraud Scandal

Exclusive investigation reveals former Labour MP Shahid Malik allegedly involved in fraudulent COVID support scheme company that secured massive government loan while he served as director.

Venables solicitor charged with 1990s fraud

A prominent solicitor who represented Jon Venables during the James Bulger murder trial has been charged with fraud offences dating back to the 1990s, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the legal professional.

Lake Tahoe Mayor Resigns Over Insurance Fraud Scandal

Embattled Mayor Tamara Wallace steps down from office following shocking insurance fraud allegations involving her Lake Tahoe property, sending shockwaves through the local political establishment.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Mother fakes son's cancer in donation scam

Michelle Bodzar faces justice after fabricating her son's leukaemia diagnosis to solicit donations, in a disturbing case of medical fraud that betrayed trust and compassion.

Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout

Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.

Murdaugh's banker sentenced to 7 years for fraud

Former South Carolina banker Russell Laffitte receives 84-month prison sentence for conspiring with convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh in elaborate client theft scheme that shocked the legal community.

Bravo axes Wendy Osefo's show after fraud charges

In a dramatic move, Bravo television has pulled the plug on Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo's upcoming spinoff series after she was charged with federal wire fraud conspiracy. The academic-turned-reality star faces serious legal troubles that

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