Category : Fraud


Man Accused of Extortion Over Alleged Relationship

A man has been charged with extortion with domestic violence after allegedly trying to extort a woman over her claimed relationship with a well-known Queensland public figure, whose identity is suppressed.

Costco sued over 'no preservatives' tortelloni claim

A Costco customer has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the chain misled shoppers by marketing its Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni as preservative-free despite containing manufactured citric acid.

Agent Stole $180K, Boasted on OnlyFans

A former property manager in NSW stole over $180,000 from tenants and landlords, spending on luxury holidays and OnlyFans, and was sentenced to a community corrections order.

Italy Seizes £173M in Mafia Boss Assets

Italian authorities seized over €200 million in assets linked to late Cosa Nostra boss Matteo Messina Denaro, including gold and luxury villas, following a complex investigation spanning multiple countries.

Bank Staff in $150M Fraud Syndicate

Two former bank employees are accused of involvement in the Penthouse Syndicate, allegedly defrauding hundreds of millions through fraudulent loans in Australia.

Doula Wins Court Battle Over Husband's £5m Will

A birth doula who was cut out of her dying husband's £5 million will has won a High Court battle against his brother, restoring four properties to the estate after arguing the documents were a 'sham'.

Wander Franco Avoids Prison in Minor Abuse Case

Former MLB star Wander Franco avoids prison after being found guilty of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor for a second time, while the victim's mother receives a 10-year sentence.

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