Financial Fraud
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FBI Expands Strategic Fraud Initiative After Initial Arrests Shield $2 Billion in Assets
Following four major arrests since its June launch, the FBI has added three new suspects accused of targeting the Pentagon, food stamps, and tech investors.
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US Regulators and Nasdaq Clamp Down on Micro-Cap IPOs to Curb Fraud
Stricter SEC and Nasdaq listing rules have led to a sharp decline in micro-cap IPOs in 2026 as regulators target pump-and-dump schemes.
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The 1MDB Gambit: Jho Low’s Strategic Pardon Application to the Trump Administration
Fugitive financier Jho Low has officially submitted a pardon application to the US Justice Department, seeking to clear his record in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal.
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Crypto ATM Market Contracts Amid New Regulatory Scrutiny
Global crypto ATM numbers dropped by 597 in Q1 2026 as states like New Hampshire move to implement strict fraud protections and mandatory reimbursement windows.
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Inside the Rs 590 Crore IDFC First Bank Fraud Investigation
Haryana authorities have arrested 11 individuals as part of a probe into a Rs 590 crore scam involving diverted government funds and forged bank documents at IDFC First Bank.
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Bitcoin Depot Tightens Security Amid Crypto ATM Fraud Crisis
As U.S. crypto ATM losses exceed $333 million, industry leader Bitcoin Depot implements mandatory per-transaction identity verification to curb rising fraud.
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UN Experts: Epstein Abuses May Be Crimes Against Humanity
A UN panel suggests Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring committed acts that may constitute crimes against humanity, triggering new French investigations and global resignations.
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Villar Land Faces SEC Criminal Complaint Amid Market Manipulation Allegations
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land Holdings Corp. and its executives for alleged market manipulation, insider trading, and misleading disclosures, marking a significant regulatory action.