Tag: Cybercrime
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Ghana arrests 141 Nigerians over cybercrime network
Overview Ghana has arrested 141 Nigerian nationals in a major crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes. The operation, described by Ghana’s Commissioner for Communications, Digital Technology as a coordinated effort to curb online fraud, targeted individuals suspected of involvement in mobile money fraud and business email compromise (BEC) schemes that have affected banks, telecoms, and everyday…
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Ghana Nabs 141 Nigerians in Cybercrime Crackdown
Overview of the crackdown Ghana has announced the arrest of 141 Nigerian nationals in a broad operation targeting cyber-enabled financial crimes. The suspects are implicated in a range of offenses, including mobile money fraud and business email compromise (BEC), a set of schemes that have grown across West Africa in recent years. The arrests reflect…
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PNP to Update Investigation Protocol after SC’s Guideposts on Social Media Evidence
New Guidance from the Supreme Court Spurs a Vital Overhaul in Investigations The Philippine National Police (PNP) is poised to revamp its investigation protocols with a renewed focus on social media evidence. This move follows a landmark set of guideposts issued by the Supreme Court, which clarify how digital traces from social platforms should be…
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Ghana Detains 141 Nigerians Over Alleged Cybercrime Ring
Ghana Intercepts a Cross-Border Cybercrime Network Ghana has detained 141 Nigerian nationals in a sweeping operation tied to cyber-enabled financial crimes, including mobile money fraud and business email compromise schemes. The arrests, announced by the country’s communications and digital technology authorities, underscore the persistent threat of cybercrime in West Africa and the proactive steps authorities…
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PNP to Update Investigation Protocol After SC Guideposts on Social Media as Evidence
Overview: Supreme Court Guideposts Spark Protocol Revisions The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced plans to update its investigation protocols, with a particular emphasis on cybercrimes and the handling of social media content as evidence. This follows the Supreme Court’s issuance of guideposts that clarify how social media materials can be used in criminal proceedings.…
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PNP to Update Investigation Protocol After SC Guideposts on Social Media Evidence
PNP Announces Update to Investigation Protocols The Philippine National Police (PNP) has signaled a major update to its investigation protocols, particularly for cybercrimes, in light of the Supreme Court’s new guideposts on how social media content should be treated as evidence. The move aims to standardize practices across agencies and ensure that digital evidence is…
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Whodunnit? Vietnam’s Online Sleuths Stepping Up the Game in True-Crime Investigations
Introduction: A New Era for Vietnam’s True Crime Conversations Vietnam is witnessing a rising wave of online crime sleuthing, where everyday internet users collaborate to unravel complex cases. From mysterious online hooks to grisly real-world consequences, Vietnamese netizens are turning digital platforms into laboratories for investigation. This trend isn’t about sensationalism; it’s about community-powered problem…
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Teacher duped out of RM140,000 by bogus Scam Response Centre officer
Overview of the incident A teacher in Kuala Berang, Terengganu, fell victim to a sophisticated scam last month, losing RM144,152 after being deceived by a man who claimed to be an officer from the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC). Local police said the anonymous caller manipulated the victim, a 56-year-old, into believing an urgent investigation…
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Court Says $550K Crypto Theft Isn’t a Crime—Victim Fights Back
Zimbabwean Crypto Case Sparks Outcry as Suspects Walk Free A landmark case in Zimbabwe has drawn sharp public attention after two suspects accused of stealing more than $550,000 in cryptocurrency appeared to walk free from court. The unsettling development has thrust the victims’ frustrations into the national spotlight and prompted calls for a robust appeal…
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Sam George: Concerns Rise Over Information Leaks to Fraud Suspects in Past Cybercrime Arrests
Background: A Pattern of Leaks in Cybercrime Investigations The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has drawn attention to a troubling pattern in past cybercrime cases: sensitive information being disclosed to individuals suspected of fraud. He argues that these leaks undermine investigations, potentially enabling suspects to evade law enforcement and prolong criminal…