Tag: financial crime
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Man Pleads Guilty: Revolut Account Used in Fake An Post Text Message Scam
Overview of the Case A man has pleaded guilty to charges related to deception after allowing a third party to access his Revolut account to deposit funds linked to a text message scam posing as An Post, Ireland’s postal service. The case centers on the criminal act of making gain or causing loss by deception,…
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ED Files Charge Sheet Against Al-Falah University Chairman, Attaches ₹139 Crore in Assets
Enforcement Directorate files charge sheet against Al-Falah University chairman The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against the chairman of Al-Falah University in connection with a money laundering investigation. The agency alleged that the accused was involved in activities that generated proceeds linked to illegal sources, triggering actions under the Prevention of Money…
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Canada Seeks Extradition of Preet Panesar in $20M Gold Heist
Overview of the Extradition Case The high-profile case surrounding a purported $20-million gold heist has taken a new turn as Canada formally seeks the extradition of Preet Panesar, a figure tied to the international investigation. While Canadian authorities have requested cooperation from India, Indian enforcement agencies — including the Enforcement Directorate (ED) — have stated…
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Canada Requests Indian Extradition of $20 Million Gold Heist Suspect Preet Panesar
Overview of the Extradition Request The case surrounding the alleged $20 million gold heist has taken a new turn as Canadian authorities formally seek the extradition of Preet Panesar, a key figure in the investigation. While details of the request are closely held, officials familiar with the matter say Canada is pursuing Panesar on charges…
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Fraudster Catherine O’Brien Sentenced for Elderly Man Scam Over Fake Horse
Overview of the Case In a high-profile fraud case that drew attention to elder financial abuse, Catherine O’Brien was sentenced for defrauding an elderly man out of €22,000. The deceit centered on a fictitious horse, its transport, and insurance, which O’Brien allegedly used to coax the victim into parting with his life savings. The incident…
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Fraudster Catherine O’Brien Sentenced for €22k Scam Involving Fake Horse Lingreville
Overview of the Case A convicted fraudster, Catherine O’Brien, has been sentenced after a three-week trial that revealed a calculated scheme to con an elderly man out of €22,000. The court heard that O’Brien manipulated her victim into parting with his life savings to cover the imagined purchase, transport, and insurance for a fictional horse,…
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Retired Engineer Loses Over RM100,000 in Scam Recovery Ruse
Overview A recent case in Alor Setar highlights how seemingly legitimate “scam recovery” schemes can trap unsuspecting victims. A 54-year-old retired engineer became the latest casualty, losing more than RM100,000 after he was lured into seeking help to recover funds from a prior scam. Local authorities are reminding residents to remain vigilant and to verify…
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CAB Ireland Romance Fraud Ties to Sinaloa Cartel Revealed
Investigative Spotlight: From a Quiet Youghal House to a Global Crime Web A deceptively ordinary house in Youghal becomes the unlikely gateway for a Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) investigation that spirals into romance fraud, financial manipulation, and alleged links to the Sinaloa Cartel. Episode 1339 of our ongoing series uncovers how a routine household can…
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Why Southeast Asia’s Online Scam Industry Is Hard to Shut Down
Why Southeast Asia’s online scam industry persists The online scam industry in Southeast Asia has become a global concern, attracting attention after a high-profile arrest and extradition of a powerful tycoon alleged to run a vast scam network. While law enforcement agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and local governments push back, shutting…
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Jay Dudhane Arrested at Mumbai Airport in ₹4.61 Crore Fraud Case
Police Confirm Arrest of Jay Dudhane in ₹4.61 Crore Fraud Case The Mumbai police have arrested Jay Dudhane, the Bigg Boss Marathi 3 fame personality, at a major transit hub in the city. The arrest follows an FIR lodged by a retired engineer who accuses Dudhane and four of his family members of defrauding him…