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Prince Andrew expects taxpayers to fund his security

The Duke of York faces mounting criticism after reportedly expecting the public to cover his £3 million annual security costs, despite stepping back from royal duties over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Ferry firm spends £1m on Turkish hotel for staff

CalMac under fire after spending over £1 million on luxury accommodation in Turkey for staff overseeing vessel construction while Scottish ferry services face chronic delays and cancellations.

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.

Governor Pritzker's Vegas luxury trip sparks outrage

Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker faces mounting criticism after being spotted enjoying luxury accommodations in Las Vegas while Illinois grapples with significant financial and social challenges.

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.

PPE firm misses £145m repayment deadline

A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone has failed to repay £145 million to taxpayers for faulty surgical gowns, missing its repayment deadline and sparking government legal action.

Mayor's £850k statue splurge sparks pay rise fury

A council leader faces public outrage after spending nearly £1 million of taxpayer money on two Italian statues while simultaneously requesting a substantial salary increase, raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility.

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

RHOP Star's Husband Arrested in Fraud Scandal

Real Housewives of Potomac academic Wendy Osefo faces personal crisis as husband Edward Osefo is charged with wire fraud conspiracy in alleged multi-million dollar scheme involving government contracts.

Mone's luxury birthday during PPE contract scandal

Controversial Tory peer Michelle Mone celebrated her 50th birthday at five-star Chewton Glen while her PPE company faced scrutiny over £200m government contracts during COVID pandemic.

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