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.
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Eric Trump's Chinese Crypto Deal Sparks Security Fears
Eric Trump faces intense scrutiny over a cryptocurrency partnership with Chinese mining giant Bitmain, raising national security concerns and political backlash.
Brit charged in crypto scam with forced labour camps
Shocking investigation reveals British national accused of masterminding cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly forced victims into modern slavery conditions while authorities freeze millions in Bitcoin assets.
National Fraud Centre Struck by Major Cyber Attack
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
Bitcoin Plummets After Trump's China Warning
Cryptocurrency markets face dramatic sell-off as Donald Trump warns China may crush Bitcoin operations, triggering investor panic and regulatory concerns across digital asset landscape.
Bitcoin Crash: Trump Tariffs Trigger $400M Liquidation
Cryptocurrency markets experienced dramatic turbulence as Bitcoin plunged below $64,000 amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China. Discover how Trump's proposed tariffs triggered a massive $400 million liquidation event.
Debasement Trade: Why Gold, Bitcoin & Stocks Hit Records
As gold surges past $4,000, Bitcoin breaks $100,000 and global stock markets reach unprecedented levels, experts point to a worrying economic phenomenon driving this simultaneous boom.
COVID fraud hit squad recovers £1.4bn from scammers
Exclusive investigation reveals how fraudsters exploited COVID support schemes as government deploys specialist team to claw back stolen taxpayer money.
Covid fraudsters get final warning: Pay back or face jail
Exclusive: UK authorities issue 72-hour ultimatum to suspected pandemic fraudsters as £30 million remains unreturned. Final chance before criminal prosecution begins.
Bitcoin Smashes Records: Surges Past $72,000
Bitcoin achieves historic milestone, breaking through $72,000 as institutional investment floods the cryptocurrency market. Discover what's driving this spectacular rally and what experts predict for the future of digital assets.
Bitcoin Shatters Record: Surges Past $72,000
Bitcoin achieves unprecedented milestone, breaking through $72,000 barrier as institutional investment floods cryptocurrency markets. Discover what's driving this spectacular surge.
Mooshtips racing tipster accused of multi-million fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals how British expat Andrew 'Mooshtips' Manison allegedly defrauded horse racing enthusiasts worldwide from his Thai mansion in elaborate betting scheme.
Bukele's Bitcoin gamble: El Salvador's controversial re-election
Nayib Bukele seeks unprecedented second term amid constitutional concerns and international scrutiny over his Bitcoin policies and security crackdown in Central America's smallest nation.
JPMorgan's £175M Nightmare: Student Loan Fraud Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Charlie Javice allegedly fabricated 4 million student accounts in one of America's most brazen banking frauds, leaving JPMorgan Chase with staggering losses.
Butler exposes Chinese Bitcoin Queen in £4bn scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how a former butler helped uncover one of Britain's largest cryptocurrency frauds, masterminded by the elusive 'Crypto Queen' with ties to China's elite.
Britain-China Bitcoin battle over £5BN fraud money
UK authorities pursue Chinese 'Bitcoin Queen' as £5 billion investment fraud scheme unravels in dramatic cross-border cryptocurrency laundering investigation.
Met Police seize £5.5bn Bitcoin in record UK bust
London's Metropolitan Police make cryptocurrency history with unprecedented seizure of 69,370 Bitcoin in international investment fraud investigation spanning five years.
Iowa businessman pleads guilty to multi-million wire fraud
An Iowa businessman has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated wire fraud conspiracy involving fake construction projects across multiple states, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
UK Job Scam Alert: Fake Flexible Work Offers Target Jobseekers
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average
Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.
Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags
Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.
Police Alert: Taylor Swift Scam Targets Southport Fans
Merseyside Police alert Taylor Swift fans in Southport about a sophisticated 'get-rich-quick' scam exploiting the singer's Eras Tour, with victims already reporting significant losses.
Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k
A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.
Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam
Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.
Kickboxer mum fakes cancer to swindle ex in evil scam
A mother-of-four and competitive kickboxer has been exposed for faking a terminal cancer diagnosis to con her former partner out of thousands of pounds in a despicable fraud.
Veteran and Church Deacon Arrested in Major Charity Fraud
Rony Denis, a US Army veteran and church deacon, faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a massive fraud scheme, diverting over £1.2 million from a veterans charity to fund a lavish personal lifestyle.
Kirk Urges Trump To Pardon Silk Road Founder Ulbricht
Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk launches a public campaign, appealing directly to Donald Trump to grant clemency to Ross Ulbricht, the convicted mastermind behind the dark web marketplace Silk Road, reigniting a fierce debate over justice and sentencing.
Trump Slapped with £328m Fine in NY Fraud Case
New York's Attorney General Letitia James slams former President Donald Trump with a colossal £328 million penalty for decades of systemic financial fraud, marking a seismic legal and financial blow.
NHS surgeon jailed for £1.2m fraud involving leg amputations
A former NHS consultant surgeon has been sentenced to prison for faking a life-changing accident to fraudulently claim £1.2 million in insurance payouts, in a shocking case of medical professional deception.
Trump Sons Forge £5bn Fortune in Crypto Gamble
Exclusive: Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are poised to unlock a staggering £5 billion fortune through a controversial pivot into cryptocurrency, leveraging their father's iconic real estate brand in a bold new venture that merges politics, property, and
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