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Mississippi's $77M welfare fraud trial begins

A major welfare fraud trial begins in Mississippi, where $77 million meant for the poor was allegedly spent on luxury items. Ex-pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. pleads not guilty.

UK to Rejoin EU Erasmus Scheme from 2027

The UK is poised to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme in January 2027, following a breakthrough in negotiations. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for British students.

Former Chamber CEO pleads guilty to $330k fraud

Jonathan Weinhagen, former Minneapolis Chamber CEO, admits to embezzling over $330,000, including a $30,000 reward fund for solving a double child murder. He faces up to 33 months in prison.

Zelensky chief of staff raided in $100m probe

Ukrainian president's right-hand man Andriy Yermak faces raids in major anti-corruption investigation. Discover how this scandal impacts peace talks and Western support.

Assistant stole $8.5m for luxury home and Porsche

California executive assistant Ping 'Jenny' Gao pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after embezzling $8.5 million from her boss. She faces up to 50 years in prison. Read the full investigation details.

Liberty Steel Embezzlement Probe in Romania

Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel faces a Romanian embezzlement investigation over a €137m CO2 certificate scheme. The firm denies all allegations as its founder's empire shrinks.

Gabon's Ex-First Lady Sentenced to 20 Years

Gabon's former first lady and her son sentenced in absentia to 20 years for embezzlement and money laundering. Discover the details of the trial and the fall of the Bongo dynasty.

Albanese's housing help backfires as prices surge

The Prime Minister's flagship home buyer scheme has produced disastrous unintended consequences, with Australian property prices surging at their fastest rate since the pandemic property boom, leaving aspiring homeowners worse off than before the interven

Windrush victims get 75% compensation upfront

The UK government announces radical changes to the Windrush compensation scheme, offering victims 75% of estimated payments immediately while final claims are processed.

Leaked footage exposes Western United chief's financial claims

Explosive leaked video reveals Western United chairman Jason Sourasis promising investors massive returns while the A-League club teeters on brink of collapse amid embezzlement allegations involving Collingwood AFL captain Scott Pendlebury.

Forsyth considered criminal revenge for stolen fortune

Shocking revelations emerge as Frederick Forsyth, author of 'The Day of the Jackal', confesses he contemplated using underworld connections to punish a man who embezzled his fortune. The literary legend reveals his darkest moment of temptation.

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