Vape Boss Ordered to Pay £250,000 or Face Jail
Ethan Smith, a vape shop owner with luxury cars and boats, must repay £250,000 from illegal sales or serve 30 months in prison.
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Nurse struck off for £20k fake shift fraud
Faith Chareka, an A&E nurse, was struck off after fraudulently claiming nearly £20,000 for 50 shifts she didn't work, risking patient safety due to understaffing.
Drivers warned over ghost broking scam on social media
Motorists urged to beware of ghost broking scams on social media that leave drivers unknowingly uninsured. Aviva reports 7% rise in such fraud in 2025.
Dad caught smuggling drugs to son in prison for Ashley Dale murder
Thomas McMahon, 64, tried to pass painkillers hidden in a crisp packet to his son Joseph Peers, convicted for the murder of Ashley Dale, during a prison visit.
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Glasgow Raid Seizes 5,900 Fake Squishy Toys
Trading standards officers in Glasgow confiscated over 5,900 counterfeit squishy toys from a warehouse, warning they contain hazardous chemicals and pose choking risks.
Peter Murrell moved to cushy Dumfries jail after abuse
Peter Murrell, who embezzled over £400,000 from the SNP, has been moved to HMP Dumfries after suffering constant taunts in Edinburgh's Saughton prison.
Wealth adviser admits stealing £11.5m from clients
Steven Long, 59, pleaded guilty to fraud after stealing £11.5m from 115 victims, many elderly, through his Universal Wealth group. He faces sentencing next month.
Kebab Firm Fined £500,000 for Mislabeling Lamb Doner
Kismet Kebabs, an award-winning supplier, was fined £500,000 after inspectors found it used goat, turkey, and fat instead of lamb in its doner meat, misleading consumers nationwide.
Aviva detects £233m in bogus insurance claims in 2025
Aviva uncovered over 18,400 fraudulent claims worth £233 million in 2025, with AI-generated images and ghost broking scams on the rise, particularly in motor insurance.
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Kingston Council Issues 10,000 Fines at Yellow Box
Kingston Council fined drivers over 10,000 times at a yellow box junction in one year, raising over £1 million. Critics call it a cash cow.
Murrell's Portugal Villa Sold After Legal Aid Claim
Peter Murrell's luxury Portugal villa, valued up to £518,000, was sold months after he claimed legal aid amid SNP embezzlement charges.
Ashley Dale murderer's dad caught smuggling drugs in crisp packet
Thomas McMahon, 64, smuggled painkillers into HMP Full Sutton for his son Joseph Peers, convicted of Ashley Dale's murder, using a crisp packet. He received a suspended sentence.
Crisp Packet Foils Dad's Prison Drug Plot for Murderer Son
Thomas McMahon was caught trying to pass painkillers to his son, Joseph Peers, convicted for the murder of Ashley Dale, during a prison visit.
Dad smuggled painkillers to murderer son in prison
Thomas McMahon, 64, admitted smuggling painkillers to his son Joseph Peers, a convicted murderer, during a prison visit. He hid 14 tablets in a crisp packet and was caught by security staff.
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UK counterfeit banknotes surge: how to spot fakes and avoid loss
Counterfeit notes in the UK have doubled since 2024. Learn how to spot fake £10 and £20 notes and what to do if you receive one.
Ex-CIA Official Stole $40M in Gold via Fake Spy Program
David Rush, a former CIA officer, allegedly created a fake 'special access program' to steal over $40 million in gold bars and other valuables from the agency.
Aviva detects record £230m in bogus insurance claims
Aviva identified over 18,400 suspect insurance claims worth £233m in 2025, a record high, as fraudsters increasingly use AI to fake accidents and documents.
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