Trump Pardons Executive in $1.6bn Fraud Case
Trump grants clemency to David Gentile, convicted in $1.6bn fraud scheme, just after he began prison sentence.
Category : Fraud
Orzo Pasta Recall: Gluten Allergy Risk
Minton and Donello Organic White Orzo recalled due to undeclared wheat (gluten). FSA warns consumers with coeliac disease or gluten allergy not to eat it. Return to store for refund.
Louis Tomlinson 'duped' during failed Doncaster Rovers takeover
Louis Tomlinson was duped by pension fraudsters during a failed Doncaster Rovers takeover in 2014, court hears.
Celebrity Romance Scams Surge During Festive Season, Experts Warn
Celebrity romance scams rise during festive season, with victims losing thousands to impersonators of stars like Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt.
BLM Organiser Jailed for £30k Charity Fraud
BLM organiser Xahra Saleem jailed for 2.5 years for defrauding charity of £30k to fund luxury lifestyle.
Benefits Cheat Claimed £9k Caught on Motorbike
Tony Rose, 32, fraudulently claimed £8,800 in PIP by saying he couldn't walk 20 metres, but was caught on surveillance riding a motorbike. He received a suspended 14-week prison sentence.
Arizona Gun Dealer Charged with Selling Weapons to Mexican Cartels
Arizona gun dealer Laurence Gray charged with selling weapons to Mexican cartels, including military-grade rifles, in a case highlighting cross-border gun trafficking.
Italy's Top Court Rules Against Tourist Denied Tap Water in Dolomites Hotel
Italy's top court rules that serving tap water is not a consumer right, dismissing a tourist's case against a Dolomites hotel.
Air Conditioner Scam Warning: £149.99 Fake Deals Target Britons
Cybersecurity experts warn of scams targeting Britons seeking air conditioners during heatwaves, with fake deals impersonating brands like AiraBreeze and Aldi, costing victims up to £150.
Kebab Giant Fined £500k for Selling Goat, Skin, Fat as Lamb
Kismet Kebabs, a major UK doner kebab supplier, was fined £500,000 after tests revealed its '70% lamb' products contained less than 10% sheep, with goat, skin, and fat used instead.
Kebab Scandal: Mystery Meat Includes Goat and Skin
A BBC investigation reveals Kismet Kebabs sold doners labelled as 70% lamb but containing less than 10% sheep DNA, with goat, skin, and fat. The firm was fined £500,000 for fraud.
Woman Who Lied About Cancer to Charity Jailed
Claire Alderton, 48, was sentenced to two years for fraud after lying about having cancer and forging references to work at George's Rockstars, a children's cancer charity.
Killer driver jailed again for drug dealing on licence
Daniel King, who killed Rebecca Cooke in 2021, was jailed for 38 months after dealing heroin and crack cocaine while on licence. He called it the 'worst decision'.
US Woman Jailed for Faking Ransom Note
A US woman, Nancy Guthrie, has been sentenced to prison for faking a ransom note to her husband to conceal her spending, according to court documents.
Woman faked cancer, defrauded charity for son with leukemia
Claire Alderton, 48, faked cancer and defrauded George's Rockstars, a charity founded in memory of the co-founder's son who died of leukaemia. She was jailed for two years for fraud by false representation.
Gatwick Parking Scam: Dozens Stranded After Fake Service
Dozens of holidaymakers were left stranded at Gatwick Airport for up to eight hours after falling victim to a dodgy meet-and-greet parking scam booked through a comparison site, with cars found in junkyards or abandoned.
NHS Worker Stole £279K Selling Equipment Back
Emmanuel Nbanga, 46, was convicted of stealing £279,000 from the NHS by selling its own equipment back to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust up to four times, with help from his wife and a friend.
Woman Claims Cocaine in Bum Was From 'Intimate Encounter'
Reagan Cox, 30, arrested in Florida, claimed 4g of cocaine found in her buttocks during jail intake was from an 'intimate encounter'. She faces additional contraband charges.
UK Smartphone Users Warned About 'Hi Mum' Text Scam
UK iPhone and Android users are urged to watch for a fake 'Hi Mum' text scam exploiting summer weather. Victims have lost over £220,000. Don't reply; report to 7726.
Met Police DNA Hunt for Double Rapist's Family
Met Police are using cutting-edge DNA techniques to trace relatives of a suspected double rapist who attacked two vulnerable women in broad daylight in south-east London.
Son Dressed As Dead Mum In Mrs Doubtfire Pension Fraud
Italian man disguised as dead mother in €53,000 pension fraud, dubbed 'Mrs Doubtfire scandal' after mummified body found at home.
Texas Sheriff Charged With Fraud After Trump Pardon of Brother
Texas sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr. charged with fraud after Trump pardoned his brother, congressman Henry Cuellar, in bribery case.
Builder Faked Cancer to Dodge Pre-School Playground Job
A builder from Sandwich, Kent, conned a pre-school out of £6,000 and other victims out of thousands by faking cancer and frozen bank accounts. Michael Rylands was sentenced to 22 months in prison.
Davide Sanclimenti Scammed Out of 'Huge' Sum by Former Friend
Love Island winner Davide Sanclimenti claims a former friend scammed him out of a 'huge' amount of money in a property investment. He shared the story on TikTok, seeking legal help.
Amanda Holden Reveals Shock Romance Scam Using Her Name
Amanda Holden joins Scam Interceptors after scammers used her name in a romance fraud, conning a man out of thousands.
Fake Psychic Duo In 70m Vietnamese Australian Fraud
Sydney fortune-teller Anya Phan and her daughter charged with $70m fraud targeting Vietnamese community.
Indiana Man Charged with Stalking WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham
Kevin Singh, 48, charged with stalking Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham, sending threatening messages and a package.
Sean Kingston sentenced to three and a half years over $1m wire fraud scheme
Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years for $1m wire fraud scheme involving luxury items and fake receipts.
Sacked NatWest Worker Keeps Customer Data Under Bed
Ex-NatWest worker keeps 1,600 customers' financial details under her bed, claiming bank refused to take them back after sacking in 2009.
Southampton Man Jailed for Life for Murder of Student with Religious Knife
Vickrum Digwa jailed for life for murder of Henry Nowak with a Sikh dagger; police criticised for handcuffing victim.
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