Romanian Couple Deny Murdering Two Men with GBL
Adina Mihai, 30, and Madalin Dumitru, 29, pleaded not guilty to murdering two men and poisoning three others with the party drug GBL. They appeared at Oxford Crown Court and were remanded in custody.
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Woman Guilty of Murdering Sister Over Rolex Watch
Nancy Pexton, 70, was found guilty of murdering her film director sister Jennifer Abbott, 69, by stabbing her ten times and stealing her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch in Camden, London.
California Brothers Face Prison for Illegal Bullet Import
Jacob and Darin Dowd face up to five years in prison for attempting to illegally import nearly 500,000 armor-piercing rounds using a fraudulent police purchase order.
Woman Jailed for Faking Son's Cancer to Fund Lifestyle
An Australian woman was sentenced to over four years in prison for falsely claiming her six-year-old son had cancer, using the deception to collect money and fund a lavish lifestyle.
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Indian Man Carries Sister's Corpse to Bank for Proof
A tribal villager in India exhumed his sister's corpse and carried it to a bank to prove her death after being repeatedly told he couldn't withdraw money without her presence.
Mother Jailed for Faking Son's Cancer to Get Donations
Michelle Bodzsar, 45, was sentenced to over four years in prison for forcing her son to take fake medicine and claiming he had cancer to raise thousands in donations.
Minnesota Raids Hit $50M Fraud Scheme
Federal agents executed raids across Minnesota targeting an alleged $50 million fraud scheme involving false investment opportunities and shell companies.
Tenant fined $3,000 for sewage revenge on landlord
Luke William Fifield caused $150,000 damage by emptying 5,000 litres of raw sewage into a NSW rental property after eviction notice. He was fined only $3,000.
ASOS Co-Founder's Bitcoin Wallet Drained of $4M After Death
Quentin Griffiths, ASOS co-founder, died in Thailand; nearly $4 million in bitcoin missing from his wallet posthumously, sparking investigation.
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Oklahoma Sheriff Resigns Over Lavish Spending
Former Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason pleaded no contest to embezzlement, receiving probation and a $10,000 restitution order after resigning. He was accused of misusing campaign funds and taxpayer money on luxury items.
NY businessman pleads guilty to $50M Ponzi scheme
Miles 'Burt' Marshall, 74, pleaded guilty to stealing over $50M in a Ponzi scheme affecting hundreds in upstate New York. He faces 4-12 years in prison.
Bookkeeper ordered to repay £250,000 after £1.4m theft
Deborah Thorlby-Hall, 54, stole £1.4m from a construction firm over 11 years, spending on luxury holidays, a Harley Davidson, and home improvements. She was ordered to repay £256,805 or face more prison time.
Hendrix Bandmates' Estates Lose Copyright Case
The estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell lost a High Court battle against Sony Music over copyright and performers' rights for 1960s recordings.
Federal Agents Raid Somali-Linked Businesses in Minneapolis
Federal agents raided over 20 businesses with Somali ties in Minneapolis, including a learning center previously accused of fraud, as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Lancashire Funeral Homes Raided in Fraud Probe
Two Martin’s Funeral Directors branches in Lancashire were raided by police over financial irregularities. A man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s were arrested on suspicion of fraud.
Contaminated Heroin Kills One in Southport
A batch of heroin contaminated with powerful synthetic opioids has killed one person and caused eight non-fatal overdoses in Southport, Merseyside. Health officials urge extreme caution.
Car Finance Compensation Scheme Faces Delay After Consumer Challenge
Consumer Voice launches legal challenge against FCA's £9.1bn car finance redress scheme, potentially delaying payouts for mis-sold motorists.
London Wine Entrepreneurs Face High Court Over Fake Prosecco Claims
Prosecco International Ltd is accused of trademark infringement by Italian consortium. Father-and-son deny claims, asserting their wines meet Prosecco specifications. Judge orders full trial.
Rapist Jailed 16 Years for Office Bomb Threat
Ross Fyles, a rapist from Birkenhead, was jailed for 16 years for sexual assaults and threatening to blow up his victim's workplace while claiming to be Osama Bin Laden.
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Ex-Alabama Player Pleads Guilty in NFL Impersonation Fraud
A former University of Alabama defensive tackle pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of millions by using wigs and makeup to impersonate NFL players in video calls.
Trader Joe's Sued Over Low Caffeine Coffee Labeling
A class action lawsuit claims Trader Joe's Low Acid French Roast coffee has 51% less caffeine than regular, misleading shoppers into paying full price for a half-caff product.
USF murder suspect asked ChatGPT about dumping body
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, charged with murder of two USF doctoral students, allegedly consulted ChatGPT on how to dispose of a body in a dumpster.
Crime Authors Expose Fraud in New Story Trilogy
Three crime authors collaborate with Take Five to Stop Fraud to create a trilogy of short stories revealing scam tactics, inspired by real fraud cases.
Buddhist Monks Held in Record Airport Drug Bust
Twenty-two Buddhist monks were detained at Sri Lanka's airport after 110kg of narcotics, including kush and hashish valued at £2.5m, were found in their luggage.
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Ex-Sex Worker Energy Healer Jailed for Cocaine Money Laundering
Delina Stevenson, 30, was sentenced to at least eight months in jail for laundering $400,000 for an international cocaine ring, recruited while in Dubai.
Mali Defence Minister Killed in Car Bomb Attack
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide car bomb attack on his residence in Kati, part of coordinated insurgent assaults by al-Qaida affiliate JNIM and Tuareg rebels.
Authors Team Up with Take Five to Combat Fraud Through Stories
Three crime authors have created a trilogy of short stories for Take Five Week 2026, using gripping plots to expose real-life fraud tactics and help readers spot scams.
Banned gambler used vibrating device to cheat slot machines
Jeremiah Kevin Villegas, 33, allegedly used a hidden vibrating device to steal coins from slot machines at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Washington, despite a 99-year ban.
Chinese Restaurant Stored Roadkill Deer in Freezer
Police found a deer carcass in a freezer at China Queen in Pineville, Louisiana, after a viral Facebook post accused staff of skinning roadkill. Health officials are investigating.
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Scots influencer jailed for cannabis smuggling
Social media influencer Ellie Crampsie, 23, was jailed for 16 months after smuggling 17kg of cannabis worth £150,000 through Edinburgh Airport from Thailand.
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