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Fraud

Malaysian who wore wig, allegedly posed as MAS-accredited officer in scam to be charged

The Malaysian man is believed to have used a fictitious company pass to impersonate a Monetary Authority of Singapore accredited officer.
The Malaysian man is believed to have used a fictitious company pass to impersonate a Monetary Authority of Singapore accredited officer.

India considers stronger safeguards as online fraud surges

Almost all sections of society, especially vulnerable groups such as senior citizens, have fallen prey to online fraud.
Almost all sections of society, especially vulnerable groups such as senior citizens, have fallen prey to online fraud.

Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams

FILE PHOTO: The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

eFishery founder gets 9-year jail term in $383 million Indonesia fraud case

Temasek was one of the major investors in the start-up once heralded as the crown jewel of Indonesia’s agritech sector.
Temasek was one of the major investors in the start-up once heralded as the crown jewel of Indonesia’s agritech sector.

US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal is displayed at the FEMA National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard./File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal is displayed at the FEMA National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard./File Photo

US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster

Gannon Van Dyke, a U.S. Army soldier accused of using classified information to place bets on Nicolas Maduro's ouster as Venezuelan president, looks on outside the Manhattan Federal Courthouse following his court appearance, in New York City, U.S., April 28, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Gannon Van Dyke, a U.S. Army soldier accused of using classified information to place bets on Nicolas Maduro's ouster as Venezuelan president, looks on outside the Manhattan Federal Courthouse following his court appearance, in New York City, U.S., April 28, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

NFL impersonator pleads guilty on wire fraud, identity theft charges

Luther Davis admitted to convincing investors he was acting on behalf of famous athletes, or in some cases, he was the athlete himself.
Luther Davis admitted to convincing investors he was acting on behalf of famous athletes, or in some cases, he was the athlete himself.

Italy extradites suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities

A man types on a computer keyboard in front of the displayed cyber code in this illustration picture taken on March 1,  2017.REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration
A man types on a computer keyboard in front of the displayed cyber code in this illustration picture taken on March 1,  2017.REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration

Italy referee chief suspends himself over sports fraud investigation

Soccer Football - Serie A - Bologna v Juventus - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - June 22, 2020   Referee Gianluca Rocchi, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)   REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Soccer Football - Serie A - Bologna v Juventus - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - June 22, 2020   Referee Gianluca Rocchi, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)   REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll

FILE PHOTO: Peru's presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori delivers a statement as the vote count in the country's general election continues for a fourth day, in Lima, Peru April 15, 2026. REUTERS/Stifs Paucca/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peru's presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori delivers a statement as the vote count in the country's general election continues for a fourth day, in Lima, Peru April 15, 2026. REUTERS/Stifs Paucca/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.