Shocking Cybercrime Exchange: U.S. Returns Vinnik in High-Stakes Prisoner Swap
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by Ruta Kulkarni
16h ago
A Secretive Deal Unfolds In a highly confidential and carefully negotiated exchange, the United States has agreed to send Alexander Vinnik, a major cybercrime figure, back to his home country in return for the release of an individual who had been detained for years. This exchange, which took place under strict security measures, marks a ..read more
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Fear in Moldova: Russian Drones Explode Near Villages
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
16h ago
Several Russian drones launched during an overnight attack on Ukraine entered Moldovan airspace on February 13. These drones caused fear and damage, with one crashing into Moldovan territory and another exploding. Residents of the affected areas were left shaken as fragments of the drones were scattered across fields and villages. One drone crashed into a ..read more
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Maximus Settles Fraud Allegations for $8 Million After Misleading Census Bureau
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
16h ago
Maximus, Inc., a company based in Virginia that worked as a government contractor, has agreed to pay $8 million to the United States. This payment is to resolve serious allegations that it misled the United States Census Bureau about the quality of the work done during the 2020 Census. The settlement comes after an investigation ..read more
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Elie Schwartz Admits to $62.8M Fraud Scheme Targeting Investors
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
16h ago
Elchonon “Elie” Schwartz, a 46-year-old real estate executive from New York, has admitted to orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that misled over 800 investors and caused devastating financial harm. Schwartz, the head of a successful commercial real estate investment firm, convinced investors to trust him with a staggering $62.8 million. These funds were meant for ..read more
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Maximus Settles Fraud Allegations for $8 Million After Misleading Census Bureau
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
17h ago
Maximus, Inc., a company based in Virginia that worked as a government contractor, has agreed to pay $8 million to the United States. This payment is to resolve serious allegations that it misled the United States Census Bureau about the quality of the work done during the 2020 Census. The settlement comes after an investigation ..read more
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Elie Schwartz Admits to $62.8M Fraud Scheme Targeting Investors
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
17h ago
Elchonon “Elie” Schwartz, a 46-year-old real estate executive from New York, has admitted to orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that misled over 800 investors and caused devastating financial harm. Schwartz, the head of a successful commercial real estate investment firm, convinced investors to trust him with a staggering $62.8 million. These funds were meant for ..read more
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Poroshenko Slammed by Zelensky’s Controversial Sanctions
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
17h ago
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has decided to impose sanctions against former President Petro Poroshenko. This news was confirmed by Poroshenko himself in a video statement on February 12. Although President Volodymyr Zelensky did not name Poroshenko directly, he stated that an official decree regarding the sanctions would be released on February 13 ..read more
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Thomas Addaquay Sentenced to 12+ Years for Massive Fraud Schemes
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
17h ago
Thomas Addaquay, an Atlanta resident, has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison after being convicted of 30 felonies tied to two major fraud schemes. These schemes, which stretched across the country, involved stealing tax refunds, tricking businesses through email scams, and using fake relationships to take money from unsuspecting people. Addaquay’s ..read more
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Azer Bagirov Detained for State Treason After Extradition from Jordan
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
2d ago
A national of Azerbaijan, Azer Bagirov, was recently arrested and charged with some very serious crimes, including treason. The charges come after Bagirov was detained in Jordan by Azerbaijan’s State Security Service, who managed to bring him back to Azerbaijan. This happened after a legal process called extradition, which is when one country hands over ..read more
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Sanctions Fallout: Russian Energy Official Defends Oil Trade with India
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by Tejaswini Deshmukh
2d ago
A senior Russian energy official has spoken out against U.S. sanctions, stating that they should not interfere with the oil trade between Russia and India. This official, addressing an energy conference in India, emphasized that the relationship between the two nations is based on mutual economic benefit. According to him, energy trade should remain free ..read more
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