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Nov 05 2025CRIME

The Luxurious Life of a Scammer: How One Man's Cybercrime Empire Unraveled

A wealthy businessman is under fire. Authorities in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore have taken action. They've seized assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars. These assets belong to a Cambodian businessman named Chen Zhi. The U. S. accuses him of running a massive cyber-scam network. This netw

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Nov 05 2025CRIME

Millions Gone: Ex-Atlanta Hawks Finance Chief Faces Fraud Charges

A former top finance executive at the Atlanta Hawks is in hot water. Lester T. Jones Jr. is accused of stealing millions from the team. He used the money for personal luxuries like travel, fancy clothes, and concert tickets. Prosecutors say he faked expense reports and altered emails to cover his tr

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Nov 05 2025CRIME

A Finance Director's Betrayal: How Trust Was Broken and a Preschool Agency Closed

A former finance director at a non-profit organization has been sentenced to prison for her role in a scheme that led to the closure of an agency supporting preschool children. Sharon Killebrew, 70, was found guilty of embezzling over $1. 1 million from the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative

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Nov 05 2025BUSINESS

The Downfall of a Financial Leader: Bradley Heppner's Alleged Fraud

Bradley Heppner, once a prominent figure in the financial world, now faces serious allegations. The U. S. Department of Justice has charged him with securities fraud, wire fraud, and other crimes. These charges are tied to his time as the chair of GWG Holdings, a financial services company that went

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Nov 05 2025CRIME

A Hawks Finance Chief's Luxury Life on the Team's Dime

A former top finance executive of the Atlanta Hawks is in hot water. Lester T. Jones Jr. , who once managed the team's money, is accused of stealing nearly $4 million. He allegedly used fake invoices and company credit cards to fund his fancy lifestyle. This included trips abroad, high-end fashion,

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Trump Ally Targets Political Foes Through Housing Regulator

In a surprising move, Joe Allen, the acting inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), was recently removed from his position. This decision came at a time when the FHFA, usually a behind-the-scenes player, has been making waves under the leadership of Bill Pulte, a vocal suppor

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Nov 04 2025FINANCE

The Fight for a Second Chance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former big shot of the crypto world, is not giving up. His legal team is making a big push to overturn his conviction. They say he didn't get a fair trial. The judges will listen to their arguments soon. Bankman-Fried was found guilty of some serious charges. He was accused o

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Nov 04 2025CRIME

The Big Spend: How a Sports Exec Allegedly Misused Millions

A former top executive of the Atlanta Hawks is in hot water. Lester Jones, who used to be the senior vice president of financial planning and analysis, is accused of stealing a huge amount of money from the team. The U. S. Attorney's Office says he embezzled $3. 8 million. That's a lot of money! Jo

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Nov 01 2025CRIME

A Tech Heist Unfolds in the Bay Area

In a surprising turn of events, a 27-year-old woman from Hayward found herself at the center of a fraud investigation. The trouble started when a Kentfield resident noticed strange charges on her credit card. Someone had used it to buy Apple products in San Francisco. This was not just a simple case

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Minnesota Takes Action to Stop Medicaid Fraud

Minnesota's Governor Walz has decided to bring in outside help to check up on Medicaid programs. This move comes after some people were caught trying to cheat the system. The state wants to make sure that the money meant for those who need it most is being used correctly. The state has picked a com

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