Fraud News & Breaking Stories

New Las Vegas ordinance would establish "pedestrian flow zones." Critics concerned about losing audience and swindling tourists out of popular selfie spot.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws in $4.3 billion settlement, stepping down as CEO.

Former GOP congresswoman Liz Cheney reacts to House Speaker Mike Johnson's release of thousands of hours of Capitol riot footage.

Senator Elizabeth Warren warned of cryptocurrency scams targeting seniors, citing a $2.5 billion loss in 2022 and endorsing new protective legislation.

Democrat Cherelle Parker is elected as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, the first woman to lead the city, promising change.

Ivanka Trump arrives to testify in her father's New York civil fraud trial, following Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

Kentucky voters will choose a governor as Beshear faces strong opposition. Polls show a close race. The election will come down to turnout.

Trump testifies in civil fraud trial, clashing with judge and defending business. Prosecutors seek $250m fine and business restrictions. Case continues.

George Santos pleads not guilty to new charges, trial set for September 2024. Prosecutors request a speedy trial.

Republicans elect Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker, ending weeks of political chaos and ready to get to work.

Trump Organization employee testifies that Allen Weisselberg, the company's top financial officer, said Trump wanted his net worth inflated.

Viral Summary: "Courtroom sketches of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison spark speculation that the artists had a personal grudge. Even Elon Musk agrees."

Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend testifies against him in court, revealing details of their relationship and a billion-dollar crypto conspiracy.

U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and other offenses in a 23-count superseding indictment. The charges include stealing people's identities, making unauthorized charges on donors' credit cards, and lying to the Federal Election Commission. Santos allegedly inflated his campaign's reported receipts and submitted false reports to the FEC to mislead officials and the public. The indictment also alleges that Santos participated in multiple fraudulent schemes. His treasurer, Nancy Marks, has already pleaded guilty to related conduct. Santos has refused to resign and denies the new charges.

FTX employees in the US reportedly found a hidden backdoor favoring Alameda Research months before FTX's collapse.

Former President Donald Trump complies with a gag order by not attacking the judge's staff in his civil fraud trial, but criticizes New York State Attorney General Letitia James instead.

Judge issues gag order in Trump's fraud trial, warning against personal attacks on court staff; Trump called judge "rogue" and AG "corrupt."

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleads not guilty to charges of lying about drug use while buying a handgun.

Democratic megadonor Sam Bankman-Fried considered paying former President Donald Trump not to run for reelection in 2020, according to a new book. Bankman-Fried's associates reportedly established a covert communication line with Trump's camp and found he could potentially be swayed for $5 billion. Bankman-Fried also planned to contribute millions to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to defeat "Trumpier" candidates. Bankman-Fried is currently facing charges of fraud and embezzlement.

Lil Tay accuses her father, Christopher Hope, of faking her death and being abusive. She reveals the truth in an Instagram Live session and releases a new song.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Senator Robert Menendez to resign amid federal bribery and corruption charges.

Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to 22 counts of financial fraud and money laundering in federal court.

Video of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's disrespectful actions at a Denver show highlights her disregard for others, making her a target of mockery.

Hunter Biden indicted on felony gun charges related to a 2018 revolver purchase while addicted to cocaine. Republicans demand further investigation.

Game engine Unity has faced backlash after announcing that it will charge developers a fee for each user installation of their games. Developers have criticized the policy change, which will come into effect on 1 January 2023, for its potential to harm game studios. Unity has responded to concerns, stating that developers will only be charged once if a user deletes and reinstalls a game on the same machine, but will be charged for installations on different devices. Developers have also criticized the lack of transparency regarding Unity's installation data.

Former President Trump criticizes former Vice President Pence for receiving "very bad advice" regarding his role in certifying electoral votes.

Bitcoin's price fell by nearly 8% in an hour of frenzied trading, erasing most of its gains since June. The sell-off coincided with news that Elon Musk's SpaceX had written down the value of its bitcoin holdings by $373mn and sold the cryptocurrency. The volatility comes as US regulators crack down on the sector and as expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are reassessed.

Former President Donald Trump and 18 others have been indicted in Georgia, with charges against three alleged co-conspirators related to the harassment of election workers. The trio, Trevian Kutti, Harrison Floyd, and Stephen Cliffgard Lee, were involved in efforts to keep Trump in power.

The fourth indictment of former President Donald Trump is the most sweeping yet, exposing over a dozen allies to new jeopardy.

Controversial blog post criticizes the Trea Turner ovation, calling it artificial and questioning its impact on mental health.

Former US president faces federal charges over efforts to overturn 2020 election. Key players in the case include Special Counsel Jack Smith and Judge Chutkan.

House Republicans are calling for an emergency hearing after the DOJ asked Hunter Biden's business partner, Devon Archer, to surrender to prison. Archer was scheduled to testify to Congress on the Biden family's foreign business dealings.

Former billionaire and FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, may be jailed pending his October fraud trial for witness tampering. Prosecutors argue that Bankman-Fried shared personal Google documents with the press to intimidate witnesses. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to stealing billions of dollars in customer funds.

Rudy Giuliani claims his false statements about Georgia election workers are protected.

Greta Gerwig's film, starring Margot Robbie as "Stereotypical Barbie," addresses gender stereotypes and Barbie's unrealistic figure. The film also explores the personal struggles of Barbie's creator, Ruth Handler.

G Herbo posts shady message on Instagram, possibly targeting Young Thug.

Federal Reserve launches FedNow, an instant payment service for banks.

Rapper G Herbo to plead guilty to federal wire fraud charges.

Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion after no winning ticket sold.