Officials in Europe, where a majority of the world’s olive oil is produced, charged 11 people with selling adulterated oil not suitable for consumption.
Tag: Frauds and Swindling
Reading List: Scams and Scammers
Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction reminds us of the real talent behind the schemes — knowing what people yearn for.
The Places That Sam Bankman-Fried Left Behind
Before his FTX crypto exchange imploded and he went on trial for fraud, Mr. Bankman-Fried ran a global business empire spanning Berkeley, Calif., Hong Kong and the Bahamas.
The Online Scam Industry Is Thriving. Cambodia Plays a Key Role.
Gangs in Cambodia have compelled thousands of captives to defraud unsuspecting victims. Because of political connections, no one is stopping them.
Zimbabwe’s Neighbors Cast Doubt on Elections That Gave Mnangagwa the Win
The main regional bloc in southern Africa and the African Union declined to rubber stamp the elections and cast doubt on a vote that led to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s re-election.
How Do Kwon, a Crypto Fugitive, Upended the Politics of Montenegro
Only days before an election in Montenegro, a letter from Do Kwon, the fugitive founder of the Luna digital coin, claimed that crypto “friends” had provided campaign funding to a leading candidate.
Thousands of Brides in India Are Abandoned by Husbands Overseas
Thousands of Indian women have been abandoned by men working overseas, leaving them trapped in their in-laws’ homes and often defrauded of dowry money.
U.A.E. Denies Extradition for Gupta Brothers, Accused of Corruption in South Africa
The businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta were implicated in the looting of state funds under President Jacob Zuma. They fled to the United Arab Emirates about five years ago.
The U.S. Volunteers in Ukraine Who Lie, Waste and Bicker
People who would not be allowed anywhere near the battlefield in a U.S.-led war are active on the Ukrainian front, with ready access to American weapons.
Two Kansas Men Illegally Sold Aviation Equipment to Russia, U.S. Says
The Justice Department said that the scheme had been uncovered as the United States cracked down on illegal exports to Russia since it invaded Ukraine a year ago.