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Tag: Frauds and Swindling
That Organic Cotton T-Shirt May Not Be as Organic as You Think
The organic cotton movement in India appears to be booming, but much of this growth is fake, say those who source, process and grow the cotton.
Irish Police Investigate Mysterious Death in Post Office
The police said a man was found dead in a post office where pensions were collected. Witnesses told the Irish media that two men had brought him there to collect his funds.
Scammers Pounce on Demand for Covid Testing in U.S., Officials Say
Fraud related to the virus has been a problem since the pandemic began, and the rapid spread of Omicron has created new opportunities.
France Uncovers Over 180,000 Fake Covid Passes
The developments suggest that resistance to Europe’s vaccination requirements remains significant.
Four people are arrested in India after a man leaves the country using a fake virus test result.
The man, a 66-year-old South African pharmaceutical executive, fled his quarantine hotel and was later confirmed to have the Omicron variant.
Who Paid for That Mansion in Canada? Haitians Demand Answers
Valued at $3.4 million, a Haitian senator’s Montreal villa has become a potent emblem of the growing gap between Haiti’s impoverished citizens and its wealthy political elite.
Fake Vaccines May Have Been Given to Thousands in India, Police Say
Fourteen people have been charged with conspiracy and forgery, the latest example of fraud undermining India’s pandemic response.
Man Charged With Stealing 500 Covid Vaccine Cards in Los Angeles
The police and prosecutors determined that the value of the cards was “at least $15 apiece if illegally sold.”
Spain Turns to Corruption Rehab for Officials Who Can’t Stop Stealing
Con artists and swindlers have long captured headlines in Spain. Now the country has a novel solution: A rehabilitation program aiming to “reinsert” corrupt officials back into society.