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Police arrest Lebanon businessman over money laundering
01 Feb, 2016
The Internal Security Forces have arrested a businessman in north Lebanon wanted for money laundering, the state-run National News Agency reported Monday.
Messi trial for tax fraud to start May 31
20 Jan, 2016
Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father's trial for tax fraud will begin on May 31 at a court in Barcelona, a regional superior court said Wednesday.
Renault raided by anti-fraud squad: unions
14 Jan, 2016
French anti-fraud detectives have raided several production sites of automaker Renault, unions said Thursday, possibly to investigate emissions foul play.
Cyber breaches and insider threats growing risks for UK businesses
07 Jan, 2016
The survey showed that breaches and malicious employees tampering with data are the most up-and-coming fraud risks for 83 per cent of executives going into 2016. 65 per cent said that internal fraud, for example false travel expenses, was the fastest-growing risk, making it the second quickest-rising category.
Is public Wi-Fi as safe as you think?
07 Jan, 2016
Public Wi-Fi is something that most of us in the UK are reliant on and there is now thought to be 269,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in the UK compared with the 202,944 that were available in 2014.
UK Police Smash Fraud Network Linked to Syria
14 Dec, 2015
Britain convicted nine men in a case of "industrial-scale fraud" on Thursday after a terrorism investigation uncovered suspect payments into an account of a person who had traveled to Syria.
Mitigating Fraud Risk in 2016
11 Dec, 2015
The end of 2015 is quickly approaching and organizations are planning their activities for 2016, so it seems like a good time to consider the importance of fraud prevention efforts.
UNRWA marks anti-corruption day with renewed commitment to fight fraud and corruption
09 Dec, 2015
To mark International Anti-Corruption Day, UNRWA issued today a new Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy, consolidating the Agency’s approach and commitment to preventing, detecting, deterring...
Tax Fraud Or Innocent Mistake? What Is 'Willful' To IRS?
09 Dec, 2015
Tax time is just around the corner. It won’t be long before all those annoying Forms 1099, W-2 and K-1 start to show up. Sometimes, the forms dribble in, reporting income even after you’ve filed your return.
Heathrow third runway call ‘based on fraudulent data’, says Zac Goldsmith
08 Dec, 2015
The case for a third runway at Heathrow is based on “fraudulent” pollution data, Tory London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith said as he renewed his vow to quit as an MP if David Cameron approves the controversial expansion.
3 NSSF employees charged with fraud, embezzlement
28 Nov, 2015
Three Lebanese National Social Security Fund employees were charged Saturday with defrauding a NSSF branch in the Dora area outside Beirut, the state-run National News Agency reported.
Foreign workers to receive smart ID cards: Azzi
26 Nov, 2015
Labor Minister Sejaan Azzi announced Wednesday that foreign laborers would be provided with smart ID cards starting early next year, noting that its primary purpose was to protect Lebanese workforce.
Amazon force-resets some account passwords after apparent leak
25 Nov, 2015
Online retail giant Amazon has reset some account passwords, fearing that some accounts may have been compromised. This is the latest effort by the retailer to protect customers...
Hilton finds malware that targets customer payment card information
25 Nov, 2015
Hilton Worldwide has discovered unauthorised malware targeting payment card information in some point-of-sale systems and has launched an investigation into the incident and has taken measures to further strengthen its system.
Online Crime is Coming to Town
23 Nov, 2015
Victims of online shopping fraud lost £16 million to cyber crooks last Christmas. lack Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t the only days fraudsters are taking advantage of, they also make the most of last minute shoppers;
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