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Published on 05:32 GMT

Nigerian extradited to U.S. over alleged romance fraud, money laundering

AGF, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) A Nigerian, Samuel Ugberaese, has been extradited to the United States to face charges bordering on alleged wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy linked to a cross-border romance scam that reportedly targeted elderly victims …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on 05:29 GMT

Asante Akyem North MP to appear in Dutch court within 48 hours over alleged money laundering

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, is expected to appear before a court in the Netherlands within 48 hours after being arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on allegations of financial crime. The lawmaker was …

Source: The Herald Ghana - Pending
Published on 17:37 GMT

Malaysian woman nabbed over role in scam with fake ‘government officials’; 26th arrested since March

SINGAPORE – A 34-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested for her suspected role in a government official impersonation scam on May 19, while trying to leave Singapore. The woman is believed to have been a mule in a transnational scam group, with the police …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on 11:57 GMT

Extradited Nigerian Man to Face U.S. Trial Over Alleged Romance Scam Targeting Elderly Victims

The Nigerian Government has extradited its citizen, one Samuel Ugberaese to the United States of America, over charges relating to cross-border romance scams that targeted victims in the United States and elsewhere. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, …

Source: The News Chronicle - Neutral
Published on 16:34 GMT

Woman to be charged for alleged involvement in scam; 26th Malaysian to be arrested for offence

A 34-year-old Malaysian woman will be charged in court on Thursday (May 21) over her alleged role in a scam involving impersonation of police officers. Following her arrest on Tuesday, the number of Malaysians caught in Singapore for allegedly helping scam …

Source: Asiaone - Indeterminate
Published on 10:28 GMT

FBI Arraigns Extradited Nigerian In US Court Over $64m Romance Scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arraigned a Nigerian man. Samuel Ugberaese, before a United States court, following his successful extradition from Nigeria over alleged involvement in a cross-border romance scam. Ugberaese, popularly known as …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on 09:55 GMT

Brookfield scam investigation leads to suspect in China, money recovered for victim

THOUGH THEY’LL LIKELY NEVER ARREST THE SCAMMER. >> A BROOKFIELD WOMAN THOUGHT SHE WAS GETTING INVESTMENT HELP AFTER MEETING SOMEONE IN A FACEBOOK GROUP, PUT IN 55 DOLLARS INTO A CRYPTO ACCOUNT, SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS INVESTING INSTEAD. >> PRETTY …

Source: WISN 12 - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on 11:12 GMT

Covid-19 cash looters busted as SIU seizes luxury cars and homes linked to R27m scam

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says the net is closing in on Covid-19 relief fraudsters after suspects linked to the theft of more than R27 million from the UIF Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) were arrested, prosecuted and …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on 14:39 GMT

Hong Kong hardest hit as cross-border scam crackdown uncovers US$752m losses

Hong Kong accounted for the largest share of losses uncovered in a cross-border scam crackdown spanning 10 jurisdictions, making up more than 40 per cent of the US$752 million total. The single-largest loss involved a Singaporean firm whose funds were …

Source: South China Morning Post - Indeterminate
Published on 06:00 GMT

Romance scam: Extradited Nigerian risks 40 years in US jail

A Nigerian, Samuel Ugberaese, who was extradited to the United States by the Nigeria Police Force, risks 40 years’ imprisonment if found guilty of charges bordering on cross-border romance scams. The US Department of Justice disclosed this in a statement …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on May 19, 2026

Nigerian extradited to US over ‘romance scams’ faces 40 years in prison

Stay connected via Google News Samuel Ugberaese, a Nigerian man, extradited to the United States over alleged involvement in “cross-border romance scams”, faces 40 years in prison if convicted. According to a statement released by the US government, …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2026

Nigerian Extradited to U.S. as FBI Cracks Alleged International Romance Scam Network Targeting Elderly Americans

Michael Olugbode in Abuja A Nigerian national, Samuel Ugberaese, has been extradited to the United States to face prosecution over an alleged international romance fraud and money laundering scheme that reportedly targeted elderly victims across the U.S. …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on May 19, 2026

FBI Arrests Nigerian Extradited To US Over Alleged Romance Scam Targeting Elderly Victims

A Nigerian national, Samuel Ugberaese, has been extradited to the United States to face prosecution over an alleged international romance fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elderly victims. The extradition followed coordinated operations involving …

Source: Arise News - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2026

Chairman Moolenaar’s Opening Statement: The Chinese-linked Scam Economy Now Raging Across Southeast Asia Is Stealing ...

Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar delivered his opening statement at the Select Committee’s hearing titled “Crime, Corruption, and Power: The Rise of CCP-linked Scam Networks Targeting Americans and Threatening U.S. Security.” …

Source: The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party - Gov't Institution
Published on May 19, 2026

Moolenaar, Khanna Release Investigation Exposing Billion-Dollar, China-Linked Scam Centers Targeting Americans

Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Ro Khanna released a new investigation exposing a vast, China-linked scam center network that has defrauded Americans of at least $10 billion annually while fueling human …

Source: The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party - Gov't Institution
Published on May 18, 2026

ED makes third arrest in connection with land grabbing and money laundering case in Kolkata

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Biswajit Poddar, alias Sona Pappu, in connection with an alleged money-laundering, land-grabbing and extortion racket after questioning him for nearly nine hours at its Salt Lake office. Pappu, who had …

Source: The Statesman (India) - Center-left
Published on 13:57 GMT

Before You Invest in Crypto, Watch This Film

Sam Bankman-Fried and Ben McKenzie Neil Brandvold/Easy Money Productions, Inc. A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes …

Source: Mother Jones - Left-wing
Published on 15:18 GMT

FBI Extradites Nigerian To U.S. Over Alleged Internet Romance Fraud

News Investigators/ The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has secured the arrest and extradition of a Nigerian, Samuel Ugberaese, to the U.S. on charges relating to international cyber romance scams. This is contained in a statement …

Source: News Investigators Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on May 18, 2026

Police Warn Scams Targeting International Students

NSW Police Force has issued a warning over a growing number of sophisticated scams targeting members of the Chinese community, particularly international students studying in Australia. The warning follows several major fraud investigations in Sydney …

Source: Hawkesbury Gazette - Pending

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 12:45 GMT

Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Returns to Toronto in June 2026

Regulators, law enforcement, and compliance leaders to address FINTRAC enforcement, financial crime risk, and emerging AML challenges at CI’s 2026 Forum TORONTO, ON, CANADA, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canada’s banking regulator is issuing record …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:06 GMT

International crime and terrorism-combating organization meets with DHS officials in Washington

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions thwarting Serbian-crime organizations posing threat to American highways COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (CSGS), the international iteration of Crime …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:31 GMT

Spain Ex-PM Zapatero Faces Investigation in Bailout Corruption Probe

(MENAFN) Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been placed under formal investigation by Spain’s National Court in connection with allegations of corruption linked to a €53 million ($62 million) state bailout granted to airline …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

Ex-Zelensky Aide Released After Posting Multi-Million-Dollar Bail

(MENAFN) Andrey Yermak, a former senior aide to Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, has been released from pre-trial detention after posting bail worth roughly $3.2 million, according to reports. Yermak was seen leaving custody on Monday under security …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:19 GMT

Spain’s Former PM Zapatero Investigated in Plus Ultra Bailout Corruption Probe

(MENAFN) Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under formal investigation in connection with alleged misconduct tied to a €53 million COVID-era bailout granted to the airline Plus Ultra, according to Spain’s National Court and …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:11 GMT

Mexico Presses U.S. for Extradition Reciprocity

(MENAFN) President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Tuesday that the United States has dismissed or largely disregarded 269 extradition petitions submitted by the Mexican government. She emphasized the need for reciprocity, particularly as the Trump …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:01 GMT

Mexico Fires Back at U.S. Over Extradition, Requests Reciprocity

(MENAFN) Mexico has fired back at Washington over extradition, with President Claudia Sheinbaum revealing Tuesday that the United States has rejected or effectively shelved 269 extradition requests submitted by Mexican authorities — even as the Trump …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:10 GMT

Former Spanish Premier Faces Corruption Inquiry

(MENAFN) Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has come under official scrutiny in a corruption investigation connected to the €53 million ($62 million) government rescue package granted to airline Plus Ultra during the COVID-19 crisis …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 19:16 GMT

A&A Releases New Report: “Cape of Good Hope: Global International Transportation Management (ITM) Market Analysis”

BROOKFIELD, WI, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A), an internationally recognized leader in Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research, consulting, and M&A advisory services, today …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 18:52 GMT

La renta residencial gana terreno en México, pero su operación sigue dependiendo de procesos manuales

Con más de 5.8 millones de viviendas rentadas en el país la oportunidad para profesionalizar la administración inmobiliaria es cada vez más evidente CIUDAD DE MéXICO, MEXICO, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La vivienda en renta se ha …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on May 20, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

EnforceAuth to Unveil New AI Runtime Authorization Platform Innovations at Identiverse 2026 — Booth 348

Company to Introduce AUTHOR™ Authorization Framework, AUTHOR Maturity Model™, and Four New Runtime Enforcement Components SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EnforceAuth, the AI-native runtime authorization company …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 18:14 GMT

Investment Fraud Lawyers Launch Free Elder Financial and Investment Fraud Assessment for Retirees

Haselkorn & Thibaut is a nationwide investment fraud law firm offering free assessments for retirees who suspect losses from advisor fraud. JUNO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Investment and financial fraud, …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 18:03 GMT

Maury Blackman Calls SpaceX IPO ‘The East India Company Moment of Our Generation’ in New Analysis

Technology Executive and Investor Argues the SpaceX Public Offering Is Not a Stock Deal — It Is a Civilizational Infrastructure Event SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maury Blackman, veteran technology …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

Legal Claim Assistant Shares Guidance for Victims of Hit-and-Run Accidents

Hit-and-run accidents continue to affect thousands of Americans each year, leaving many victims facing medical and financial uncertainty. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- June 20, 2025 – Miami, FL — Legal …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Alexander Kalla's $17.998M Old Palo Alto Buyer-Side Closing and Pre-Market Edge

How pre-market intelligence is reshaping Bay Area luxury closings in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside, and Los Altos, and why 80% never list publicly. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silicon Valley's …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:59 GMT

401k Plan Audit CPA Highlights Risks of Generalist Firms for 401k Auditing

401k Plan Audit CPA reveals why specialized 401k auditing ensures better compliance, faster processing, and flat-fee pricing. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As business owners and HR directors prepare for their …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

PlanetAI Nature Space (PNS) financia los costes de certificación de créditos de carbono hasta su venta

La primera certificadora de créditos de carbono creada en España y líder en la Unión Europea por créditos emitidos, financia la emisión de los créditos BARCELONA, EUROPA, SPAIN, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PlanetAI Nature Space, primera …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

Socket Raises $60M Series C at a $1B Valuation to Help Enterprises Build Securely With AI

Socket is scaling to defend open source against supply chain attacks as AI accelerates software development. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Socket Raises $60M Series C at a $1B Valuation to Help Enterprises …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Met-Ed Rate Hike Threatens to Push PA Summer Electric Bills Above $200

Met-Ed rates are rising June 1. Lock in a fixed rate now and avoid a $200+ summer electric bill. READING, PA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hot Summer Temperatures Could Send FirstEnergy PA Electricity Bills Over $200 …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:06 GMT

21st Annual Delray Beach Police Awards Gala Returns May 29

Annual community gala at Opal Grand will honor outstanding officers and celebrate support for Delray Beach law enforcement DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delray Citizens for Delray Police will host its 21st …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:05 GMT

SunHydrogen (OTC: HYSR) Pioneers Future Energy with Revolutionary Solar-to-Hydrogen Technology

Sunhydrogen Inc (OTCMKTS:HYSR) SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SunHydrogen, Inc. (OTC: HYSR), the developer of a pioneering technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and any source of water, is …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:36 GMT

GTA Rental Pressure & Housing Affordability Benchmark Report 2026

Rising vacancy rates are not improving affordability as rent-to-income pressure continues across the GTA rental market in 2026. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released housing market benchmark report indicates …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

Chinook Investment Partners Makes Growth Investment in PractiVet

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chinook Investment Partners, a Colorado-based, partnership-focused, entrepreneurial equity capital partner, announced today it completed an investment in PractiVet, a leading branded …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

Algorhythm Holdings Announces Expanded Contract with Procter & Gamble India for SemiCab’s Freight Services

Expansion increases annual contract value to $4.2 million and boosts lane volume by over 50% Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIME) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (“Algorhythm …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

KEY ESG Publishes Whitepaper to Help Sustainability Teams Build the Business Case for ESG Software

As CSRD and IFRS S1/S2 deadlines draw closer, a new guide helps sustainability teams build the financial case for ESG software with finance, IT, and boards. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KEY ESG, an AI …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Synametrics Technologies Inc. announces the release of Xeams version 10.2 (Build 6432)

With Enhanced SSL Automation, Email Security, and Delivery Management. MILLSTONE, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Synametrics Technologies Inc. announces the release of Xeams Version 10.2 (Build 6432), a secure and feature-rich …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Scrip Launches Rewards Infrastructure Platform

New platform gives companies one place to launch, manage, and account for rewards programs. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scrip Systems, Inc. ("Scrip") today launched a rewards infrastructure platform …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Revive AI upgrade helps agents show homeowners their true selling price potential

Revive AI delivers recent sales data, smarter valuation comparisons, more market insights, home condition analysis, and financial modeling for investor clients. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Revive, a leading home …

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