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Trump can’t secure 4 million appeal bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say

Trump can’t secure $454 million appeal bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 · Real Estate

Former U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a news story about New York Attorney General Letitia James as he speaks to the media at one of his properties…

Read more Trump can’t secure $454 million appeal bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say
As online romance scams rise, banks ask for help to save victims billions

As online romance scams rise, banks ask for help to save victims billions

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 · Banking

The banking industry is seeking help from the federal government and the social media industry to stop an escalating crisis that’s costing Americans billions of dollars every year:…

Read more As online romance scams rise, banks ask for help to save victims billions
Investors in Airbnb arbitrage business allege they were defrauded in scheme promising ‘higher returns than the stock market’

Investors in Airbnb arbitrage business allege they were defrauded in scheme promising ‘higher returns than the stock market’

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 · World News

Illustration by Elham Ataeiazar Daryn Carr is no stranger to side hustles. After his mom died from Covid in 2020, he used funds from her pension to pay…

Read more Investors in Airbnb arbitrage business allege they were defrauded in scheme promising ‘higher returns than the stock market’
Gen Z, millennials are less worried about fraud than older generations. But they have a unique risk

Gen Z, millennials are less worried about fraud than older generations. But they have a unique risk

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 · Banking

Pekic | E+ | Getty Images Younger adults are less worried about financial fraud than are older generations, a recent study found. Only 15% of Gen Z and…

Read more Gen Z, millennials are less worried about fraud than older generations. But they have a unique risk
Trump gag order in fraud case reinstated by New York appeals court

Trump gag order in fraud case reinstated by New York appeals court

November 30, 2023December 2, 2023 · Real Estate

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends trial in a civil fraud case that state Attorney General Letitia James brought against him, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and…

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Caroline Ellison said SBF considered raising money from Saudi crown prince to repay FTX customers

Caroline Ellison said SBF considered raising money from Saudi crown prince to repay FTX customers

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 · World News

Caroline Ellison, former chief executive officer of Alameda Research LLC, exits court in New York, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.  Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images…

Read more Caroline Ellison said SBF considered raising money from Saudi crown prince to repay FTX customers
How this 77-year-old widow lost 1,000 in a common tech scam: ‘I realized I had been defrauded of everything’

How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scam: ‘I realized I had been defrauded of everything’

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 · Banking

Marjorie Bloom was the victim of a “tech support” scam. She lost $661,000 in the fraud. Marjorie Bloom In the spring of 2021, Marjorie Bloom waited for a…

Read more How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scam: ‘I realized I had been defrauded of everything’
Kazakh fintech Freedom Holding is being investigated by DOJ, SEC, documents show

Kazakh fintech Freedom Holding is being investigated by DOJ, SEC, documents show

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 · Business

Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov speaks during a press interview in Moscow, Russia, Oct. 10, 2019. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Freedom Holding, a Nasdaq-traded Kazakh financial firm that’s…

Read more Kazakh fintech Freedom Holding is being investigated by DOJ, SEC, documents show
Trump and company liable for fraud in New York lawsuit, judge rules

Trump and company liable for fraud in New York lawsuit, judge rules

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 · Real Estate

A judge on Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump and his company are liable for fraud by misstating the true values of multiple real estate properties for years and…

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‘Bulletproof’ hosting site that allegedly enabled 400 ransomware attacks seized, founder indicted

‘Bulletproof’ hosting site that allegedly enabled 400 ransomware attacks seized, founder indicted

August 11, 2023August 13, 2023 · World News

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on “oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation” and alleged politicization of law enforcement, on Capitol Hill…

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Tech investors face ‘new era’ of China restrictions after Biden order limits funding in A.I., chips

Tech investors face ‘new era’ of China restrictions after Biden order limits funding in A.I., chips

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 · Business

US President Joe Biden speaks on how “Bidenomics” is helping clean energy and manufacturing, at Arcosa Wind Towers in Belen, New Mexico, on August 9, 2023.  Jim Watson…

Read more Tech investors face ‘new era’ of China restrictions after Biden order limits funding in A.I., chips
SoftBank sues social media startup it invested in, alleging it faked user numbers

SoftBank sues social media startup it invested in, alleging it faked user numbers

August 4, 2023August 5, 2023 · Business

SoftBank Founder Masayoshi Son is pictured here in 2019 during an earnings presentation. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images SoftBank’s Vision Fund filed suit against the founders of one…

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Supreme Court rules 9-0 that bankruptcy filers can’t avoid debt incurred by another’s fraud

Supreme Court rules 9-0 that bankruptcy filers can’t avoid debt incurred by another’s fraud

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 · Real Estate

The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision Wednesday ruled that a woman could not use protection under the U.S. bankruptcy code to avoid paying a debt that resulted…

Read more Supreme Court rules 9-0 that bankruptcy filers can’t avoid debt incurred by another’s fraud
Crypto firms Genesis and Gemini charged by SEC with selling unregistered securities

Crypto firms Genesis and Gemini charged by SEC with selling unregistered securities

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 · Business

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged crypto firms Genesis and Gemini with allegedly selling unregistered securities in connection with a high-yield product offered to depositors. Gemini,…

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FTX has recovered  billion worth of ‘liquid’ assets, lawyers say

FTX has recovered $5 billion worth of ‘liquid’ assets, lawyers say

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 · World News

John Ray, chief executive officer of FTX Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange, arrives at bankruptcy court in Wilmington, Delaware, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. Eric Lee | Bloomberg |…

Read more FTX has recovered $5 billion worth of ‘liquid’ assets, lawyers say
Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested following FTX collapse. Here’s what happens next

Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested following FTX collapse. Here’s what happens next

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 · World News

Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest in the Bahamas on Monday marks the beginning of a new chapter in the FTX saga,…

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Crypto.com CEO has history of red flags including bankruptcy and quick exits

Crypto.com CEO has history of red flags including bankruptcy and quick exits

December 9, 2022December 10, 2022 · World News

Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, speaking at a 2018 Bloomberg event in Hong Kong, China. Paul Yeung | Bloomberg | Getty Images Kris Marszalek wants everyone to know…

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Former Theranos COO Sunny Balwani sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison

Former Theranos COO Sunny Balwani sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 · Business

Former Theranos chief operating officer and president Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison Wednesday for fraud, after the unraveling of the blood-testing juggernaut…

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Holmes’ former partner faces sentencing in Theranos case

Holmes’ former partner faces sentencing in Theranos case

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 · Technology

A former Theranos executive learns Wednesday whether he will be punished as severely as his former lover and business partner for peddling the company’s bogus blood-testing technology that…

Read more Holmes’ former partner faces sentencing in Theranos case
Mississippi grain company’s ex-CEO indicted on fraud charges

Mississippi grain company’s ex-CEO indicted on fraud charges

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 · Finance

GREENVILLE, Miss. — The former leader of a Mississippi grain storage and processing company has been indicted on federal and state charges, more than a year after the…

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