use by one person of another person's personal information, without authorization, to commit a crime or to deceive or defraud that other person or a third person
Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has thanked voters in Minnesota after winning re-election in the just-concluded midterm elections ... Show more
Pakistani businessman ‘bought Thai ID’ 20 years ago: A Pakistani fabric store owner in Pattani province has been arrested for allegedly using the identity of a ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3341059/pakistani-businessman-bought-thai-id-20-years-ago
What are brushing scams?: Unexpected parcels are being sent to fuel fake reviews
which.co.uk/news/article/what-are-brushing-scams-almrt8v9zvXI
Underground AI cybercrime tools surge in 2026: AI is making phishing, voice scams, identity fraud, and malware development cheaper and easier to scale ...
rappler.com/technology/underground-artificial-intelligence-cybercrime-tools-surge-2026/
Danish university DTU breach exposes data of up to 200,000 people: The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) says information belonging to up to 200 ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/danish-university-dtu-breach-exposes-data-of-up-to-200-000-people/
Asked to complete HANIS verification? Here’s what you need to know: A HANIS request does not automatically mean a beneficiary is suspected of fraud ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-01-asked-to-complete-hanis-verification-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
DWP benefit fraud 5 'steps' update includes Universal Credit - key details: The DWP has issued a new update on its benefit fraud crackdown
kentlive.news/news/cost-of-living/dwp-benefit-fraud-5-steps-11169509
DWP confirms 5 moves it is making in crackdown on benefits claimants: Lilian Greenwood has issued an update in the Commons over battling the ballooning cost of ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-5-moves-making-34652975
Home Affairs investigating 21 identity theft and fraud cases, Schreiber says: Home Affairs is investigating 21 identity-fraud cases and says it has ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-22-home-affairs-investigating-21-identity-theft-and-fraud-cases-schreiber-says/
Tinubu orders NIN enrolment to hit 95% by December: President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Identity Management Commission to expand National ...
punchng.com/tinubu-orders-nin-enrolment-to-hit-95-by-december/
50,000 Brits caught up in huge passport scare. Did you hand over your ID in Spain?
euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/16/50000-brits-caught-up-in-huge-passport-scare-did-you-hand-over-your-id-in-spain/
Chinese murder suspect held in Pattaya over alleged Thai ID fraud: BANGKOK: Thai police have arrested a 67-year-old Chinese man wanted in connection with a ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/09/14/chinese-murder-suspect-held-in-pattaya-over-alleged-thai-id-fraud
Driving test conman got 'ringers' to take exams in 'tip of the iceberg' case: One impersonator told suspicious test centre staff he was a local builder - but ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/driving-test-conman-ringers-take-34578987
Police Uncover Scheme Using Fake Horse Passports to Traffic Animals: The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network ...
nytimes.com/2026/09/11/world/europe/horses-trafficked-europe-fake-passports.html
Data privacy and digital trust are becoming central to how financial institutions operate, making robust identity, fraud prevention and consent management ... Show more
Finserv Investment Summit 2026
Finserv Investment Summit 2026
Sources: MLB suspends prospect over false identity, age plot - ESPN: Major League Baseball has suspended a once-prized Dominican prospect after uncovering an ...
espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49754483/sources-mlb-suspends-dominican-prospect-age-fraud-plot
California Beer Heist Shows How Cargo Theft Has Changed: Thieves allegedly used fraudulent paperwork to steal 40,000 pounds of beer, exposing the rise of ...
newsweek.com/california-beer-heist-cargo-theft-identity-fraud-12386475
Chidimma Adetshina: 'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing deportation
bbc.com/news/articles/cj364xxr5ngo
Key FactsChidimma Adetshina contests South African deportation effort
Aug 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- In 2024, South Africa stripped her of identity and travel documents after questions arose about her citizenship.
- South African officials seek her detention after declaring her a prohibited person in 2024.
- She was arrested in June 2026 and later released on warning after allegedly re-entering the country unlawfully.
- Proceedings were postponed until February 2027 to allow completion of her review challenging the deportation decision.
I remind everyone that I was born in South Africa. I have applied through the proper legal channels to have my status and citizenship determined.— Chidimma Adetshina, after a hearing in Cape Town
Man Faces 8 Years in Prison After Allegedly Ordering 300 Pizzas to Strangers in Massive Prank
vice.com/en/article/man-faces-8-years-in-prison-after-allegedly-ordering-300-pizzas-to-strangers-in-massive-prank/
Nigeria to modernise border management using technology, intelligence – Officials
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/905326-nigeria-to-modernise-border-management-using-technology-intelligence-officials.html
Immigration moves to digitise border management, boost security: The Nigeria Immigration Service says the service is accelerating the use of digital identity ...
punchng.com/immigration-moves-to-digitise-border-management-boost-security/
OpinionNew anti-deepfake rules ignore a key risk AI creates for banks: Bankers in the U.S. can learn a few things from watching the rollout of the European Union's new ...
americanbanker.com/opinion/new-anti-deepfake-rules-ignore-a-key-risk-ai-creates-for-banks
The Internet is starting to card everyone. These startups are making millions from it
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/08/22/the-internet-is-starting-to-card-everyone-these-startups-are-making-millions-from-it
Mozambican man jailed for six years after using another man's ID to secure job: A Mozambican man who worked for six years at a quarry near Brits in the North ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-08-12-mozambican-man-jailed-for-six-years-after-using-another-mans-id-to-secure-job/
What are brushing scams?: Unexpected parcels are being sent to fuel fake reviews
which.co.uk/news/article/what-are-brushing-scams-almrt8v9zvXI
🇫🇷 More than 670,000 #French #taxpayers are being notified after their personal and tax information was stolen and allegedly offered online ... Show more
Global deepfake identity fraud has surged by over 2,000% in recent years, making AI deception the fastest-growing scam in the world. 🚨
We spoke to Tal Shlomo ... Show more
A warning has been issued by Dorset Police for broadband and mobile phone provider account takeover and identity fraud
👉 Dorset Police issue broadband and mobile provider account takeover warning
Investigators later identified the suspect as a Canadian national accused of overstaying her visa and now facing identity fraud and other charges.
AI is fuelling new wave of identity fraud: AI-driven identity fraud is emerging as a growing cyberthreat as attackers increasingly exploit synthetic identities ...
bangkokpost.com/business/general/3293227/ai-is-fuelling-new-wave-of-identity-fraud
Schreiber: Courts must decide Chidimma Adetshina case: Home affairs defends handling of Adetshina case amid identity fraud allegations
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-07-28-schreiber-courts-must-decide-chidimma-adetshina-case/
bylinetimes.com Jul 23
‘Posh George’, Two Passports, and a Fraudulent Identity: Convicted Fraudster and Nigel Farage Funder’s Connections to Reform UK’s Murky Financial Structures
bylinetimes.com/2026/07/23/posh-george-two-passports-and-a-fraudulent-identity-convicted-fraudster-and-nigel-farage-funders-connections-to-reform-uks-murky-financial-structures/
How generative AI is weakening digital trust in financial services sector: GenAI's Negative Impact on the Financial Services: Check Point Research warns that ...
business-standard.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/how-generative-ai-is-weakening-digital-trust-in-financial-services-sector-126071700691_1.html
FAAN set to transform domestic air travel with V-Pass facial recognition system: This dual-verification process is meant to prevent impersonation ...
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/895819-faan-set-to-transform-domestic-air-travel-with-v-pass-facial-recognition-system.html
AI-modified Belgian ID photos driving huge rise in identity fraud: Fraudsters use ID images to secure loans, make expensive purchases, or commit offences under ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/2224197/ai-modified-id-photos-driving-huge-rise-in-identity-fraud-in-belgium
Synthetic Identity Fraud in the AI Era: From Point-in-Time Risk to Persistent Identity Threat
americanbanker.com/leaders/synthetic-identity-fraud-in-the-ai-era-from-point-in-time-risk-to-persistent-identity-threat
Nearly 3,500 suspected identity fraud cases detected in Belgium in 2025: Federal Government sounds the alarm on what it describes as a growing threat.
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2222395/nearly-3500-suspected-identity-fraud-cases-detected-in-belgium-in-2025
FG revives digital postcode after 20 years, begins NIN integration: The Federal Government has revived Nigeria's digital postcode project after 20 years ...
punchng.com/fg-revives-digital-postcode-after-20-years-begins-nin-integration/
11 arrests made in Rohingya identity fraud case: Eleven people have been arrested and more are being sought in a major crackdown against a network accused of ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3280945/11-arrests-made-in-rohingya-identity-fraud-case
The search warrant was executed at Scholar Craft Plants over allegations of identity fraud and unlawful employment practices ... Show more
ICE arrests more than 30 people in raid at Birmingham plant
ICE arrests more than 30 people in raid at Birmingham plant
Five-year jail term, other highlights of NIMC Act 2026: President Tinubu signs the NIMC Act 2026 into law, introducing stricter penalties like five-year jail ...
punchng.com/five-year-jail-term-other-highlights-of-nimc-act-2026/
The real question behind Malaysia’s new MyKad: Malaysia's decision to roll out a new-generation MyKad is understandable.
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/27/the-real-question-behind-malaysias-new-mykad
NIN fraudsters risk seven-year jail, ICPC warns: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has warned front-end enrolment partners ...
punchng.com/nin-fraudsters-risk-seven-year-jail-icpc-warns/
sumsub.com Jun 10
AI Fake IDs and the New KYC Risk: AI-generated fake IDs are bypassing traditional KYC: learn why businesses need to rethink their identity verification in 2026.
sumsub.com/blog/ai-fake-id-challenge-for-kyc/
OpinionWhat Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust: The sheer scale of the challenge demands more than targeted checks on individual apps ...
sbr.com.sg/telecom-internet/commentary/what-singapores-app-store-rules-reveal-about-future-online-trust
EWN Jun 01
Govt rapidly moving to phase out green ID books, says Schreiber: This is part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration, identity fraud and organised crime.
ewn.co.za/2026/06/01/govt-rapidly-moving-to-phase-out-green-id-books-says-schreiber
How Bengal helped create the modern world of biometric identity: From a palm print in colonial Bengal to Aadhaar-era biometrics, discover how fingerprinting ...
indianexpress.com/article/research/how-bengal-helped-create-the-modern-world-of-biometric-identity-10719583/
The $47B identity fraud problem enterprises can't find in their budgets: Why can't enterprises find deepfake identity fraud in their own budgets? The $47B ...
venturebeat.com/security/47b-identity-fraud-losses-enterprises-cant-find-budgets
What are brushing scams?: Unexpected parcels are being sent to fuel fake reviews
which.co.uk/news/article/what-are-brushing-scams-almrt8v9zvXI
Americans can’t spot a deepfake, and that’s a business crisis, not just a consumer problem
venturebeat.com/security/americans-cant-spot-a-deepfake-and-thats-a-business-crisis-not-just-a-consumer-problem
Alleged forged home affairs letter sparks criminal case by City Power: City Power opens criminal case alleging impersonation and document fraud
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-21-alleged-forged-home-affairs-letter-sparks-criminal-case-by-city-power/
Malaysians welcome flexible new MyKad rollout, added security: JOHOR BARU: Many Malaysians have expressed relief that they are not required to immediately ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/09/malaysians-welcome-flexible-new-mykad-rollout-added-security
Australian mum and son discovered identity fraud after letters from bank arrived in the mail
9news.com.au/national/identity-theft-great-southern-bank/5923e717-9bae-4eea-a0ef-88641d20633d
Gauteng SAPS issues warning about identity fraud targeting businesses: Gauteng SAPS warns businesses of a dangerous scam involving the fraudulent use of a police ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-05-02-gauteng-saps-issues-warning-about-identity-fraud-targeting-businesses/
Grove bar Platypus rallies support after co-founder faces federal charges: The acclaimed Grove bar Platypus is asking for public support after one of its ...
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_1a7a4e20-3526-44f1-b576-dbed09c4b296.html
membership.occrp.org Apr 10
Dutch Police Arrest 8 in Fake ID Platform Probe: Using server data seized in a raid last year, Dutch authorities arrested eight people this week for their roles ...
occrp.org/en/news/dutch-police-arrest-8-in-fake-id-platform-probe
How to protect your personal information after a bank data breach in South Africa
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-04-10-how-to-protect-your-personal-information-after-a-bank-data-breach-in-south-africa/
Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe vowed that another Davis administration would procure a National Biometric Immigration System and deploy biometric ... Show more
Travelling to Europe after April 10? Here's what's changing at borders: New system to track entries and exits digitally, aiming to curb overstays and identity ...
business-standard.com/immigration/travelling-to-europe-after-april-10-here-s-what-s-changing-at-borders-126040900671_1.html
Spanish data protection authority fines private university for breaching data protection law
surinenglish.com/spain/spanish-data-protection-authority-fines-private-university-20260331153717-nt.html
EU rolls out biometric border system, detecting identity fraud, security risks: The EU’s new biometric border system tracks movements and prevents identity fraud ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2052634/eu-rolls-out-biometric-border-system-detecting-identity-fraud-security-risks
Credit card fraud surging: Why you should freeze your credit: Credit card fraud is surging: Here's why you should take the extra steps to freeze your credit ...
thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/should-you-freeze-your-credit/
Actress: Collien Fernandes makes serious accusations against Christian Ulmen: Collien Fernandes has filed charges against her ex-husband Christian Ulmen for ...
zeit.de/gesellschaft/zeitgeschehen/2026-03/collien-fernandes-christian-ulmen-anzeige-vorwuerfe
Aviation24.be Mar 21
Fighter jets escort Air Canada flight from Brussels after identity fraud triggers security alert
aviation24.be/airlines/air-canada/fighter-jets-escort-air-canada-flight-from-brussels-after-identity-fraud-triggers-security-alert/
Fake brands, real consequences: Madhya Pradesh High Court flags criminality in misleading consumers
indianexpress.com/article/legal-news/madhya-pradesh-high-court-brand-misuse-criminal-offense-not-civil-10590712/
China woman discovers uncle faked marriage with her late mother to inherit properties
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/03/10/china-woman-discovers-uncle-faked-marriage-with-her-late-mother-to-inherit-properties
What are brushing scams?: Unexpected parcels are being sent to fuel fake reviews
which.co.uk/news/article/what-are-brushing-scams-almrt8v9zvXI
Duplicate identity fraud attempts double in 2025 — Report: A new report reveals duplicate identity fraud attempts more than doubled in 2025 ...
punchng.com/duplicate-identity-fraud-attempts-double-in-2025-report/
What are brushing scams?: Unexpected parcels are being sent to fuel fake reviews
which.co.uk/news/article/what-are-brushing-scams-almrt8v9zvXI
Five charged in Manchester fraud and drugs operations, say police : The police have charged five persons following coordinated, day-long operations targeting ...
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260227/five-charged-manchester-fraud-and-drugs-operations-say-police
🤔 Will helping strangers with their smartphones cause “AI biometric identity fraud”?
⛔These frantic social media warnings are FALSE ... Show more
UP potter selling Rs 2 clay pots receives Rs 1.25-crore GST notice: According to the potter, the notice connects him to four firms allegedly functioning in Patna ...
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/raebareli-potter-rs-1-25-crore-gst-notice-pan-misuse-10546131/