Book thief who stole more than 1,000 manuscripts ‘wanted to cherish them before anyone else’
theguardian.com/books/2023/mar/13/book-manuscripts-thief-margaret-atwood-sally-rooney-ian-mcewan
Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books: Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64197625
How a manuscript thief conned the publishing world and set off an FBI manhunt: Like a Hollywood whodunit, FBI catch mystery man who conned publishers ...
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‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Bavaria: New investigations against AfD politician Daniel Halemba: The AfD state politician Daniel Halemba is confronted with new allegations: money laundering ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/daniel-halemba-afd-geldwaesche-sachbeschaedigung-volksverhetzung-100.html
Quick Glance: New Allegations Against AfD MP Halemba
- The Würzburg Public Prosecutor's Office requests the lifting of Daniel Halemba's immunity due to money laundering and other allegations.
- The investigations stem from discoveries during a search at the Teutonia Prag fraternity house.
- Halemba denies the accusations and hopes for dismissal or acquittal.
- The Prosecutor's Office intends to press charges based on suspicion of money laundering and other criminal acts.
E-mobility in crisis - AUTO BILD: What's up? What does it say? The market barometer highlights the development of new registrations ...
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Money laundering and coercion: Investigators are targeting AfD MP Halemba again: He himself expects an acquittal. But the new allegations against the Bavarian ...
n-tv.de/politik/Ermittler-nehmen-AfD-Abgeordneten-Halemba-erneut-ins-Visier-article24887238.html
Trump trial live updates: Two seated jurors removed from Trump's hush money trial after issues raised
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
'They killed our son': Online scammers tearing families apart as sextortion cases soar
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/they-killed-our-son-the-devastating-impact-of-sextortion-scams-as-cases-soar
Salvator Rosa painting stolen from Oxford recovered in Romania after four years: Two other paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in March 2020 are ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68834481
Muslims in India tell Al Jazeera why they are concerned that another term under Narendra Modi's BJP government could threaten their way of life.
UAE: Some companies call employees to work despite flooded roads, threaten with salary cuts - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-some-companies-call-employees-to-work-despite-flooded-roads-threaten-with-salary-cuts
Four youths have been filmed allegedly carjacking a woman at knifepoint in Darwin.
Despite leaving the youths to enter her car ... Show more #9News
Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico: Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.
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From The Athletic: This is the 50th anniversary of USA Basketball as an organization. To commemorate that, we ranked the top 50 USA basketball players of all ... Show more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutor said on Thursday that the government could resort to inviting the military to bring a former ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687079-just-in-we-may-invite-military-to-bring-yahaya-bello-to-court-efcc-prosecutor.html
Raj Kundra, businessman and husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, has found himself in trouble again as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized his ... Show more www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/raj-kundra-properties-worth-rs-98-crore-seized-by-ed-in-bitcoin-ponzi-scam-shilpa-shetty-632599.html
$14.5M gold heist from Toronto airport results in charges for airline employee, 8 others
nbcnews.com/news/world/145m-gold-heist-toronto-airport-results-charges-airline-employee-8-oth-rcna148253
Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled
- Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
- Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.
- Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.
- The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.
‘’I am irrevocably committed to the unity of Nigeria and constitutional democracy. Constitutional democracy is reflected greatly here since we assumed office ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/686959-those-threatening-nigerias-sovereignty-will-pay-heavy-price-tinubu.html
With one letter, Trump turned the Republican Party into an extortion racket: I'd like to congratulate Donald Trump on the speed with which he's turned the ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/18/trump-gop-candidates-fundraising-nil-election-campaign/73365456007/
Meanwhile, the costs for perpetrators must be raised: They will receive not a dime, and instead security services’ counter action,” the president said ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687371-again-tinubu-vows-not-to-pay-ransom-to-kidnappers.html
House robbers shot, arrested after mistakenly activating panic alarm: A house robber inadvertently activated a panic alarm as his acquaintances ransacked a house ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-18-house-robbers-shot-arrested-after-mistakenly-activating-panic-alarm/
Woman arrested for wheeling corpse into bank to co-sign a loan: The woman appeared to be propping up the dead man’s head in a video of the incident
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/woman-arrested-brazil-corpse-bank-b2530344.html
Former KPMG employee Fidelis Moema granted R50,000 bail after bursary fraud worth R16.5 million
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-kpmg-employee-fidelis-moema-granted-r50000-bail-after-bursary-fraud-worth-r165-million-6768d59c-1891-4773-bc3f-78179a926f16
Lawyers for Texas rancher blast Paxton’s claim of Supreme Court win: Attorneys for a Texas man who sued the state for property damage criticized Texas Attorney ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4600506-lawyers-for-texas-rancher-blast-paxtons-claim-of-supreme-court-win/
A lake in Mexico’s ‘magical town’ is disappearing. Authorities blame drought, and theft
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/lake-patzcuaro-mexico-dry-water-theft-intl-latam/
Key architect of Eric Adams straw donor scheme pleads guilty to larceny : A key architect of a straw donor scheme to help get New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4602976-key-architect-of-eric-adams-straw-donor-scheme-pleads-guilty-to-larceny/
Two Indian students—one from #Hyderabad and the other from #AndhraPradesh have been arrested for an alleged shoplifting case at a #NewJersey grocery store last month ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/two-indian-students-arrested-for-shoplifting-in-new-jersey-us-101713451081245.html
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Policeman injured during robbery attempt in St Andrew: ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A police constable is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital for injuries he ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/policeman-injured-robbery-attempt-st-andrew/
Uber driver shot, killed by 81-year-old after both received scam calls: William Brock, 81, is accused of shooting Loletha Hall after he received a number of scam ...
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US man, 81, charged with killing Uber driver after both targeted by scam calls: Police say the man, 81, had received a fake call seeking ransom for his nephew ...
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Arrests made in the largest gold heist in Canada history: A year after millions in gold bars and cash were stolen from a Toronto airport, police offer new ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68832680
Microsoft: Windows Copilot app we quietly installed is harmless and doesn't steal your data
neowin.net/news/microsoft-windows-copilot-app-we-quietly-installed-is-harmless-and-doesnt-steal-your-data/
The electoral bonds were the “biggest extortion scheme in the world”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said questioning PM Modi’s claim that the #ElectoralBonds were ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066747/worlds-biggest-extortion-scheme-rahul-gandhi-questions-pm-modis-claim-on-electoral-bonds
The world is failing to take financial measures against Iran’s terror threat: The Financial Action Task Force’s current trajectory suggests a regrettable descent ...
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4595188-the-world-is-failing-to-take-financial-measures-against-irans-terror-threat/
US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/us-prosecutors-push-to-seize-apartment-tied-to-congolese-president-in-luxury-trump-complex/
Quick Glance: US Prosecutors Seek to Seize Congolese President's Apartment in Luxury Trump Complex
- U.S. authorities are moving to seize a $7.1 million Manhattan apartment in a corruption probe involving the Republic of Congo's first family.
- Allegations suggest embezzled state funds were used to purchase the apartment at Trump International Hotel & Tower for the daughter of the scandal-plagued president of the Central African country.
- A complex network of shell companies, ultimately owned by Sassou Nguesso, funneled millions of dollars out of Congo, with a portion allegedly used to acquire the apartment.
- The FACT Coalition advocates for stricter oversight in real estate transactions to combat illicit financial flows and supports a proposal by the Treasury Department for reporting suspicious activities in the real estate sector.
Taylor Swift fans lose £1m in scams, Lloyds Bank estimates: Lloyds says thousands have fallen victim to ticket scams, with fans losing an average of £332 each.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68834390
A Brisbane supermarket has ditched the self-serve due to shoplifting – and QUT retail expert Gary Mortimer told ABC Radio Brisbane that more may follow suit ... Show more www.facebook.com/abcinbrisbane/videos/1091421922160882/ ab.co/abcnewsapp
Hugh Grant settles privacy case against Sun publisher: Hugh Grant says he could have faced a bill of up to £10m if he had gone to court, even if he had won.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68834392
Abigail | Rotten Tomatoes: After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure ...
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Quick Glance: Abigail: Overview and Critiques
- Abigail presents well-established vampire tropes with an elegant ballet performance and a talented ensemble, along with a stylish style.
- A scary, bloody, and suspenseful film that made Elena S jump multiple times and featured an adorable vampire ballerina.
- Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett deliver an energetic mix of genres with a touch of dark humor, although the overly complicated plot and underwhelming characters slightly weaken the film.
- The plot revolves around the kidnapping of the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure and the resulting horrific events in a secluded mansion.
9 arrests made in $14.8 million gold heist at Toronto airport, only fraction recovered
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Quick Glance: 9 Suspects Arrested in $14.8 Million Gold Heist at Toronto Airport, Only Partially Recovered
- Only six pure gold bracelets worth over $65,000 have been recovered from the $14.77 million gold heist that took place last year.
- The perpetrators are believed to have melted down and sold the stolen gold to acquire illegal firearms for a smuggling operation, as stated by Peel Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Mavity.
- Additionally, the police have seized $312,000 in cash, suspected to be profits made by the suspects after selling the gold.
- Lists accounting for $7.21 million and $10.23 million were also found at two separate locations, indicating the distribution of money from the gold sales by the suspects.
$1.2 million in vehicles, including $158,000 car, 330 keys taken from Alabama auto dealership
al.com/news/2024/04/12-million-in-vehicles-330-keys-taken-from-alabama-auto-dealership.html
Biden set to block Alaska road key to accessing planned mine: The expected decision on Ambler Road reflects the administration’s selective approach toward ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/16/ambler-road-alaska-biden/
An Auckland man accused of helping to plan a dairy robbery that turned fatal will not be tried for murder after all due to a terminal illness.
Supreme Court appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
'People say I look old at 22 – my daughter stole my youthful looks': Mum Kendra Sykes revealed the effects of parenting on her in a TikTok video ...
dailystar.co.uk/real-life/mum-22-says-becoming-parent-26673684
One of Bay Area Chinatown's oldest jewelry stores loses nearly all inventory in robbery
nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/robbery-jewelry-store-oakland-chinatown/3508655
Quick Glance: Robbery Strikes Jewelry Store in Oakland's Chinatown
- Following the theft of almost all the owner's life savings by a group of robbers in a matter of minutes, an Oakland jewelry store is determined to remain open.
- The Phuong Jewelry Store, a longstanding jewelry store in Chinatown, was targeted by a violent robbery on Wednesday afternoon.
- Surveillance footage captured the scene of six thieves, one of them armed, storming into the store, smashing cases with hammers, and grabbing any valuables within reach.
- Despite the harrowing experience and the loss of the store's most valuable items, the family has declared their commitment to preserving their legacy in Oakland and not succumbing to crime.
To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1243189142/scam-baiter-kitboga
An elderly Ohio man has been indicted on a murder charge after authorities say he fatally shot an Uber driver.
The 81-year-old man had received scam calls ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ohio-man-fatally-shot-uber-driver-after-scammers-109305181
The St Elizabeth Police have arrested two people who reportedly stole an 800 pound bull from its owner in Thatchfield in the parish last weekend.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/cops-retrieve-stolen-800-pound-bull-st-elizabeth-two-custody/
Deputies investigating the carjacking and death of a Florida woman say suspect car is linked to killing of tow truck driver
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/deputies-investigating-carjacking-death-florida-woman-say-suspect-car-rcna148022
DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a digital ad buy that targets Republicans tax ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594568-dnc-launches-digital-ad-to-bash-maga-tax-scam-on-tax-day/
Supreme Court declines Lindell appeal over phone seizure: The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Trump ally Mike Lindell on Monday over his attempt to ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4594698-supreme-court-lindell-appeal-phone-seizure-2020-election/
A policeman was fatally shot in St Ann on Monday night.
He has been identified as Constable Ricardo Fairclough.
It is reported that he was responding to a ... Show more #GLNRToday
'Fellow Travelers' stars Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer are stealing hearts at #DeadlineContenders 📸 Michael Buckner
Republicans threaten Johnson’s job; Trump jury selection continues: Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/16/republicans-threaten-johnsons-job-trump-jury-selection-continues
Somali pirates have released the hijacked ship MV Abdullah after its Bangladeshi owners reportedly paid a $5 million (€4.7 million) ransom. Read more: www.dw.com/en/somali-pirates-free-bangladesh-cargo-ship-after-ransom-paid/a-68815716
‘No one comes back’: Margaret Atwood’s anti-war poem debuts at Venice Biennale: Canadian author’s work, shared exclusively with the Observer, is to be shown ...
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/apr/14/no-one-comes-back-margaret-atwoods-anti-war-poem-debuts-at-venice-biennale
A 36-year-old man in Seattle, Washington, stole an SUV and while trying to flee, hit a police car, 2 parked cars, and narrowly missed a family with a toddler ... Show more
Campus crime is spiking to pre-pandemic levels. See your college’s numbers in our data.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/campus-crime-map-university-college-assault-theft-map/73331343007/
What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutor in Trump's first criminal trial
axios.com/2024/04/15/alvin-bragg-trump-hush-money-trial
Mitterweg bank robbery: search for perpetrator underway - Innsbruck: On Tuesday morning, shortly before 11:30 a.m., an armed attack occurred on a BTV branch on ...
meinbezirk.at/innsbruck/c-lokales/fahndung-nach-taeter-laeuft_a6639702
Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid
reuters.com/world/africa/somali-pirates-say-they-hijacked-ship-mv-abdullah-released-after-5-million-2024-04-14/
Speaking on the first day of the Manhattan trial for the ‘hush-money’ case against him, Donald Trump decried the process as a ‘scam’ and a ‘disgrace’ ... Show more #donaldtrump #uspresident #manhattan
Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
straitstimes.com/singapore/tourist-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-luxury-goods-at-changi-airport-before-her-flight
Relegated Rotherham sack head coach Richardson: Rotherham United sack head coach Leam Richardson, two weeks after their relegation to League One was confirmed.
bbc.com/sport/football/68834834
Moruga man robbed of iPhones in PoS: POLICE continue to warn the public about being careful when buying and selling items online after a Moruga man was robbed of ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/moruga-man-robbed-of-iphones-in-pos/article_dffbda08-fce0-11ee-9211-9fc4e737fb81.html
Michael Cohen is an admitted liar. He’s still going to be the star witness against Trump.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/michael-cohen-credibility-trump-trial-00152122
Authorities discover body after Florida woman is carjacked at gunpoint; had called husband to say she was being followed
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/authorities-discover-body-florida-woman-carjacked-gunpoint-called-husb-rcna147700
Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land
apnews.com/article/pope-peruvian-villagers-land-sodalitium-christianae-vitae-8dc11b8ad06bc4c999b6411ba354adea
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