Steve Bannon's 'We Build the Wall' scheme trial set for May 2024: If the schedule holds, Bannon will be going to trial right after Trump is slated ...
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Quick Glance: Steve Bannon to Face Trial for 'We Build the Wall' Fraud in May 2024
- Conservative strategist Steve Bannon will go on trial in May 2024 for allegedly defrauding donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Judge Juan Manuel Merchan set the trial date for May 28, 2024, after realizing that the originally announced date falls on Memorial Day next year when courts will be closed.
- Bannon pleaded not guilty in September last year.
- However, according to investigators, the money was used to enrich Bannon and others involved in the project.
Chinese businessman and Bannon business partner arrested in $1 billion fraud conspiracy
pbs.org/newshour/nation/chinese-businessman-and-bannon-business-partner-arrested-in-1-billion-fraud-conspiracy
Quick Glance: Chinese Business Tycoon Arrested in $1 Billion Fraud Conspiracy
- The self-exiled businessman was arrested in New York on charges of overseeing a billion-dollar fraud conspiracy.
- Guo Wengui was expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
- Law enforcement also seized assets purchased with proceeds of the alleged fraud.
- The SEC also brought civil charges against Guo for committing multiple frauds since April 2020.
US trial for exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui set for April 2024: The exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui will face trial starting April 8, 2024 on U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/us-trial-exiled-chinese-businessman-guo-wengui-set-april-2024-2023-06-06/
Chinese businessman Guo Wengui appeals bail denial in fraud case: An exiled Chinese businessman charged by U.S. prosecutors with leading a more than $1 billion ...
reuters.com/world/chinese-businessman-guo-wengui-appeals-bail-denial-fraud-case-2023-05-04/
Chinese businessman Guo Wengui appeals bail denial in fraud case: An exiled Chinese businessman charged by U.S. prosecutors with leading a more than $1 billion ...
reuters.com/world/chinese-businessman-guo-wengui-appeals-bail-denial-fraud-case-2023-05-04/
Judge Rejects $25M Bail Proposal From Steve Bannon’s Pal Guo Wengui: Guo, an exiled critic of the Chinese Communist Party, is accused of lying to thousands of ...
thedailybeast.com/judge-rejects-dollar25m-bail-proposal-from-steve-bannons-pal-guo-wengui
Chinese business tycoon and Bannon ally Ho Wan Kwok arrested in $1bn fraud conspiracy
theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/15/ho-wan-kwok-arrest-fraud-conspiracy-steve-bannon
Chinese businessman seeks bail in $1 billion fraud case: Lawyers for a wealthy self-exiled Chinese businessman are seeking bail for him two weeks after his ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/chinese-businessman-seeks-bail-1-billion-fraud-case-98280576
Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for financial fraud, must forfeit $11 billion for victims
abcnews.go.com/US/sam-bankman-fried-sentenced-thursday-financial-fraud/story
Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
AI is making things easier for financial fraudsters, Treasury Department says: A gap in fraud prevention exists between large and small financial firms because ...
qz.com/ai-making-financial-fraud-easier-treasury-department-1851371263
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Sam Bankman-Fried May Face Decades in Prison. Sentencing Is Today for FTX Founder.
barrons.com/articles/sam-bankman-fried-sentence-prison-jail-ftx-33185555
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Over RM770mil lost to commercial crimes in Q1, says Bukit Aman: KUALA LUMPUR: The amount of losses to commercial crime nationwide has seen a significant spike of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/over-rm770mil-lost-to-commercial-crimes-in-q1-says-bukit-aman
Kenya Has Tightened Its Laws to Stop Money Laundering - Why Banks Are the Focus: Analysis - Kenya's banking industry has in recent years been in the ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403280002.html
AI-powered fraudsters are overwhelming bank defenses, Treasury report says: Internet crime cost Americans $12.5 billion in 2023
marketwatch.com/story/ai-powered-fraudsters-are-overwhelming-bank-defenses-treasury-report-says-ee51d227
Court dismisses traders’ appeal to overturn convictions for rate rigging: Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo may now take their appeals to Britain’s Supreme Court.
politico.eu/article/court-dismisses-traders-appeal-to-overturn-convictions-for-rate-rigging/
I’m on the deed of my ex-wife’s house, but our divorce decree says she gets it: ‘I harbor no ill will toward her and I’m not looking to extort her ...
marketwatch.com/story/i-was-devastated-by-her-infidelity-im-still-on-the-deed-of-my-ex-wifes-house-but-our-divorce-decree-says-she-gets-the-property-am-i-sitting-on-a-golden-goose-472e1750
US and Cyprus will sign a deal to fight money laundering and evasion of Russian sanctions
ekathimerini.com/economy/1234866/us-and-cyprus-will-sign-a-deal-to-fight-money-laundering-and-evasion-of-russian-sanctions/
Is Alex Murdaugh lying about missing assets? Feds say polygraph indicates he is.: Federal authorities said they don't think Murdaugh is being honest about $6 ...
postandcourier.com/murdaugh-updates/alex-murdaugh-polygraph-missing-money/article_c51483d4-ebb5-11ee-8951-bbfe62864988.html
Donald Trump's Legal Battles Are Helping His Campaign, Steve Bannon Says: The former Trump White House adviser said that media coverage on the "lawfare" against ...
newsweek.com/donald-trumps-legal-battles-are-helping-his-campaign-steve-bannon-says-1883381
Money laundering: What Kenya’s greylisting means: Since February 2024, Africa accounts for 12 of the 21 grey-listed countries.
nation.africa/kenya/news/explainers/money-laundering-what-kenya-s-greylisting-means-4569090
Bannon to Republicans who back ‘outrageous’ budget bill: ‘You’re done’: Former White House aide Steve Bannon issued a stark warning for Republican lawmakers to ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4548090-bannon-to-republicans-who-back-outrageous-budget-bill-youre-done/
New unit to tackle high-tech crimes: KUALA LUMPUR: The police force is planning to set up a new department in Bukit Aman to focus on digital crime to keep up ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/new-unit-to-tackle-high-tech-crimes
After the Bell: Markus Jooste was hoist with his own petard: People commit financial crimes because they have the motivation, the opportunity and the ability to ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-after-the-bell-markus-jooste-was-hoist-with-his-own-petard/
Mobile phone used by Delhi CM Kejriwal during excise policy 'scam' missing: Report
deccanherald.com/india/mobile-phone-used-by-delhi-cm-kejriwal-during-excise-policy-scam-missing-report-2951188
Stormy Daniels on Michael Avenatti: ‘I never liked him and I never trusted him’: The actress, director and author reflects on why she hired her former lawyer ...
marketwatch.com/story/stormy-daniels-on-michael-avenatti-i-never-liked-him-and-i-never-trusted-him-9b2c982b
Beyond Modi, India's opposition struggles with financial crime agency: India's main financial crime fighting agency has investigated well over a hundred ...
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SBF sentencing: Judge to consider FTX funds, neurodivergence claim: As Sam Bankman-Fried's sentencing date approaches, the judge is being asked to consider ...
businessinsider.com/sbf-sentencing-ftx-customers-get-money-back-should-it-matter-2024-3
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Quick Glance: The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: Unrepentant Ex-Mogul Faces Lengthy Prison Term
- Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy.
- Prosecutors urged a 40 to 50-year sentence to emphasize the severity of harm to victims and deter financial misconduct.
- Victims shared impact statements detailing loss of savings and financial distress caused by Bankman-Fried's actions.
- Once a prominent figure in the crypto world, Bankman-Fried faced accusations of embezzling funds and engaging in fraudulent activities.
Beyond Modi, India's opposition struggles with financial crime agency: India's main financial crime fighting agency has investigated well over a hundred ...
reuters.com/world/india/beyond-modi-indias-opposition-struggles-with-financial-crime-agency-2024-03-22/
India's financial crime agency arrested Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi in connection with graft allegations relating to the city's liquor policy ... Show more
Exclusive: ADM pays bonuses to senior executives in midst of government investigation, documents show
reuters.com/business/finance/adm-pays-bonuses-senior-executives-midst-government-investigation-documents-show-2024-03-21/
Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for financial fraud, must forfeit $11 billion for victims
abcnews.go.com/US/sam-bankman-fried-sentenced-thursday-financial-fraud/story
Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says: Organised crime rings who fuelled an
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/southeast-asia-human-trafficking-now-global-crisis-interpol-says-2024-03-27/
"Where Is The Money?": Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Says Delhi CM To Expose Truth In 'So-Called Liquor Scam'
Quick Glance: AAP Protest: Delhi Police Detains Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Somnath Bharti
- Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Somnath Bharti were detained by the police as they gathered at Patel Chowk to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members chanted slogans and planned to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence for a 'gherao'.
- Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed, with heightened security measures in various parts of the capital to prevent protests.
- Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal, arrested on March 21, faces allegations of involvement in a conspiracy related to excise policy. The protests led to further arrests of AAP members, including a Punjab Minister.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reaches deal to avoid securities fraud trial : Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a deal to avoid a trial in his ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-deal-avoid-trial-rcna145161
Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.
- In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.
- The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.
- Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to resolve securities fraud charges before April trial
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/26/ken-paxton-securities-fraud-texas-attorney-general-deal/73113982007/
Mongolia ex-PM bought NYC apartments with embezzled mining money, US says: The U.S. is seeking to forfeit two New York City apartments a former Mongolian prime ...
reuters.com/world/mongolia-ex-pm-bought-nyc-apartments-with-embezzled-mining-money-us-says-2024-03-26/
Ask a real estate pro: How can I protect myself against wire transfer scams?: A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: How can I protect myself from wire ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/28/ask-a-real-estate-pro-how-can-i-protect-myself-against-wire-transfer-scams/
Binance executive detained in Nigeria amid a crypto crackdown has escaped custody | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/26/binance-executive-detained-in-nigeria-amid-a-crypto-crackdown-has-escaped-custody/
Sussex men jailed following complex fine art money laundering investigation: Two Sussex men have been jailed following a complex, six-year money laundering ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/sussex-men-jailed-following-complex-fine-art-money-laundering-investigation-4573017
AI Helps Google Double Bad Advertiser Account Suspensions to 12.7 Million Ahead of Election
thewrap.com/google-using-ai-ads/
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill indicted in elder-abuse probe: Hill has been accused of draining the woman's bank accounts of about $100 ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/orlando-city-commissioner-regina-hill-arrested-in-elder-exploitation-fraud-investigation-fdle-says/
HMRC takeaway warning after raids find fraud when people pay by card: The HMRC swooped in unannounced inspections as part of an Electronic Sales Suppression ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/hmrc-issues-takeaway-warning-after-28900374
Mismeasuring Corruption Lets Rich Countries Off the Hook | by Yuen Yuen Ang - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/corruption-perception-index-does-not-give-the-whole-picture-by-yuen-yuen-ang-2024-03
Regina Hill arrested: Read the grand jury indictment: The grand jury indictment indicates Hill faces three charges of elder exploitation ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/regina-hill-arrested-read-the-grand-jury-indictment/
Ruto's food security hopes facing storm amid fake fertiliser scam: President’s other pet project, farming, in turbulent waters deep into planting season ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001492246/rutos-food-security-hopes-facing-storm-amid-fake-fertiliser-scam
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"The real meaning of ED is Extortion Directorate, ED is used for extortion...The real liquor scam begins after the ED investigation ... Show more
Trinamool Congress' Mahua Moitra set to skip ED summon in a foreign exchange violation case linked to cash-for-query scam#ElectionsOnWION
Ex-Apple insider says company is in a 'battle for the soul': Ex-Apple employee Michael Gartenberg says Apple is fighting for its "soul" amid the DOJ's anti-trust ...
businessinsider.com/ex-apple-insider-says-company-is-in-battle-for-soul-2024-3
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#MintInFocus | India has given an earful to a senior U.S. diplomat who was summoned after the U.S. State department secretary's remarks on Delhi CM #ArvindKejriwal 's arrest ... Show more
Money laundering in Geislingen: Packages forwarded in good faith: A 48-year-old has had to answer before the Geislingen district court for “reckless money ...
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European scams and how to protect yourself from fraudsters if you're on holiday: A travelling expert is urging holidaymakers to 'be prepared' and to ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/travel-tourism/common-european-scams-how-protect-28900818
AAP's Goa unit chief, three others appear before ED in Delhi excise policy case: Panaji, Mar 28 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party's Goa unit president Amit Palekar and three ...
deccanherald.com/india/goa/aaps-goa-unit-chief-three-others-appear-before-ed-in-money-laundering-case-2955848
Immigration police warn of Bangkok airports fast-track scam: BANGKOK: Immigration police have warned the public not to believe internet posts that offer a fast ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/28/immigration-police-warn-of-bangkok-airports-fast-track-scam
Canonical cracks down on crypto cons following Snap Store scam spree: In happier news, Ubuntu Pro extended support now goes up to 12 years
theregister.com/2024/03/28/canonical_snap_store_scams/
Apple users report new 'password reset' phishing scam: Apple users around the world have recently highlighted a new phishing scam that reportedly exploits a ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/apple-users-report-new-password-reset-phishing-scam-3576116
Daimler Truck and Volvo Face Retrial in €560 Million Cartel Suit: Daimler Truck Holding AG and Volvo AB will face a retrial in a €560 million ($603 million) case ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/daimler-truck-and-volvo-face-retrial-in-560-million-cartel-suit
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Fewer Than 30% of Jurisdictions Globally Have Started Regulating Crypto: FATF Chief
coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/28/fewer-than-30-of-jurisdictions-globally-have-started-regulating-crypto-fatf-chief/
UAE: Fraudsters impersonate major broker Equiti, scam investors out of millions of dirhams - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/crime/uae-fraudsters-impersonate-major-broker-equiti-scam-investors-out-of-millions-of-dirhams
Ex-UNRA engineer starts defence against sh6.2b money laundering allegations: On December 6, 2023, the Nakasero-based Anti-Corruption Court presided over by ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_184547
Cambodia moves to 'drain the swamp' with arrest of tycoons: PHNOM PENH -- A Cambodian tycoon has been arrested after she allegedly swindled investors out of ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Crime/Cambodia-moves-to-drain-the-swamp-with-arrest-of-tycoons
Editorial | Congress social media in-charge Supriya Shrinate’s denigrating post on actor Kangana Ranaut, now deleted, is unconscionable ... Show more
China encouraged armed offensive against Myanmar government to protest proliferation of online scams
theregister.com/2024/03/28/scam_centers_china_myanmar/
Two nabbed, 4,400 litres of subsidised diesel seized in Perak: IPOH: Over 4,400 litres of subsidised diesel were seized from a premises in Simpang Empat ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/two-nabbed-4400-litres-of-subsidised-diesel-seized-in-perak
Meanwhile… Chick-fil-A ditched their promise to never feed antibiotics to their chickens, the NFL announced new rules for kicking off gameplay ... Show more
Romance Scams That Target Older Adults Rising: What to Do: Here are some tips to help you avoid falling for a scam, especially when a scammer tries to prey on ...
kiplinger.com/retirement/romance-scams-target-older-adults-what-to-do
India: Probe agency summons AAP's Goa Chief in Delhi liquor policy scam : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa president ...
wionews.com/videos/india-probe-agency-summons-aaps-goa-chief-in-delhi-liquor-policy-scam-705005
Basel head of the Hell Angels got sex to order in prison: In mid-May, the Basel criminal judges will have to judge a major case of investment fraud along with ...
solothurnerzeitung.ch/basel/basel-stadt/strafgericht-basel-stadt-basler-chef-der-hells-angels-bekam-im-gefaengnis-waaghof-sex-auf-bestellung-ld.2599438
BRS leader K Kavitha taken to Tihar Jail following court order: Officials: The 46-year-old Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader was arrested by the central probe ...
financialexpress.com/india-news/brs-leader-k-kavitha-taken-to-tihar-jail-following-court-order-officials-bkg/3437303/
Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons AAP's Goa leaders, alleges illicit money from alleged Delhi excise policy scam was used in 2022 poll campaign in the ... Show more
India: ED files money laundering case against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena
wionews.com/videos/india-ed-files-money-laundering-case-against-kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayans-daughter-veena-704873
Today in Politics: Will Kejriwal do ‘big expose’ on liquor ‘scam’: Buzz grows after wife Sunita’s claim
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/arvind-kejriwal-liquor-scam-ed-arrest-sunita-9237236/
Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming’s decades-old walled garden: Competing marketplaces like the Epic Games Store could show up on Xbox in the future.
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/03/microsoft-opens-a-crack-in-console-gamings-decades-old-walled-garden/
Temu adverts cause worry among shoppers of a possible scam: Referral schemes for the shopping site Temu have caused worry among some shoppers about a possible ...
malverngazette.co.uk/news/24214711.temu-adverts-cause-worry-among-shoppers-possible-scam/
Prosecution submits witness list for Adam Radlan’s trial: KUALA LUMPUR: Former high-ranking officials from the Prime Minister’s Department and the Finance ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/prosecution-submits-witness-list-for-adam-radlans-trial
Jordan Klepper Unleashes Holy Hell On Trump With 1 Truly Burning Question: "The Daily Show" correspondent tears into the former president's latest grift.
huffpost.com/entry/jordan-klepper-trump-bible_n_66038a07e4b06c56a1b6895f
Kahnawake's Magic Palace shut down amid money laundering allegations: The Mohawk Council suspended its agreement after a third-party investigation.
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/kahnawakes-magic-palace-shut-down-amid-money-laundering-allegations
A 'nightmare' new ChatGPT crypto scam is flooding YouTube: The videos open with an actor saying they personally created a bot using ChatGPT that allows anyone to ...
qz.com/chatgpt-crypto-bitcoin-ethereum-scam-youtube-videos-1851370093
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At the regional court: Trial finale regarding alleged bank fraud in Zwettl - Zwettl
meinbezirk.at/zwettl/c-lokales/prozessfinale-um-vermeintlichen-bankbetrug-in-zwettl_a6602703
Acquittal for ex-rocker from Hanover legally binding: Ex-rocker boss Hanebuth can finally leave the Spanish trial for forming a criminal organization ...
cz.de/der-norden/justiz-freispruch-fuer-ex-rocker-aus-hannover-rechtskraeftig
Google’s AI powered search results links to malware and scam websites: Google's Search Generative Experience, a feature that summarizes search queries using ...
indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/googles-ai-powered-search-results-include-links-to-malware-and-scam-websites-9235648/
Epic Charter School head of finance reports irregularities under co-founders: Prosecutors have focused on whether co-founders illegally sent Oklahoma taxpayer ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/03/27/epic-charter-school-oklahoma-criminal-trial-co-founders-spending/73116397007/
Parker man indicted in federal court on charge of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs of nearly $2 million
denverpost.com/2024/03/27/covid-relief-fraud-theft-1-million-tarek-kassem-parker/
Zombie knives and machetes seized in police raid: Two men from Knowle and Bedminster were arrested following warrants carried out in South Bristol
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/zombie-knives-machetes-stolen-goods-9193231
ED summons Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha candidate hours after nomination: The summons pertain to alleged irregularities in awarding contracts to distribute food to ...
scroll.in/latest/1065871/ed-summons-shiv-sena-ubt-lok-sabha-candidate-hours-after-nomination
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