[2026-05-12 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Police raids reveal Indonesia as new hub for scam syndicates

Snippet: Hundreds of foreigners have been arrested in Indonesia recently following crackdowns against crime groups in Cambodia and Myanmar

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353275/police-raids-reveal-indonesia-new-hub-scam-syndicates?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Bali] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Police raids reveal Indonesia as new hub for scam syndicates

Snippet: Hundreds of foreigners have been arrested in Indonesia recently following crackdowns against crime groups in Cambodia and Myanmar

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353275/police-raids-reveal-indonesia-new-hub-scam-syndicates

[2026-05-12 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Duo swindled $6 million from five victims in investment scam, court hears

Snippet: Andre Langos and Sam Smith will be sentenced in South Australia's District Court next month. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/andre-langos-and-sam-smith-fraudulent-property-scheme/106670440

[2026-05-12 17:44 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Labor MP ‘interfered’ with Hillsong fraud allegations

Snippet: May 12, 2026 17:44 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/labor-mp-interfered-with-hillsong-fraud-allegations/

[2026-05-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GCash cracks down on online task scammers, intensifies anti-fraud campaign

Snippet: GCASH is intensifying its efforts against task scams and other forms of social engineering fraud as digital scam syndicates become increasingly sophisticated across the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/tmt-newswire/gcash-cracks-down-on-online-task-scammers-intensifies-anti-fraud-campaign/2341317

[2026-05-12 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Soccer fans warned of 36% spike in ticket fraud ahead of World Cup 2026: ‘Incredibly convincing’

Snippet: A top British bank is warning of a big spike in ticket fraud ahead of this year’s World Cup, as sky-high prices could drive fans into the arms of scammers.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/business/soccer-fans-warned-of-36-spike-in-ticket-fraud-ahead-of-world-cup-2026-incredibly-convincing/

[2026-05-12 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Magisterial inquiry today

Snippet: The magisterial inquiry into the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, who was accused of accepting a US$ 2 million bribe during the acquisition of Airbus aircraft, will take place today (12) before Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena. The post-mortem examination regarding his death was conducted last Thursday (7).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/breaking-news/993491/magisterial-inquiry-today/

[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign cyber criminals arrested in Galle

Snippet: Fifty-five foreigners involved in an illegal money-making scam on the internet were arrested yesterday at a lodge in Dodanduwa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/lawnorder/993392/foreign-cyber-criminals-arrested-in-galle/

[2026-05-12 04:23 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Rampant fraud to be targeted in budget amid fears of ‘next NDIS’

Snippet: Criminal gangs and swindlers rorting Australia’s support services – from veterans affairs to childcare and NDIS – will be targeted in Tuesday’s federal budget as fears grow that debt will spiral due to a surge in dodgy payments.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/rampant-fraud-to-be-targeted-in-budget-amid-fears-of-next-ndis-20260511-p5zvkm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California insurance commissioner candidate reveals how she’ll rip apart the system — and it’ll have Dems petrified

Snippet: Republican candidate for California Insurance Commissioner Stacy Korsgaden has warned she would crack down on insurance fraud and conduct a full audit of the California Department of Insurance if elected.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/insurance-commissioner-candidate-reveals-how-shell-rip-up-system/

[2026-05-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese youth embrace AI for fortune-telling despite critics labelling it a ‘scam’

Snippet: Fortune-telling has become an appealing escape for youth, helping them navigate mounting pressures of education, career and relationships

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353152/why-chinese-youth-embrace-ai-fortune-telling-despite-critics-labelling-it-scam?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese youth embrace AI for fortune-telling despite critics labelling it a ‘scam’

Snippet: Fortune-telling has become an appealing escape for youth, helping them navigate mounting pressures of education, career and relationships

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353152/why-chinese-youth-embrace-ai-fortune-telling-despite-critics-labelling-it-scam

[2026-05-11 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ICAC attends campus to investigate University of Wollongong

Snippet: The NSW anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation into alleged corrupt conduct at the University of Wollongong, attending its campus and issuing a summons to its former interim vice chancellor.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/icac-attends-campus-to-investigate-university-of-wollongong-20260505-p5ztsp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 16:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: New AI scam targeting pet owners

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/missing-cat-scam-warning-after-student-searching-for-missing-cat-targeted-by-scammer/04d0d703-c89c-458a-9f0a-509823404b46

[2026-05-11 16:31 UTC+10:00] [What's the scam?] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Labor the ‘party of government’. Except in Farrer

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/labor-the-party-of-government-except-in-farrer/

[2026-05-11 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Good behaviour bond given to NDIS worker for fraudulent claims to keep provider afloat

Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/ndis-provider-adrian-bembrick-avoids-jail-for-fraud/106666250

[2026-05-11 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Filipino mother, daughter convicted in US fraud case

Snippet: A US federal judge has rejected pleas for leniency and imposed prison terms on a Filipina mother and daughter, citing a “befuddling” scheme that siphoned funds meant for schoolchildren. The court ordered the recovery of their assets, including a house in Leyte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/11/videos/watch-filipino-mother-daughter-convicted-in-us-fraud-case/2340341

[2026-05-11 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino mother, daughter convicted in US fraud case

Snippet: SAIPAN, Northern Marianas—A US federal judge has rejected pleas for leniency and imposed prison terms on a Filipina mother and daughter, citing a “befuddling” scheme that siphoned funds meant for schoolchildren. The court ordered the recovery of their assets, including a house in Leyte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/11/news/filipino-mother-daughter-convicted-in-us-fraud-case/2340339

[2026-05-11 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreigners arrested for online fraud remanded without bail - DailyNews

Snippet: Nineteen foreign nationals who allegedly committed online financial crimes while staying in a hotel in the Slave Island area will be remanded till May 14.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/11/lawnorder/992497/foreigners-arrested-for-online-fraud-remanded-without-bail/

[2026-05-11 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kurunegala Dy Mayor remanded - DailyNews

Snippet: Colombo Additional Magistrate Kasun Kanchana Dissanayake ordered that the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Mohamed Moiynudeen, arrested by the Bribery Commission and produced before the court on charges of soliciting and attempting to accept a bribe of Rs. 3 million be remanded until May 21.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/11/lawnorder/992689/kurunegala-dy-mayor-remanded/

[2026-05-11 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ohio gov candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sounds alarm about Medicaid fraud — after 288 companies found registered to same address

Snippet: Ohio gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is calling for a major crackdown on Medicaid fraud in the state after a probe allegedly uncovered millions of dollars in taxpayer funds being funneled to nonexistent home-healthcare companies.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/us-news/ohio-gov-candidate-vivek-ramaswamy-sounds-alarm-about-medicaid-fraud-after-288-companies-found-registered-to-same-address/

[2026-05-10 07:30 UTC+10:00] [The West Report] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Albo’s First War, ISIS Brides and Budget Scare Campaigns | Scam of the Week

Snippet: by Michael West | May 10, 2026 | The West Report

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/albos-first-war-isis-brides-and-budget-scare-campaigns-scam-of-the-week/

[2026-05-09 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ex-NFLer, NCAA All-American gets 16 years in prison for nearly $200 million in Medicare fraud

Snippet: One former football star is going to be behind bars for over a decade.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/sports/ex-nfler-joel-rufus-french-gets-16-years-in-prison-for-nearly-200-million-in-medicare-fraud/

[2026-05-09 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: We're "Ending The Days Of Hiding Fraud": Bessent Goes After Dark Money In Nonprofits

Snippet: Authored by Stu Cvrk via American Greatness,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/ending-days-hiding-fraud-bessent-goes-after-dark-money-nonprofits

[2026-05-09 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Ideology, family and history': The UAE-Saudi Arabia feud explained

Snippet: Saudi Arabia tried to bribe a prince of the UAE’s al-Nahyan family to cede control of a desert oasis suspected of containing vast quantities of oil. The sheikh rejected the offer to betray his family, and Saudi Arabia launched a failed invasion of the territory.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ideology-family-and-history-uae-saudi-arabia-feud-explained

[2026-05-09 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CoPF raises concern over NDB Bank’s audit failures

Snippet: The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns regarding the failure of the National Development Bank (NDB)’s audit committees to detect a massive internal fraud, estimated at over Rs.13 billion and the effectiveness of its internal controls.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/breaking-news/992102/copf-raises-concern-over-ndb-banks-audit-failures/

[2026-05-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Editorial] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The corrupt should face the music

Snippet: According to Public Security Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala, a series of Court cases will be instituted against those accused of misappropriating public funds. According to the Deputy Minister, the people have a right to know about these cases and understand the verdicts, which is a cornerstone of the democratic system.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/editorial/991893/the-corrupt-should-face-the-music/

[2026-05-09 01:10 UTC+10:00] [Athletics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: British sprinter CJ Ujah among 10 suspects charged over alleged cryptocurrency fraud

Snippet: World relay gold medallist bailed until 28 May court hearing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/08/british-sprinter-cj-ujah-among-10-suspects-charged-over-alleged-cryptocurrency

[2026-05-08 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former SriLankan Airlines chief in US$16 million Airbus corruption case found dead

Snippet: Kapila Chandrasena was arrested in March on charges of conspiring to accept a US$16 million bribe for the purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352861/former-srilankan-airlines-chief-us16-million-airbus-corruption-case-found-dead?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 17:11 UTC+10:00] [corruption] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former SriLankan Airlines chief in US$16 million Airbus corruption case found dead

Snippet: Kapila Chandrasena was arrested in March on charges of conspiring to accept a US$16 million bribe for the purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352861/former-srilankan-airlines-chief-us16-million-airbus-corruption-case-found-dead

[2026-05-08 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Sydney court finds Israeli money launderer guilty over investment scam

Snippet: Shabtay Yaacoby was arrested while visiting Sydney in 2023. (ABC News: Teresa Tan)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/shabtay-yaacoby-found-guilty-money-laundering-scams/106656936

[2026-05-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: $16M Hospice Fraud Exposed In Newsom's California As Trump Admin Ramps Up Crackdown

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/16m-hospice-fraud-exposed-newsoms-california-trump-admin-ramps-crackdown

[2026-05-08 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obscurities of the 2015 Bond Scam still linger

Snippet: Eleven years have passed since one of the most controversial financial scandals in Sri Lanka’s modern history shook public confidence in State institutions. The Central Bank bond scam of 2015, which unfolded under the “good governance” administration, remains etched in the national consciousness as a moment when trust placed by millions of ordinary citizens appeared to be deeply betrayed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/general-opinion/991547/obscurities-of-the-2015-bond-scam-still-linger/

[2026-05-08 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seventy four foreigners arrested for fraud, visa overstay - DailyNews

Snippet: Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (7) ordered the remand of 74 Vietnamese nationals arrested by the Kollupitiya Police on Wednesday (6) on suspicion of committing financial fraud via the internet and for violating visa conditions until May 14. The Magistrate ordered the remand of 41 Vietnamese nationals, aged between 19 and 39, who were produced before the Court by the Kollupitiya Police for allegedly committing financial fraud while staying in the country in violation of visa conditions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/lawnorder/991707/seventy-four-foreigners-arrested-for-fraud-visa-overstay/

[2026-05-08 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coal PCoI urged to probe 2009 tender fraud

Snippet: NPP Badulla District Member of Parliament Ravindra Bandara yesterday (7) lodged a complaint before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to investigate alleged coal procurement frauds, regarding an alleged fraud linked to the first coal procurement process conducted in 2009.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/local/991701/coal-pcoi-urged-to-probe-2009-tender-fraud/

[2026-05-08 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Walmart shopper alleges sale price racket in stores — claiming video proves it: ‘We be getting scammed’

Snippet: Walmart’s getting slammed for an alleged price tag scam.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/lifestyle/walmart-accused-of-inflating-price-of-clearance-items/

[2026-05-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cash payments, unpaid tax, safety breaches: Construction giant’s ‘disturbing’ mega-project failings exposed

Snippet: A construction giant overseeing mega-infrastructure projects in NSW and Victoria used sub-contractors engaged in suspected tax evasion, worker exploitation, safety breaches and insurance fraud, a damning inquiry has found.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/cash-payments-unpaid-tax-safety-breaches-construction-giant-s-disturbing-mega-project-failings-exposed-20260507-p5zul3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NBI receives sworn statements alleging Baligod influenced selection of lawmakers in PDAF probe

Snippet: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Thursday it has received sworn statements from two state witnesses alleging that lawyer Levito Baligod played a role in influencing the identification of lawmakers to be included in succeeding phases of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam investigation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/news/nbi-receives-sworn-statements-alleging-baligod-influenced-selection-of-lawmakers-in-pdaf-probe/2338613

[2026-05-07 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules

Snippet: A US judge on Wednesday ruled that the Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized during an FBI search ​in January, a win for President Donald Trump’s administration as it pursues the president’s false claims of widespread voter fraud.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/trump-administration-can-keep-2020-election-ballots-seized-from-georgia-judge-rules/

[2026-05-07 14:12 UTC+10:00] [What's the scam?] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Palestininan journalist wins Pulitzer for breaking news photography

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/palestininan-journalist-wins-pulitzer-for-breaking-news-photography/

[2026-05-07 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Popular Italian food brand accused of ‘tomato fraud’ in new lawsuit

Snippet: It’s a canned conspiracy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/popular-italian-food-brand-accused-of-tomato-fraud-in-new-lawsuit/

[2026-05-07 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Southern Poverty Law Center faces court hearing over donor fraud charges

Snippet: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel arrive for a news conference at the Justice Department, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/southern-poverty-law-center-indictment-402d65cb62a67324b7a8fb4ab44e9f40

[2026-05-07 09:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Court convicts 3 foreigners of trafficking over Pampanga scam hub

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/court-decision-conviction-foreigners-trafficking-pampanga-scam-hub/

[2026-05-07 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: AMA demands further legislation as AI brings risk of medical misinformation, fraud

Snippet: The American Medical Association (AMA) has written a series of letters urging legislative safeguards to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical and mental health fields.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-895355

[2026-05-07 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New innings for Sri Lanka Cricket

Snippet: Muted May Day ceremonies and a visit by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu were highlights of last week’s events but most attention was focused on the US$ 2.5 million scam involving the transfer of funds from the Treasury and the appointment of a new body to administer cricket in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/07/features/990778/new-innings-for-sri-lanka-cricket/

[2026-05-07 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Daily News

Title: How to Be a Hacker (Legally)

Snippet: The spotlight is back on hacking after USD 2.5 million was diverted from the Sri Lanka Treasury in an elaborate scam carried out by a group of cybercriminals. The case is still under investigation, and one of the officials connected with the icident was tragically found dead, deepening public intrigue.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/07/features/990849/how-to-be-a-hacker-legally/

[2026-05-07 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gold watch used to ‘buy a spot on a Titanic lifeboat’ set to sell for $68K at auction

Snippet: A gold watch rumored to have been used as a bribe to gain a family’s spot on a Titanic lifeboat is set to fetch as much as $67,977 at auction.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/world-news/gold-watch-used-to-buy-a-spot-on-a-titanic-lifeboat-set-to-sell-for-68k/

[2026-05-07 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cambodian PM's cousin: I own 30% of scam-linked firm

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/world/asia-oceania/cambodian-pms-cousin-i-own-30-of-scam-linked-firm/2337075

[2026-05-06 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cambodian PM's cousin says owned 30% of scam-linked firm

Snippet: PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A cousin of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Wednesday he had owned a 30 percent stake in a digital payments platform linked to cyberscams and money laundering and sanctioned by Washington.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/world/cambodian-pms-cousin-says-owned-30-of-scam-linked-firm/2337076

[2026-05-06 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Welfare fraud has blue states rushing — to shield the fraudsters

Snippet: Last week, the FBI raided 22 shady day-care businesses in Minneapolis, Minn., as the federal government expanded its investigation of social-services fraud there.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/opinion/welfare-fraud-has-blue-states-rushing-to-shield-fraudsters/