Over the next few decades, the richest American families could avoid paying about $8.4 trillion in taxes, or more than four times the cost of … Tax-Dodging Billionaire Dynasties Could Cost US $8.4 TrillionRead more
Fraud
U.S. college scam mastermind get sentenced to 3.5 years
The architect of the largest U.S. college admissions fraud scheme ever uncovered was sentenced on Wednesday to 3-1/2 years in prison for helping wealthy parents … U.S. college scam mastermind get sentenced to 3.5 yearsRead more
90% of Rainforest Carbon Offsets Certified by Biggest Provider Are “Worthless”
About ninety percent of rainforest carbon offsets certified by Verra, the world’s largest offset certifier, do not reflect real reductions in emissions, according to a … 90% of Rainforest Carbon Offsets Certified by Biggest Provider Are “Worthless”Read more
Newer ways of Aadhaar card fraud
The latest being Aadhaar card fraud, in which an accused fabricates an Aadhaar card of the victim without her knowledge, and the surprising factor is … Newer ways of Aadhaar card fraudRead more
Aadhaar card AEPS frauds in Haryana
The Crime Branch wing of Haryana Police has raised a red flag on the Aadhaar-Enabled Payment System (AEPS) saying that cyber criminals are conducting financial … Aadhaar card AEPS frauds in HaryanaRead more
Wells Fargo to Pay $3.7 Billion for Widespread Consumer Violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is ordering Wells Fargo Bank to pay more than $2 billion in redress to consumers and a $1.7 billion … Wells Fargo to Pay $3.7 Billion for Widespread Consumer ViolationsRead more
Aadhaar fingerprints used to siphon off bank money in Gujarat’s Dahod
Think twice before using fingerprint impressions for any financial transaction. You may end up losing your bank savings. Police have busted a cyber fraud wherein … Aadhaar fingerprints used to siphon off bank money in Gujarat’s DahodRead more
Benin Millionaire Fined $300 Million Over Tax Evasion
Sébastien Ajavon, one of Benin’s most successful businessmen, has been fined more than $300 million for allegedly evading taxes over the last few years. According … Benin Millionaire Fined $300 Million Over Tax EvasionRead more
Bengaluru cyber centre owner forges Aadhaar cards to help clients get old-age pensions
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Monday arrested a cyber centre owner in Bengaluru who was into changing the date of birth in the Aadhar cards … Bengaluru cyber centre owner forges Aadhaar cards to help clients get old-age pensionsRead more
UIDAI suspends 1.2% of total Aadhaar operators for attempting fraud
The Unique Identification Authority of India has suspended 1.2 per cent of Aadhar operators in the last year for attempting fraudulent activities, an official statement … UIDAI suspends 1.2% of total Aadhaar operators for attempting fraudRead more