
Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl
Jay-Z denies the allegations on social media and blasted the lawsuit, calling it part of a "blackmail attempt" by the plaintiff's lawyer.
Mon Dec 09 2024

Ex-MyWatch chairman freed on blackmailing charge
Sanjeevan is freed on the charge of blackmailing Chan Leong Kwan nine years ago.
Thu Oct 27 2022

Police arrest 14 individuals involved in video blackmail syndicate
Police have arrested 14 individuals to facilitate investigations into a syndicate blackmailing people using nude videos on social media.
Thu Sep 29 2022

Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia
Putin said the West had engaged in nuclear blackmail, but Russia had "lots of weapons to reply" and that he was not bluffing.
Wed Sep 21 2022

Man held over nude video blackmail
The victim claimed to receive a phone call from an individual, who threatened to post the said video if the victim refused to pay him money.
Tue Sep 06 2022

Stop relying on Russia, Ukraine warns Europe after gas shutoff
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains a reliable energy supplier and denied it was engaging in blackmail.
Thu Apr 28 2022

Tennis: Australia's vaccine mandate is not to 'blackmail' Djokovic - Minister
Organisers of the year's first Grand Slam have said all players would have to be vaccinated to take part.
Wed Dec 01 2021

PERAK cops tracking down couple over blackmail claim
State police chief, Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, said that the police had visited the couple's address in Kampung Kepayang, but found that the couple was not at the premises.
Sat May 22 2021

MyWatch's Sanjeevan charged with blackmailing businessman for RM1,500
MyWatch chairman Datuk R. Sri Sanjeevan pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court today on a charge for blackmail three years ago.
Fri Aug 12 2016

Loan sharks in China offer student loans for nude photos
Preying on young women who need money for college and other expenses, Internet lenders in China are reportedly offering them high-interest loans in exchange for nude photos of themselves.
Sat Jun 18 2016

Khairy chides organiser for using security issues to get RM3.5m from Government
The Youth and Sports Minister says he was informed that the organiser is actually facing financial difficulties, and is using 'security issues' as an excuse.
Sat Dec 05 2015

UK police make fifth arrest in TalkTalk hack inquiry
An 18-year-old youth who was detained on Tuesday in the fifth arrest connected to a cyber attack on telecoms company TalkTalk was bailed on Wednesday pending further investigations.
Thu Nov 26 2015

Charlie Sheen says paid millions to blackmailers to keep HIV secret
Charlie Sheen who was diagnosed as HIV positive some four years ago said he had been extorted for more than $10 million to keep the information quiet.
Thu Nov 19 2015

TV star Charlie Sheen says he is HIV positive
Sheen, 50, told NBC's "Today" show he was diagnosed about four years ago and said the reason he disclosed the information was because he was being blackmailed.
Tue Nov 17 2015

Justo withdraws appeal against jail term
Justo withdrew his appeal against his three-year jail sentence for blackmailing his former employer PetroSaudi International.
Fri Nov 06 2015

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025