UK trader heads to trial on charges of defrauding Danish state in 'cum-ex' case
The case is expected to be significant for the Danish welfare state and tax authorities around the world.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Donald Trump's company sentenced to pay $1.61 million penalty for tax fraud
Justice Merchan sentenced Trump's namesake real estate company after it was convicted of scheming to defraud tax authorities for 15 years.
Sat Jan 14 2023
Cyber criminals hold Asian tech workers captive in scam factories
Thousands of people have been lured by social media advertisements promising well-paid jobs in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, only to find themselves forced to defraud strangers.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Businessman jailed eight months over 'Datuk' title fraud
A businessman was jailed for eight months today for defrauding a woman to obtain the title of 'Datuk' involving a loss of RM100,000.
Fri Oct 14 2022
US jury finds Theranos founder Holmes guilty in fraud trial
Holmes was convicted on charges of defrauding three other investors, as well as conspiring to do so.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Ex-unit trust consultant jailed, fined RM4 million for fraud
Afkariah, 49, was charged with four counts of fraud under Section 179 (b) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.
Sat Jun 13 2020
PATI pays as low as RM200 for fake ID? Watch out! Government will go all out to stop it
Illegal immigrants (PATI) who tried to defraud the country by using fake identity cards will not escape, said Senior Minister of Security (Datuk) Ismail Sabri, today.
Fri Jun 12 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo accused of 15 million euro tax fraud by Spanish prosecutor
The prosecutor's office said in a statement that the Real Madrid forward had knowingly used a business structure created in 2010 to allegedly hide his image rights income in Spain.
Tue Jun 13 2017
Massachusetts man gets 2 years in prison for 'Kung Fu Panda' fraud
A Massachusetts man was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison after being convicted of trying to defraud DreamWorks Animation through a bogus copyright lawsuit.
Thu May 04 2017
FBI arrests Volkswagen executive on fraud charges: NYT
Oliver Schmidt, who headed the company's regulatory compliance office in the U.S. from 2014 to march 2015, was arrested on Saturday by federal investigators in Florida.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Lionel Messi due to go on trial in Spain for tax fraud
The Argentine football megastar goes on trial in Barcelona for allegedly defrauding Spain of over four million euros in unpaid taxes.
Sun May 29 2016
No doubt over Messi innocence - Barcelona
Lionel Messi and his father Jorge Horacio have flatly denied defrauding the Spanish tax authorities.
Fri Jun 14 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024