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The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a federal criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll following her sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump, according to sources close to the case. Prosecutors are examining whether Carroll’s accusations constitute civil fraud or evidence tampering.
A Google software engineer has been charged with exploiting internal data to place $1.2m in illicit trades on Polymarket, authorities allege. The case marks one of the largest insider-trading investigations tied to blockchain prediction markets to date.
Peter Murrell admitted stealing over £400,000 from the SNP, with a custodial sentence now virtually certain. Legal experts warn he could spend years behind bars as sentencing looms.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell confessed to stealing over £400,000 from the party over 12 years. He pleaded guilty to 24 counts of fraud, marking the largest financial scandal in Scottish political history.
Former SNP treasurer Peter Murrell faces trial next month after police allege he embezzled nearly £600,000 from the party. The case exposes deep financial irregularities at the heart of the independence campaign.
A 55-year-old man stole a £33,500 mini-excavator from a Hampshire hire firm using a fake identity, leading to a 15-month prison sentence. The theft left the business owner fearing for his company’s survival.
A specialist fraud squad dismantled organised romance scam networks across the UK and Nigeria, arresting 43 suspects. Police seized £1.2m in cash and froze 180 bank accounts linked to the fraudulent schemes.
Regulators warn of a surge in fake car insurance policies sold online to inexperienced motorists. Scammers exploit digital platforms, leaving victims liable for fines and legal costs. Police and insurers report spike in complaints since January.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will overhaul booking system in three phases starting October 1, aiming to cut fraud and reduce no-shows. Changes include stricter ID checks and staggered fee increases.