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Fraud

Azerbaijan sentences prominent rights activist to eight years in prison

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction

FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried stands before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan as he is sentenced to 25 years in prison, at Federal Court in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2024 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried stands before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan as he is sentenced to 25 years in prison, at Federal Court in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2024 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

Singapore Kitchen Equipment defends decision to retain CEO, senior manager despite fraud charges

CEO Chua Chwee Choo and her husband, Alan Lee, co-founded the company
CEO Chua Chwee Choo and her husband, Alan Lee, co-founded the company

Vietnam police bust group planning large-scale online scam centre

Motorists ride scooters and motorbikes along a street on a hot day in Hanoi on May 27.
Motorists ride scooters and motorbikes along a street on a hot day in Hanoi on May 27.

How South Korea’s ballot shortage spurred turnout of thousands to defend democracy

Protesters attach hand-written signs outside a vote-counting centre during a protest to demand a rerun of the local election, amid a ballot paper shortage that disrupted voting, in Seoul, South Korea, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Protesters attach hand-written signs outside a vote-counting centre during a protest to demand a rerun of the local election, amid a ballot paper shortage that disrupted voting, in Seoul, South Korea, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, poll finds

A person enters the registrar of voters' office during the California primary election in San Diego, California, U.S., June 2, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
A person enters the registrar of voters' office during the California primary election in San Diego, California, U.S., June 2, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini files criminal, civil cases against FIFA, Infantino over 2015 saga

Former UEFA President Michel Platini leaving the tribunal after he was acquitted on corruption charges against him in Muttenz, Switzerland, March 25, 2025.
Former UEFA President Michel Platini leaving the tribunal after he was acquitted on corruption charges against him in Muttenz, Switzerland, March 25, 2025.

Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeking Trump pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November 2023 on seven counts of fraud, embezzlement and criminal conspiracy.
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November 2023 on seven counts of fraud, embezzlement and criminal conspiracy.

Andrew Left found guilty of fraud in case that spooked short-sellers

Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, used explosive tweets about dozens of companies to illegally influence their shares and make a quick profit.
Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, used explosive tweets about dozens of companies to illegally influence their shares and make a quick profit.

Osim founder Ron Sim drops legal claims against Trek 2000 after new investor steps in

Singapore-listed Trek 2000 has secured a new investor after Osim founder Ron Sim dropped claims against the company.
Singapore-listed Trek 2000 has secured a new investor after Osim founder Ron Sim dropped claims against the company.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.