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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.

US arrests former CIA official with $51 million in gold at home

An FBI probe found that Rush had provided false information about his education and military background in his job application.
An FBI probe found that Rush had provided false information about his education and military background in his job application.

Brazil senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro meets Trump at White House

Flavio Bolsonaro speaks with members of the press after a meeting, following a scandal over messages tied to his request for funding for a biopic about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, from disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro, who was arrested in March on suspicion of leading a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme, in Brasilia, Brazil, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi
Flavio Bolsonaro speaks with members of the press after a meeting, following a scandal over messages tied to his request for funding for a biopic about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, from disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro, who was arrested in March on suspicion of leading a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme, in Brasilia, Brazil, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi

Portugal police say operation breaks up large-scale illegal immigration network

FILE PHOTO: Police officers stand guard during a protest in Lisbon, Portugal, November 24, 2023. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Police officers stand guard during a protest in Lisbon, Portugal, November 24, 2023. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

Matthew Kessler heads to a voting machine to vote on Proposition 50 at the Beverly Hills City Hall voting center in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., October 30, 2025.
Matthew Kessler heads to a voting machine to vote on Proposition 50 at the Beverly Hills City Hall voting center in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., October 30, 2025.

Vietnam sells convicted mogul’s Hermes bags in recovery push

Three luxury cars belonging to Truong My Lan – a Mercedes-Maybach, BMW, and Toyota Motor Lexus – are set to be auctioned on May 22.
Three luxury cars belonging to Truong My Lan – a Mercedes-Maybach, BMW, and Toyota Motor Lexus – are set to be auctioned on May 22.

Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme

FILE PHOTO: U.S. flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

US charges three Malaysian state telecoms officials over multimillion-dollar fraud

The US Department of Justice also said it declined to file charges against Telekom Malaysia, after the company self-reported the criminal conduct and pledged to cooperate with the authorities.
The US Department of Justice also said it declined to file charges against Telekom Malaysia, after the company self-reported the criminal conduct and pledged to cooperate with the authorities.

Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff

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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.