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Fraud

UBS provided Ghislaine Maxwell with banking services after Epstein’s arrest

Ghislaine Maxwell (right) and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington on Dec 19, 2025.
Ghislaine Maxwell (right) and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington on Dec 19, 2025.

‘No need to break the bank to keep shares up’: Goh Jin Hian criminal trial on market rigging begins

Goh Jin Hian, 56, the son of former prime minister Goh Chok Tong, was chief executive of New Silkroutes from 2015 to 2020.
Goh Jin Hian, 56, the son of former prime minister Goh Chok Tong, was chief executive of New Silkroutes from 2015 to 2020.

Trump says Republicans should ‘nationalise’ voting in at least 15 places

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says

A room set up to imitate a Chinese police station inside the O'Smach casino, a compound used for scam operations at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing, following clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
A room set up to imitate a Chinese police station inside the O'Smach casino, a compound used for scam operations at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing, following clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Adani hires top Wall Street lawyer in sign US fraud case will advance

Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person recently tapped Robert Giuffra Jr., to be his lawyer in the US lawsuit,
Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person recently tapped Robert Giuffra Jr., to be his lawyer in the US lawsuit,

Vietnam police seize tonnes of fake coffee products made from soya beans

Vietnam exported 1.6 million tonnes of coffee valued at $11.3 billion in 2025.
Vietnam exported 1.6 million tonnes of coffee valued at $11.3 billion in 2025.

Vietnam to sell tycoon’s yacht and Hermes bags to pay for fraud

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan was convicted of embezzling more than US$12 billion (S$155 billion).
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan was convicted of embezzling more than US$12 billion (S$155 billion).

Honduras' Asfura takes office after razor-thin election win

Honduras' new President Nasry Asfura delivers a speech during his swearing in ceremony at the Congress building in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Leonel Estrada
Honduras' new President Nasry Asfura delivers a speech during his swearing in ceremony at the Congress building in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Leonel Estrada

Forum: Do more to help victims of credit card fraud

Nepal arrests six in tourist rescue fraud

Police uncovered evidence of multiple insurance claims filed for a single rescue operation, or chartered flights falsely presented as emergency evacuations.
Police uncovered evidence of multiple insurance claims filed for a single rescue operation, or chartered flights falsely presented as emergency evacuations.

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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.