In a shocking turn of events, two NBA figures have found themselves in hot water. Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a player for the Miami Heat, were arrested alongside over 30 others. They are accused of being part of elaborate schemes involving sport
Tinder is taking a big step to make sure people are who they say they are. Soon, new users in the U. S. will have to prove their identity with a quick video selfie. This feature, called Face Check, makes sure the person in the video matches the profile picture. If they pass, they get a special badge
In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking official in Thailand has decided to step down from his position. This comes after serious accusations tied him to a massive online fraud scheme that has been spreading across Southeast Asia. The problem started to get worse during the COVID-19 pandemic
Crypto ATMs, those machines you might see at your local store, are becoming a hotspot for scams. These devices let people exchange cash for cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. Recently, a team of investigators found that at least a dozen fraud cases were linked to just one crypto ATM. This suggests that fr
A major international operation has cracked down on a complex cybercrime network based in Latvia. This network, known as SIMCARTEL, was providing tools and services to fraudsters worldwide. The operation, led by Europol and Eurojust, resulted in the arrest of seven people and the seizure of a signif
In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of
In a Manhattan courtroom, a puzzle is unfolding. Two brothers, both MIT graduates, are at the center of a heated debate. Are they clever tech geniuses or crafty criminals? The jury is trying to figure that out. Anton and James Peraire-Bueno grew up loving board games and video games. They used thei
A former church worker in New Jersey is in hot water after being accused of stealing over half a million dollars from his own parish. Joseph A. Manzi, who worked as the director of finance, operations, and development at the Church of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft, is said to have used the money t
George Santos, the former U. S. Representative, is now a free man. President Donald Trump decided to shorten his prison time. Santos was supposed to spend over seven years behind bars for cheating people and stealing identities. But Trump changed that. Santos left prison late on Friday night. His fa
Two brothers with degrees from MIT are in big trouble. They are accused of stealing $25 million in a very fast cryptocurrency scam. The trial started in New York. The jury is made up of smart people. All of them have college degrees. Half of them even have master's degrees. They are going to decide
