Keywords: Financial Fraud


China: Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison, a New Symbol of the Real Estate Crisis

The fall of the former Chinese real estate giant takes a new judicial turn. Xu Jiayin, founder of Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison, while the group and its real estate branch face heavy financial penalties. The Chinese judiciary has delivered its verdict in one of the most emblematic......

France: after a civil partnership, a man allegedly embezzled and confined a nonagenarian in Morocco for several years

A criminal trial opened in Pau, in southwestern France, involving a 46-year-old French man accused of systematically exploiting, financially stripping, and allegedly confining an elderly woman in Morocco after entering into a civil partnership with her. The accused, who has been in pre-trial detention......

Sub-Saharan man wanted by Belgian justice arrested in Tangier

Moroccan authorities arrested a 38-year-old man from a Sub-Saharan African country in Tangier on Tuesday, March 3, following an international arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities. The arrest was carried out by the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) after a check in the Interpol database......

Official report: nearly 9,000 corruption reports in one year, but only 61 cases prosecuted

The annual report from the Public Prosecutor’s Office for 2024 revealed that 8,967 reports of corruption and financial fraud were received through the government’s hotline. However, only 61 of these cases led to suspects being apprehended in the act and brought to court, highlighting the......

Online scammer posing as Brad Pitt defrauds woman of €830,000

A heartbreaking case of online deception has resulted in severe consequences for both the victim and a major French broadcaster. TF1, France's leading television channel, has been forced to remove a news report after its subject faced intense online harassment following her revelation of falling......

Massive Pyramid Scheme in Morocco Results in 71-Year Combined Prison Sentence

In a landmark ruling, a Moroccan court has sentenced 25 individuals to a combined 71 years in prison for orchestrating the "Al Khair Group" pyramid scheme, which defrauded investors of approximately MAD 7 billion ($700 million). Following an extensive 45-hour court session in Tangier, the......

Unraveling the Al-Khair Group Scandal: A Major Pyramid Scheme Unveiled in Morocco

In a shocking turn of events, the head of the Al-Khair Group, a prominent figure in Morocco's business landscape, has been detained on allegations of orchestrating a massive pyramid scheme that has left over 100 individuals financially devastated. This scandal has sent ripples of concern throughout......

NY State Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Donald Trump’s $500 Million Civil Fraud Judgment

New York state lawyers urged an appeals court late Wednesday to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment, arguing that there is “overwhelming evidence” supporting the judge’s finding that the former president lied for years about his wealth while building......

Societe Generale Faces €4.5 Million Fine Over Deceptive Fees

France's financial fraud watchdog has taken action against banking giant Societe Generale, imposing a €4.5 million fine for engaging in deceptive practices that resulted in customers being unfairly charged fees. The penalties stem from an extensive investigation conducted by The General Directorate......