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legal-crime2 years ago

"Jet Airways Founder Naresh Goyal Pleads for Mercy in Court, Prefers Death Over Despair in Jail"

Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways, made an emotional appeal in court, expressing his desire to die in jail due to his lost hope and deteriorating health. Facing charges of a Rs 538 crore fraud at Canara Bank, Goyal is currently in judicial custody. He highlighted his and his wife's serious health issues, pleading with the judge for consideration. The court has assured attention to his mental and physical health, with his bail plea to be heard on January 16. The case against Goyal involves allegations of money laundering by the Enforcement Directorate, following a complaint from Canara Bank regarding unpaid loans.

entertainment-and-crime2 years ago

Andy Cohen Opens Up About Falling Victim to Costly Bank Fraud Scam

Andy Cohen, the host of "Watch What Happens Live!" and "Daddy Diaries" podcast, disclosed that he was scammed out of a significant amount of money by fraudsters posing as his bank. The scammers contacted him after he lost a card, making the communication seem legitimate. They gained access to his bank accounts by tricking him into providing personal information and setting up call and message forwarding. Cohen is currently trying to recover the stolen funds and advises others to be vigilant with emails and to visit their bank branches if they suspect fraudulent activity. The FBI's 2023 report highlights phishing as the top reported internet crime in 2022.

entertainment-and-crime2 years ago

Andy Cohen Falls Prey to Costly Bank Scam

Andy Cohen, the host of "Watch What Happens Live!" and "Daddy Diaries" podcast, disclosed that he was defrauded by scammers who posed as his bank. The scammers capitalized on a card he had recently lost, leading him to believe that there was fraud on his account. Despite realizing something was wrong when asked for his Apple ID, Cohen had already logged into his bank app through a fraudulent site, granting the scammers access. They managed to wire "a lot of money" from his accounts and set up call and message forwarding to intercept bank communications. Cohen is still trying to recover the stolen funds and advises others to be vigilant with emails and to visit their bank branch if they suspect fraud. The FBI's 2023 report highlights phishing as the most reported internet crime in 2022, with significant financial losses.