All articles tagged with #criminal activity
Over £1 million seized from Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan's bank accounts in Devon will be used to fund projects combating violence against women and girls, following a court ruling that found them involved in money laundering and tax evasion related to their online business.
After thieves used a Böcker Agilo lift in a Louvre heist, the company humorously capitalized on the event with a social media campaign highlighting the speed of their machinery, which garnered widespread attention but did not yet translate into sales, while emphasizing their opposition to criminal acts.
U.S. Secret Service agents dismantled a network of over 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in New York City that could have disabled the city's cellphone system, facilitated encrypted criminal communications, and potentially disrupted the U.N. General Assembly, with investigations ongoing to identify those responsible.
Senior U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, appointed by Ronald Reagan, criticized prominent GOP politicians for their "preposterous" claims about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, warning that such rhetoric could lead to further far-right violence. Lamberth expressed dismay at the distortion of facts and falsehoods surrounding the events, emphasizing that the actions of those involved were wrong. Over 1,250 people have been charged in connection with the attack, with more than 700 entering guilty pleas. Recent arrests include a man convicted of voluntary manslaughter and another individual accused of assaulting law enforcement officers during the riot.
With the release of iOS 17.3, Apple aims to address the iPhone theft problem by introducing a Stolen Device Protection feature. The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern interviewed a prolific iPhone thief who exploited the iOS vulnerability to make over $20,000 every weekend. The thief would observe victims entering their passcodes, then steal their iPhones and change the Apple ID password to gain access to banking apps and personal information. Bars were the preferred target location, with college-age men being the ideal victims. The thief would erase the stolen iPhones and sell them overseas, making a significant profit. The criminal has since been sentenced to 94 months in jail.
London-based start-up Karshare, described as "like Airbnb, but for car sharing," failed this year due to the double impact of Covid-19 and the Ukraine war. The company initially partnered with Gatwick Airport, allowing people to rent out their cars to tourists visiting the country. However, the travel industry stalled due to the pandemic, forcing Karshare to pivot and allow people to rent their cars from their homes instead. The company faced another setback when criminals exploited the system, using the platform to hire cars for illicit activities. Despite the closure of Karshare, founder Andy Hibbert remains optimistic and is exploring opportunities in sustainable farming technology.
A new report on the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX alleges that the company's former executives, including CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, engaged in widespread illegality and criminal behavior, misusing approximately $8.7 billion in customer funds. The report reveals that FTX executives commingled customer deposits with corporate funds and used the money for speculative trading, luxury properties, political contributions, and personal investments. The report also accuses Bankman-Fried of creating "sham" documents to hide irregular financial dealings. Bankman-Fried is facing federal charges and a judge has denied his motion to dismiss most of the charges.
A man was shot dead in southwest Birmingham on Friday afternoon, with over 50 evidence markers found at the scene. The victim was identified as John Anthony Jackson, 43, and the preliminary investigation suggests he was specifically targeted. The shooting was almost identical to another homicide the night before, with both victims being shot while sitting in their vehicles outside their homes. Birmingham police believe there were multiple shooters and are encouraging people to be mindful of their surroundings. This marks Birmingham's 44th homicide this year.