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Fraudulent Persons

216 articles

Close-up of legal documents with a magnifying glass, highlighting blurred financial figures and a stamp of 'Fraud'
Crime

David Kennedy Convicted: £100 Million Investment Fraud Exposed

David Kennedy, a former investment manager, was convicted for a £100 million investment fraud with t…

Elena Marchetti·April 9, 2026, 10:01 AM
Screens of blockchain transactions and digital ledgers with a faint outline of the London skyline in the background, symbolizing the global reach of the crime.
Crime

Jian Wen Convicted in £2 Billion Bitcoin Money Laundering Scandal

Jian Wen has been convicted in the UK for her role in laundering over £2 billion in Bitcoin, a significant victory again…

James Whitfield·April 8, 2026, 6:01 PM
Close-up of a fraudulent investment brochure with a faded image of teak trees and a prominent red 'SCAM' stamp.
Crime

Andrew Nathaniel Skeene Convicted: The £37 Million Green Investment Scam

Andrew Nathaniel Skeene was convicted for orchestrating a £37 million “green investment” fraud, devastating 2,000 invest…

Sarah Chen·April 8, 2026, 2:02 AM
A hand manipulating stock charts on a computer screen, showing a downward trend in stock prices during market closing hours, with a French financial regulator logo subtly visible in the background.
Crime

Oleg Nodelman Accused: Biotech Investor Manipulated IPO for Millions

Oleg Nodelman, founder of EcoR1 Capital LLC, was fined €3M by the AMF for manipulating a biotech IPO on Nasdaq.

Marcus Rivera·April 7, 2026, 6:01 PM
A partially obscured man in a business suit walking down a bustling street, holding a briefcase, with faint Italian brand logos in the background.
Crime

Samuel J. Mancini Indicted in $11 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme

Samuel J. Mancini, 57, sentenced to 71 months in prison for an $11 million Ponzi-like securities fraud scheme involving…

Sarah Chen·April 7, 2026, 10:01 AM
Abstract image representing financial fraud with offshore accounts and hidden money
Crime

Jeroen Piqueur Convicted: Optima Bank Founder Jailed for €100M Fraud

Jeroen Piqueur, former Optima Bank CEO, convicted of €100M corporate fraud, money laundering, and fraudulent insolvency…

Marcus Rivera·April 7, 2026, 2:01 AM
Conceptual image of a shattered piggy bank with money spilling out, overlaid with a distorted financial chart, symbolizing investment fraud and broken trust.
Crime

David Clarkson Convicted: Mastermind Behind £6 Million Investment Fraud

David Clarkson, the mastermind behind a £6 million investment fraud, has been sentenced to seven years and six months in…

Sarah Chen·April 6, 2026, 6:01 PM
An empty, partially constructed luxury resort in the Caribbean, with scaffolding and unfinished buildings under a bright sun, symbolising the Harlequin Group's unfulfilled promises.
Crime

David Ames Convicted: Caribbean Dream Turned £226M Nightmare

David Ames, the architect behind the £226 million Harlequin Group Ponzi scheme, has been convicted, bringing justice to…

James Whitfield·April 6, 2026, 10:01 AM
Empty, modern office space with cryptocurrency charts on screens, a 'Nanocoin' logo subtly visible on a digital display, and scattered promotional materials for 'CryptoTrain' and 'Nanoclub' on desks, suggesting a defunct or fraudulent operation.
Crime

Stijn Vanstraelen Arrested in €24M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Former cyclist Stijn Vanstraelen arrested in Spain for allegedly masterminding a €24M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, facin…

Marcus Rivera·April 6, 2026, 2:01 AM
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Crime

Unnamed Individuals (Credit Card Fraud) Busted in €300M Global Scheme

Europol announces the arrest of eighteen individuals in a €300M credit card fraud and money laundering scheme, including…

Marcus Rivera·April 5, 2026, 6:01 PM
A curated still life arrangement featuring a laptop displaying a fake online vehicle advertisement, a stack of British pound notes, and a smartphone showing social media icons, symbolizing the online shopping fraud and money laundering scheme.
Crime

Patrick Stokes Convicted: UK Man Jailed for Online Shopping Fraud & Money Laundering

Patrick Stokes, 36, from Chelmsford, has been convicted and jailed for two and a half years over a large-scale online sh…

James Whitfield·April 5, 2026, 10:03 AM
A desolate, rain-slicked street in a financial district at dawn, reflecting the muted glow of distant office lights, conveying the cold, calculating nature of financial fraud.
Crime

Ruben Weigand Implicated in €300 Million Payments Fraud Scheme

Ruben Weigand, a German national, is under investigation by the BKA for alleged involvement in a €300 million payments f…

Sarah Chen·April 5, 2026, 2:01 AM
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