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Brazilian SPA signs five-year agreement with IC360

New deal with IC360 to focus on sports betting fraud. By Gambling Insider Key points: - The Ministry of Finance's Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has signed a five-year agreement with Integrity Compliance 360 to focus on sports betting manipulation - …

The rise of Brazil’s fuel mafias and their gas station money laundering machines

Robert Muggah, Instituto Igarapé Brazil’s federal police recently pulled back the curtain on a criminal web that had infiltrated the country’s fuel distribution chains. What looked like ordinary gas stations were, in fact, outposts of a vast laundering …

The Britoil Scandal: A £23m fraud on the streets of Aberdeen

On a warm summer’s afternoon in 1988, 29-year-old Alison Anders walked along Castle Street in Aberdeen clutching a piece of paper that would change her life forever. She entered the Bank of Scotland branch, approached the counter and handed over the …

Santos sentenced to 7 years for fraud and identity theft

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he learned his punishment for the crimes that led to his expulsion from Congress. Santos, who pleaded guilty last summer to …

Brazil’s former President Fernando Collor arrested after corruption conviction

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former President Fernando Collor was arrested early on Friday in the northeastern state of Alagoas and ordered to begin serving a prison sentence stemming from his 2023 conviction for corruption. Collor was convicted of receiving …

In Brazil, the right creates precarious workers, and precarious workers prefer the right – but the cycle can be broken

On 1 April, Brazilian couriers organised a day of action in which thousands of workers engaged in pickets and protests in at least 60 cities, with places such as São Paulo reporting a sharp drop in deliveries. While companies are yet to respond to the …

Brazil’s former President Fernando Collor de Mello arrested following corruption conviction

São Paulo, Brazil – Fernando Collor de Mello, Brazil’s former president and a once-rising star in national politics, was arrested on Friday morning at an airport in the northeastern city of Maceió.  The arrest of the 75-year-old politician came two years …

Fears Grow for Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro as Doctors Report Worsening Condition Six Years After Leftist Assassination ...

Jair Bolsonaro / X Fears are growing for the health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, six years after a failed assassination attempt against him. In a post on his X account, Bolsonaro’s medical team confirmed that he has shown “clinical …

Former Brazilian president Fernando Collor de Mello was convicted of bribe-taking as a senator

Brazil ex-president Collor de Mello jailed for corruption

Brazil's former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested and taken to prison Friday to begin serving a nearly nine-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, the latest former leader to face jail time. Collor de Mello, Brazil's first …

Brazil’s ex-President Collor de Mello arrested in corruption case: Police source

Fernando Collor de Mello was Brazil's first democratically elected leader, but he didn't finish serving his term after accusations of corruption. BRASILIA (AFP) — Brazil's former President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested Friday, a federal …

Brazil’s Ex-President Collor De Mello Arrested In Corruption Case

  Brazil’s former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested Friday, a federal police source told AFP, after a top court upheld his nearly nine-year sentence on corruption and money laundering charges. Collor de Mello, Brazil’s first democratically …

Ex-Congressman George Santos Sentenced To 7+ Years In Prison After Fraud Conviction – Update

UPDATED with sentencing: George Santos, the former New York GOP congressman who pleaded guilty last summer to a multitude of federal charges after being expelled from the House of Representatives, was sentenced Friday to 87 months in federal prison. The …

Former Brazilian President Collor arrested after corruption sentence

Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello (Reuters photo) BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested today in the northeastern city of Maceio after a Supreme Court justice rejected his challenges …

Brazil’s ex-President Collor de Mello arrested after corruption sentence

Collor, 75, held by federal police in the northeastern city of Maceio, capital of Alagoas state, lawyer says. Brazil’s former President Fernando Collor de Mello has been arrested after a Supreme Court justice rejected his challenges against a previous …

Brazil top court judge rejects ex-president Collor de Mello’s appeal

A Brazil Supreme Court judge rejected former president Fernando Collor de Mello’s appeal on Thursday, reimposing his nearly nine-year prison sentence on corruption and money laundering charges. Collor de Mello, Brazil’s first democratically elected …

Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor Arrested

Former president Fernando Collor, 75, was arrested this Friday (25) in Maceió. The politician will serve a prison sentence under a closed regime for the crimes of passive corruption and money laundering. According to his defense team, he was arrested at 4 …

Damen Shipyards faces court over bribery and Russian sanctions

The Dutch public prosecution department has confirmed it plans to take legal action against Damen Shipyards and several executives, alleging the company has been involved in bribery, money laundering and breaching sanctions against Russia. The decision to …

Brazil’s ex-President Fernando Collor arrested on corruption charges

Listen to article Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested early Friday morning after the country’s Supreme Court rejected his appeals and ordered him to begin serving a prison sentence for corruption and money laundering. Collor, …

Rubina Chadha selected as Top CEO and Creative Leader in Personal Development by IAOTP

Rubina Chadha will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rubina Chadha, the founder of Inner Design, was …

السعودية تستضيف معرض "شذرات من الفلكلور" العالمي لإعادة تعريف الوصول إلى الفن

السعودية تستضيف معرض "شذرات من الفلكلور" العالمي لإعادة تعريف الوصول إلى الفن RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- في وقت يتسارع فيه نمو المشهد الفني في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، أعلنت الرياض عن استضافتها لمعرض …

Disney Fan's Wish to Perform on Stage Comes True

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Make-A-Wish® Hong Kong team up to grant child’s wish to be the hero of the story HONG KONG, HONG KONG, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To celebrate World Wish Day on April 29, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort ( …

Global Cybersecurity Market To Reach $1 Trillion Annually By 2031

Cybersecurity Ventures anticipates 15 percent year-over-year growth over the next five years SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The imperative to protect increasingly digitized businesses, governments, schools …

Significant Paper Published in JAMA on the Effect of Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation

SINGAPORE, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore-based AscenZion Neuromodulation Co announced the publication of a significant paper on the ‘Effect of transcranial pulsed current stimulation on social functioning in children with autism’ …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

Vistatec Recognized with Two TITAN Awards for Excellence in Business and Leadership

DUBLIN, IE-D, IRELAND, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vistatec has been awarded two TITAN Awards for achievements in Marketing and Human Resources at the 2025 TITAN Awards. At the TITAN Business Awards, Vistatec was honored with a Gold …

Beachler Investments Announces Progress on Marina Mar Redevelopment Under CEO Andrew Beachler’s Leadership

Waterfront Property in Fort Lauderdale Set for Major Commercial and Lifestyle Transformation MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beachler Investments, under the leadership of CEO Andrew Beachler, announced significant …

Ayushman Skin & Cosmetology Clinic Launches Online Booking Service for Convenient Access to Face and Hair Treatments

NEW DELHI, DWARKA, INDIA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ayushman Skin & Cosmetology Clinic, led by renowned dermatologist Dr. SP Singh, has announced the launch of their new online booking service. This service will provide patients …

Jack Herer Enters Global Pharma Market Through Partnership with SOMAÍ

LISBON, PORTUGAL, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Herer Brand, an iconic U.S.-based cannabis company, has announced a strategic partnership with SOMAÍ, a leading EU-GMP-certified vertically integrated Multi-Country Operator (MCO) …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

UAE Positioned to Lead Global Longevity Movement as Nordic Laboratories Conference Takes Place in Dubai

As global focus turns to healthspan optimisation, a new wave of UAE-based practitioners is transforming how we age - inside and out. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a powerhouse …

House of Pianos UAE Concludes Historic 1st Steinway Piano Competition GCC 2025 Celebrating Emirati Talent

The 1st Steinway Piano Competition GCC 2025 showcased Emirati talents and young pianists from across the GCC in a historic celebration of music. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HOUSE OF PIANOS UAE, in …

Clangrose Film Festival announces Unprecedented Expansion for 2026

Registration Opens as Award-Winning Festival Expands from Three Days to Twelve Months, Culminating in World's First Luxury Cruise Awards Ceremony EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on its meteoric rise …

Buster Sylvester Releases Second EP Bustified, Vol. 2 Featuring Reimagined Pop Classics

HONG KONG, HONG KONG, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital artist Buster Sylvester today unveiled his sophomore EP "Bustified, Vol. 2," presenting seven creatively reworked versions of iconic pop songs spanning multiple decades …

Vibha Guiding Lights: Celebrating Educators Transforming Foundational Learning in Durg

Honoring educators in Durg transforming Early Learning in partnership with Language & Learning Foundation and government leaders. CA, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teachers are the architects of a brighter future, and …

Malacara Race takes the Adventure Racing World Series to the Heart of Brazil

The Malacara Race in Brazil is the next event in the Adventure Racing World Series and has the biggest entries of any World Championship Qualfier this year. BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Malacara Race …

Statin pills could increase survival chances of people with blood cancers, study finds

Statin pills provide patients with some blood cancers better chances to survival the disease. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- People on cholesterol-lowering statins and suffering from certain blood …