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Coronavirus: Public urged to watch out for fake products after ‘surge’ in reports

May 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

The public have been warned to stay vigilant to criminals selling fake coronavirus-related products. The Local Government Association said some councils have seen a “significant surge” in reports of scams by those seeking to exploit […]

LA policeman who said sniper shot him ‘made it up’

August 25, 2019 World Justice News 0

Authorities in Los Angeles say a sheriff’s deputy who claimed he had been shot by a sniper actually cut two fake bullet holes in his uniform with a knife and made the whole thing up. […]

Mother who faked DNA paternity test jailed

June 12, 2017 World Justice News 0

A woman who faked a paternity test to fool an ex-partner into believing he was her baby’s father has been jailed. Danielle Morris, from Seaforth, Merseyside, initially told Jamie Somers in May 2014 that he […]

First defendant sentenced in ‘fake college’ visa fraud

January 10, 2017 World Justice News 0

The first of at least 21 people charged in a wide-ranging “pay-to-stay” visa scheme that involved a fake New Jersey college was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to two years’ probation after he pleaded guilty […]

Fake university degree websites shut down

January 3, 2017 World Justice News 0

More than 40 fraudulent websites have been shut down in a major crackdown on the sale of fake degrees. The sites closed included those selling authentic-looking certificates using the names of real British universities. Others […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]