identity theft – World Justice News

Briton admits role in plot to steal $8m in virtual currency

April 19, 2026 World Justice News 0

A British man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of 12 companies to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from US victims. Tyler Buchanan, of Dundee, was involved […]

US woman gets 8-year sentence for stealing identities to give North Koreans jobs

July 25, 2025 World Justice News 0

A US woman has been sent to prison for more than eight years over an elaborate scheme to steal the identities of American workers and pass them to North Koreans. Christina Chapman admitted to stealing […]

Feds Shut Down Pirate Sports Streaming Service 247TVStream and Indict Operators

November 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

247TVStream, a pirate IPTV streaming service boasting over 1,000 channels and catering to sports fans worldwide, has been shut down by U.S. authorities. The service, allegedly operated by two brothers, generated millions in revenue. One […]

Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched ‘signs the FBI is after you’

October 19, 2024 World Justice News 0

A man arrested in connection with a hack of the US markets regulator’s X account searched “how can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI,” according to court documents. Eric […]

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

July 9, 2024 World Justice News 0

Ticketmaster customers in North America have been sent emails warning them to take action after the company was hacked in May. Emails were sent overnight to Canadian customers, urging them to “be vigilant and take steps to […]

George Santos charged with defrauding campaign donors

October 11, 2023 World Justice News 0

US prosecutors have filed an array of criminal counts against embattled Rep George Santos, accusing him of running up multiple charges on the credit cards of campaign donors. The justice department filed 23 charges against […]

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February 6, 2022 World Justice News 0

A federal jury in New York has found celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti guilty of defrauding his former client, the adult film star Stormy Daniels. Avenatti, 50, represented Ms Daniels in lawsuits against then-president Donald Trump […]

‘Copyright Troll’ Lawyer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

June 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

Paul Hansmeier, one of the lead attorneys behind the controversial law firm Prenda, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. In addition, he must pay his victims $1.5 million in restitution. The attorney was […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]

Human Rights

Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

October 16, 2026 0

A pastor and his wife have been arrested in South Africa after 200 people, some in chains, were found held at a suspected illegal rehabilitation centre in the north-eastern part of the country. The facility, […]

Human Rights

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

October 15, 2026 0

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country’s government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign national offenders. From Thursday, […]