Federal grand jury subpoenas Arizona legislature for records on 2020 election review in Maricopa County
In a significant legal development, a federal grand jury has issued a subpoena to Arizona's state legislature seeking records pertaining to a controversial review of the 2020 election results. Warren Petersen, the president of the Arizona state senate, confirmed the receipt of the subpoena, stating it relates specifically to the examination conducted on the election results in Maricopa County, the state's most populous area. Petersen noted on his social media account that "the FBI has the records," indicating an ongoing investigation into the procedures followed during the election audit. This subpoena appears to be part of a broader effort associated... [Continue Reading]
Research: National Assessment Centre Fraud assessment 2025
The UK National Assessment Centre (NAC) has released its 2025 fraud threat assessment, warning that fraud risks targeting UK individuals and businesses are escalating. The report reveals that fraud is increasingly driven by technological advancements, with offenders leveraging fraud-enabling products, social engineering tactics, and generative AI tools to automate and scale their criminal activities. The assessment notes that most fraud cases involve cross-border elements, reflecting the global nature of criminal networks exploiting vulnerabilities. Organised crime groups are innovating rapidly, lowering the barriers for others to engage in fraudulent activity. This trend increases the volume and sophistication of attacks, making traditional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Mar 2026 15:20
Research: Economic and social cost of fraud 2023 to 2024
A recent Home Office report reveals fraud against individuals and businesses in England and Wales imposed an estimated economic and social cost of £14.4 billion in the 2023-24 financial year. Of this, £9.2 billion affected private individuals through direct financial losses and emotional distress, while businesses faced £5.2 billion in damages. The report excludes fraud targeting the public sector but captures broad consequences including anticipation costs, money spent on preventing fraud, and response costs incurred post-incident. The findings underscore that fraud remains a heavily underreported crime with existing data gaps, indicating the true societal burden is likely substantially greater. This... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Mar 2026 15:20
China extols Myanmar gang executions, pledging to protect citizens abroad
Beijing has hailed as a success the sentencing and execution of leaders of a Myanmar crime syndicate, vowing to punish all who harm the rights of Chinese citizens overseas. During a plenary meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) on Monday, Zhang Jun, president of the Supreme People’s Court, said in a report that Chinese courts closed 41,000 criminal cases related to telecoms and online fraud last year, up 1.2 per cent from 2024. “Sixteen principal criminals of the ‘four families’ crime... [Continue Reading]
US and Israel's military campaign against Iran enters ninth day, causing significant damage and rising death toll
The joint military campaign by the United States and Israel against Iran has entered its ninth day, with recent air strikes causing significant damage to the country's oil infrastructure. On Sunday, the strikes were directed at multiple oil facilities in Tehran and the surrounding Alborz province, leading to widespread devastation and casualties. Reports indicate that at least four additional individuals have been killed, bringing the total death toll from the campaign to over 1,300 in Iran and more than 390 in Lebanon. In Israel, approximately a dozen casualties have been reported as the conflict escalates, dominating both regional and global... [Continue Reading]
US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic and consular relations after years of severed ties
The United States and Venezuela have officially agreed to resume diplomatic and consular relations, marking a momentous step in the re-establishment of bilateral ties that had been severed for several years. This decision comes in the wake of the US military's surprising capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January during an operation that also involved the apprehension of his wife. The announcement underscores a shift toward cooperation between the two nations in addressing shared challenges. The diplomatic rapprochement was announced through a statement from the US Department of State, which noted that both nations intend to collaborate on fostering... [Continue Reading]
