#fraud
Latest news and interesting information about fraud.
Former judge Elsun Ahmadov sentenced to 5.5 years
Former Barda District Court judge Elsun Ahmadov sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in a new fraud case.
Tour package fraud: woman flees
A woman suspected of tour package fraud has fled the country. A criminal case is opened in Khatai District.
Ex-lawyer faces court trial
Former lawyer Namizad Safarov's fraud case goes to court. Preparatory hearing held, trial set for July 2. Motions for case termination and house arrest denied.
12,000 manat fraud in Ganja
A fraudster in Ganja who scammed 12,650 manat through fake car sales was sentenced to 1 year and 9 months of restricted freedom.
Ivory Coast striker arrested for match-fixing suspicions
Ivory Coast international Elye Vai arrested on suspicion of match-fixing in France. Investigation ongoing.
Mayweather faces 20-year prison threat
Floyd Mayweather is charged with grand larceny and fraud for a $200,000 watch purchase using a bad check, facing up to 20 years.
Million-Dollar Company Scam: 10 Charged
Azerbaijan's million-dollar company scam: nearly 10 individuals indicted for fraud. Organized group registered companies in victims' names, earning millions illegally.
Court sentence for Seymur Seyagi who promised "miracles"
Seymur Seyagi, who promised a Wonderland project, sentenced to 5 years suspended imprisonment for fraud.
Baku entrepreneurs allegedly scammed?
Baku entrepreneurs claim they were defrauded by a man named Elchin Rzayev. Police are investigating.
Penalties for Non-Compliance with Digital Fraud Rules
Central Bank of Azerbaijan warns of fines for non-compliance with digital fraud prevention rules. New anti-fraud legislation details.
SIMA Solutions at Finance Summit
SIMA digital solutions platform showcased at International Finance and Banking Summit. Biometric technologies and fintech solutions discussed.
Armenian blogger fined $54 million, can't leave UAE
Armenian blogger Arut Nazaryan fined $54 million for crypto fraud, unable to leave UAE until payment.
Trump walks out of NBC interview in scandal
Donald Trump walked out of an NBC News interview after accusing the host of being bought and repeating election fraud claims.
EU's Double Standard: Ignoring Armenian Elections
EU's double standard: violations in Armenian elections ignored. Pashinyan allegedly supported by the West.
Car repair cost as much as the car: citizen claims fraud
A Baku citizen complains against a car sales company after buying a defective car on credit. Police investigate.
Vidadi Mustafayev's case goes to court
Former leader of Azerbaijani diaspora in Urals Vidadi Mustafayev faces criminal charges. Details on Bond.az.
German Hotel Punished for Anti-Semitic Sign
A German hotel in Bavaria was penalized for refusing an Israeli couple with a 'Jews not allowed' sign. Booking.com removed the hotel.
37-Year-Old Woman Adopted After Posing as Child
A 37-year-old woman in Brazil was adopted after posing as a 12-year-old child. The scam lasted 14 months before being uncovered.
Car fraud suspect arrested in Baku
A 32-year-old suspect arrested in Baku for car sale fraud. He took advance payments promising credit but didn't deliver. Investigation ongoing.
Fraudster's Tyumen Plan: 12-Person Brigade
Baku fraudster jailed for 3 years 10 months after cheating victims out of 15,250 manats with fake car import and worker placement schemes.
Dismissed Colonel Faces Criminal Charges
Colonel Oktay Babayev accused of fraud after dismissal, allegedly took 30,000 manat bribe.
50-gram gold bar scam - Victim speaks out
Elvin Huseynov says his 50-gram PAMP gold bar was stolen in a scam. Police are investigating the incident.
Joy Tour owner arrested in court
Rashad Ilyasov, founder of Joy Tour and Joy Travel, was arrested in court for allegedly embezzling 360,000 manats from 40 victims.
Exam scores cannot be increased
The State Examination Center warns against fraudsters claiming to boost exam scores on social media.
Fake sellers defrauded citizen
A citizen lost 1,115 manats to fake car sellers on a listing site. Police investigate the fraud.
How Supreme Court reshapes US midterm elections
The Supreme Court's decisions are reshaping the 2026 midterm elections. Key cases on mail ballots, campaign finance, and voting rights analyzed.
Tesla Faces China Lawsuit Over Full Self-Driving Claims
Tesla faces a consumer lawsuit in China over Full Self-Driving claims. 10 vehicle owners allege misleading advertising and fraud, seeking $583,000 in damages.
300 gold bars found at ex-CIA officer's home
Ex-CIA officer David Rauch arrested for stealing 300 gold bars worth $40 million. Gold, cash, and luxury watches found at his home.
Brazil and Federal District agree on BRB loan deal
Brazil's government and Federal District agree on a loan deal for state-run bank BRB, involving 6 billion reais from FGC.
US tightens asylum rules to combat fraud
US DHS expands authority to fight fraud in asylum applications, making asylum exceptional.
...