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Film financier indicted in alleged fraud scheme and more
Hollywood financier charged in alleged $100 million film-funding fraud. Ex-banker convicted of bribing Ghanaian officials. Escobar Inc. CEO sentenced for wire fraud and money laundering. Federal case exposes ‘phantom hacker’ scam aimed at older victims.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Fraud Schemes
- Money Laundering
Up for the challenge: Fighting fraud in an increasingly complex environment
Fraud schemes are ever more intricate, technology-driven and multinational, but there’s also more awareness and dedicated resources to fighting them than ever before, say members of the ACFE’s Board of Regents. The Regents met with Fraud Magazine during the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference to discuss the current state of fraud prevention and detection, and how fraud examiners can use artificial intelligence effectively and ethically in their work.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
Cento accused of cooking up misleading tomato labels and more
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California accuses well-known Italian food distributor Cento Fine Foods of selling inauthentic, inferior products marketed and labeled as “San Marzano Certified.” Cybersecurity tech firm Group-IB identified GHOST STADIUM as the perpetrator of a scheme that defrauded soccer fans out of $470 million to $1 billion during the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. First VPN was taken down in a coordinated campaign led by authorities in France and the Netherlands with support from Europol and Eurojust. Hui Ka Yan, founder of China-based property developer Evergrande, pleaded guilty to fraud. Federal prosecutors in New York arrested SantaCon President Stefan Pildes amid allegations that he used the widely attended, charity-branded Christmas pub crawl as a fraud vehicle.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Cyberfraud
Crude conduct: The long, dirty history of Elf Aquitaine
In the 1970s, France fell victim to the costly “sniffer planes” scandal when the government embraced pseudoscience and unproven technology amid economic strain, secrecy and the dismissal of expert warnings. Political pressure and institutional bias led Elf Aquitaine and government officials to abandon due diligence, ultimately enabling a $250 million fraud that entrenched deeper patterns of corruption.
Written By: Donn LeVie, Jr., CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Government Fraud
Real fraud lessons inside “Echoes of Deceit”
Tom Golden’s career as a forensic accounting leader informs his novel “Echoes of Deceit,” which highlights the critical role of human insight, ethics and credibility alongside technical skills in uncovering fraud.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Criminology and Psychology
Investigative journalists built a global network to expose fraud and corruption
OCCRP founders Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu, recipients of the ACFE’s 2026 Guardian Award, have transformed international collaboration into a frontline defense against modern financial crime. They underscore why cross‑border partnerships are more vital than ever in exposing fraud worldwide.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Government Fraud
- Money Laundering
Authorities intensify efforts to dismantle cyber-scam centers as they spread worldwide
A 2026 UN report calls cyber-scam operations in Southeast Asia a human rights crisis as approximately 300,000 are forced into criminality in the region. The CEO of anti-human trafficking group, the Mekong Club, details the dire working conditions for people in scam centers and what governments have done — and still need to do — to shut down operations now proliferating beyond Asia.
Written By: Matt Friedman
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Schemes
Hospice fraud explodes in Los Angeles and more
Cambodia targets scam syndicates with a historic new law. As a Russia-linked billing scheme unfolds, the U.S. halts new Medicare suppliers. More than 700 Los Angeles hospices are flagged for fraud. Jalen Smith, a key fixer in a major U.S. college basketball point‑shaving scheme, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery for manipulating NCAA games to profit from illegal betting.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Health Care Fraud
- Money Laundering
Prosecutors uncover marriage‑for‑money scheme and more
La Liga offers cash for piracy tip‑offs. Cambodia hands over 73 suspected scam operators to South Korea. Customs fraud ring exposed at Port of Antwerp. Eleven charged in nationwide sham‑marriage ring targeting U.S. Navy.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Fraud Schemes
Massive elder fraud network uncovered and more
Four men extradited in $5 million grandparent scam, pageant owners entangled in fraud and trafficking scandals, flood control corruption scandal sparks arrests and protests, and two executives convicted in $233 million ACA fraud scheme.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Contract and Procurement Fraud
- Money Laundering
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