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Jason Zhao's day was turned upside down on a Monday morning when someone stole his father's new smart phone during a grocery shopping trip in Scarborough. Thanks to iCloud tracking and a bit of luck, Zhao was able to trail the thief across the city and
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The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability's Subcommittee on Government Operations has announced a hearing on "An Update on Mail Theft and Crime." The hearing aims to address the growing issue of mail theft, which continues to negatively impact communities across the country. Members of the
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Police in Mumbai's Powai and Visakhapatnam have arrested three alleged members of an interstate gang involved in stealing wallets or bags containing banking ATM or debit cards and mobiles from scooters near examination centers. The arrested individuals, Prince Singh (27), Krishna Jasbir (21), and Dharmender Singh (30), all
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In a sudden and severe cyberattack, crypto exchange CoinDCX was targeted, resulting in the loss of approximately $44 million (Rs 380 crore) from one of the company's internal accounts. The incident has highlighted the vulnerabilities of the crypto industry, emphasizing the need for robust security measures and collaboration
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Danny Simpson, a 62-year-old with a long history of theft, stole chocolate bars from two Co-op stores in Leicester in April. Simpson was challenged by staff at one store but ignored them and continued to steal. He was eventually caught by police, who found crack cocaine on him. Simpson pleaded
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A 60-year-old man in Noida, India, lost Rs.12.30 lakh to cybercriminals who hacked his mobile phone on the pretext of a pending Indraprasthra Gas Limited (IGL) bill. The victim, Brij Bhusan Prasad, a retired employee of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), received a call from
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Rising cases of vandalism and theft of key infrastructure in Beitbridge West, including solar panels, irrigation equipment, and electricity equipment, have raised concerns among community members and authorities. The prevalence of these crimes is disrupting essential services and posing significant financial losses to the government and ordinary people. Member of
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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed deep concern over the increasing wave of sabotage and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure across the country. This has resulted in widespread connectivity blackouts, impacting millions of subscribers, and causing disruptions to network services. The affected infrastructure, including power cables,
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Organized retail crime has surged in recent years, with transnational criminal organizations targeting U.S. shippers, retailers, and the supply chain through sophisticated schemes. These crimes result in billions of dollars in losses each year, contributing to higher consumer prices and driving up insurance costs. Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of
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A doctor and her husband, Attiya Sheikh and Omer Sheikh, have been sentenced to ten months in jail for selling stolen personal protective equipment (PPE) on eBay during the COVID-19 pandemic. The duo made almost £8,000 by selling gloves, face masks, and wipes stolen from the NHS. The crimes
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Attiya Sheikh, a doctor, and her husband, Omer Sheikh, were sentenced to 10 months each in prison for stealing and selling personal protective equipment (PPE) from the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair made almost £8,000 by selling face masks, gloves, and wipes on eBay when hospitals were
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A doctor and her husband, who sold stolen personal protective equipment (PPE) to make almost £8,000, have been sentenced to 10 months in prison. Attiya and Omer Sheikh, who admitted resetting PPE stolen from NHS Scotland between May 30 and October 7, 2020, appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court in
