Sam Bankman-Fried claims in a recent interview that his donations to Republicans prevented Democrats from helping him during legal troubles. He discusses past drug abuse allegations and his prison life.

Twenty-five Canadians have been charged in a complex 'grandparent scam' that defrauded elderly Americans out of more than $21 million. Allegedly, the scammers targeted seniors using false pretenses and fear tactics. The operation involved multiple call centers in Montreal, with many victims across 46 states. Authorities are working closely to curb these fraud schemes.

Officials from Elon Musk's DOGE Service proposed using IRS tax records to check federal benefits payments for fraud, prompting legal and privacy concerns within the IRS.

In Singapore, three individuals have been charged with fraud involving the alleged rerouting of high-end Nvidia chips to the AI firm DeepSeek. This case suggests deeper implications involving international AI regulations and supply chain issues.

Scam centers in Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar, continue to thrive despite rescue efforts. Trapped individuals face forced labor within scam mills, exploiting victims globally.