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Businessman Accused of Fraud in Tyre Import Scam A 28-year-old businessman, Ikechi Ndudem Solomon, has appeared before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court, facing serious allegations of defrauding a businesswoman of ₦3,437,000. The charges stem from claims that he falsely represented himself as a Dubai-based tyre importer to deceive the victim into handing over a significant sum of money. According to the prosecution, Solomon was initially known as a trader of foodstuffs at Oniru Market in Lekki. However, he allegedly fabricated his identity, presenting himself as an importer of tyres based in Dubai. This deception led the complainant, Deborah Oguta, to believe that he could procure tyres for her from China. The prosecution stated that between March and May 2023, Solomon collected the money from Oguta under the pretense of arranging the importation of tyres. Despite receiving the funds, he failed to deliver the goods or refund the payment. Instead, it is alleged that he used the money for pe...

Global Scam Crackdown: WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Accounts in 2025 In a significant move to combat online fraud, WhatsApp has deleted 6.8 million accounts during the first half of 2025. This action is part of an ongoing effort to tackle global scams and malicious activities that have increasingly plagued digital communication platforms. According to reports, organized crime groups were responsible for most of these accounts. These entities used the platform to deceive users across multiple countries. The accounts were reportedly linked to scam centers located in Southeast Asia, with operations primarily based in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Thailand. These centers are known for orchestrating various fraudulent schemes, including fake investment opportunities and unauthorized group chat hijacking. Criminals leveraged advanced tools, including artificial intelligence, to craft messages that appeared more authentic and convincing. This made it harder for users to distinguish between legiti...

The Growing Threat of Fake Science in Academic Publishing The integrity of academic publishing is under threat as organized networks of bad actors are increasingly infiltrating the system to promote fraudulent scientific research. Experts warn that this trend is undermining the credibility of medical and scientific research, with far-reaching consequences for public health and scientific progress. A recent study published in the journal PNAS has uncovered evidence of coordinated efforts by groups of editors and "brokers" who facilitate the publication of low-quality or outright fake research. By analyzing over five million scientific articles from 70,000 journals, researchers have identified a growing network of misconduct that bypasses traditional peer review processes. Lead author Reece Richardson, a social scientist at Northwestern University, emphasized the scale of the problem: “There are groups of editors conspiring to publish low-quality articles at scale, escaping...