US
US-based Ghanaian sentenced 4 years to prison over $8M romance fraud
Kofi Osei pleaded guilty in September 2022, a statement from US authorities said.
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Tech
Five signs your firm needs to upgrade their case management system
The right case management system software can help your firm stay on top of deadlines, streamline workflows, and provide better client service.
Legal Futures
Europe
UK: Barrister jailed for defrauding his own grandmother disbarred
Darren Craig Stapleford was found to have transferred approximately £11,000 from his grandmother’s bank account to his own, and used her bank card to withdraw £4,240 in cash and pay for online goods and services.
Legal Futures
Tech
Emerging technologies re-shaping the legal world
The legal profession has continuously faced accusations of being reluctant to embrace technology.
Fortune India
Europe
Hong Kong activist's London lawyers receive rape and death threats
Lai, 75, who is a British citizen, has been in jail since 2020 and faces a trial on national security charges for sedition and colluding with foreign forces, related to the work of his online newspaper Apple Daily.
The Law Society Gazette
Others
Wellness therapist or Tinder date? India court refuses to quash proceedings against woman accused of online cheating
Commenting on the chats, the court said it was the accused who lured the complainant into the wellness therapy.
Livelaw
Crime
Ghanaian pleads guilty in $4 m romance fraud scheme
Osei, who was charged in February 2021, pleaded guilty to seven counts of making a false statement to a bank, six counts of wire fraud, and two counts of money laundering.
DL News
Europe
French footballer Pogba’s brother charged in extortion case
Mathias Pogba, 32, has admitted to being behind a bizarre video published online on August 27 promising “great revelations” about the Juventus player and French national team member.
AFP
Business
Desist from investing with them – SEC, EOCO caution against 17 unlicensed entities
In a joint statement, it said in accordance with the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), both regulatory bodies embarked on joint investigations into the activities of the...
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General
‘I’ve been offered plea deals, but I turned it down because I am innocent’ – Abdul Inusah on fraud case in US
In interviews granted to GH One’s Francis Abban and on Assase Radio, he maintains that he is innocent and that he even turned down plea deals offered by US Prosecutors.
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Tech
Dennislaw rolls out updated search functionality. What does it mean for their users?
This is the first in what is expected to be a series of improvements in general user experiences
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Tech
How Can ‘No-Code’ Digitally Transform the Legal Sector?
The legal sector’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic opens many doors to advancements facilitated through new technology. One such advancement is “no-code” software creation, a means by which firms can create their own digital solutions....
lawyer-monthly.com | Mat Rule
Others
Influencers in Australia risk jail for breaking finance tips rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says they may need a licence to give such advice.
BBC
Africa
Brazilian hacking group demands $15M after cyber attack on SA's credit bureau, TransUnion
A Brazilian hacker group, N4aughtysecTU, has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on a server of one of South Africa's credit reporting agencies, TransUnion South Africa.
DL News
US
US: Disney employees, former judge among 108 arrested for alleged human trafficking operations
The suspects were arrested in a six-day undercover human trafficking operation.
CBS News
Courts
19-year-old student sentenced 30 months over online dating fraud
On Facebook, Obed Dzorgbenyui is said to have disguised himself as a female nurse from the Ho Technical University.
DL News
Business
GRA to pilot e-commerce tax in April
The action is said to be in line with the Value Added Tax (VAT) law, which stipulates the taxation of e-commerce – VAT Law 870 Section 16.
DL News
Europe
France defender Kurt Zouma fined £250,000 after cats kick shame
Zouma has now been fined £250,000 by West Ham, which equates to two weeks wages for the centre-back. The money will be paid to animal welfare charities.
UK Mirror
Africa
Burkina Faso suspended from Ecowas – sources
The 15-member bloc held an online meeting to discuss how to respond to the ousting of President Roch Kaboré.
BBC
Africa
Sudan court orders end to internet shutdown
The military has released several civilian leaders but the deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok remains in detention.
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