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Publicly reported fraud cases, examined through an investigative lens. Original source dates, reported legal outcomes and forensic lessons—kept clearly separate.

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BEC cases · Case review

DOJ secures $5.3 million forfeiture in union BEC case

A 2025 US civil forfeiture order followed an alleged $6.4 million payment diversion targeting a Massachusetts workers union.

US Department of Justice
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BEC cases · Case review

Eight-year sentence in multinational BEC operation

A December 2024 DOJ report described a convicted BEC operator, deceptive business communications and money-mule accounts.

US Department of Justice, District of Connecticut
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Domain fraud · Case review

Supplier impersonation scam: over $40 million intercepted

INTERPOL’s 2024 report describes a slightly different supplier email address, a $42.3 million transfer and cross-border intervention.

INTERPOL
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Case reviews are based on cited law-enforcement reports, not private Digitpol investigations. Older cases remain dated; they are not presented as breaking news. Arrests and allegations are distinguished from convictions.
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Investigate the message. Verify the payment.

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