#crime
Lawmakers, Lawbreakers
#crime
Lawmakers, Lawbreakers
When politicians get caught committing crimes, it's like watching a toddler deny eating chocolate with their entire face smeared in it. There they are, standing in front of a podium, sweat glistening under the lights, swearing they “had no idea” that embezzling millions and hiding it in a fake charity called “Save the Puppies Foundation” was wrong. Their excuse? “I was hacked,” “It’s a smear campaign,” or the classic, “This is all news to me,” as if their signature didn’t appear on every shady document like a kid writing their name on the wall with permanent marker. And yet, despite overwhelming evidence, they strut back into office like nothing happened—because in politics, apparently, crime pays... and also gets you a book deal and a Netflix docuseries.
Warwickshire Warns: Fake QR Codes Emerge on Parking Signs, Directing Drivers to Fraudulent Website
- Friday, 25 April 2025
Fake QR codes appeared on parking signs in Warwick and Kenilworth, directing drivers to a fraudulent website for payment. Warwickshire District Council removed the stickers and alerted community wardens and CCTV teams. RingGo, the parking app provider, warned users that they do not use QR codes on their signs and urged people to report any suspected scam codes to local authorities. Residents suggested abandoning parking apps and returning to cash machines, but the council will continue to operate ticket machines in off-street car parks.
DWP Advisor Faces Jail Time for Pocketing £40k in Bogus Expenses and Faking Sick Notes
- Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Maurice Okello, an international policy advisor at the Department for Work and Pensions, has pleaded guilty to forging a medical note and fraudulently claiming £41,476.91 in expenses so he could travel the world. Between December 2022 and September 2023, Okello visited various destinations including Tampa, Boston, Mexico City, Marrakech, Kos, Prague, Brussels, and Gothenburg, while still receiving his £4,138 monthly salary. He also forged a sick note to take leave and continue traveling in August 2023. Judge Christopher Hehir warned Okello that he could face a custodial sentence due to the seriousness of his breach of trust.
Tool Thieves Steal £94M Worth of Goods from London Tradespeople in 'Epidemic' Wave
- Tuesday, 22 April 2025
According to recent data from Monster Mesh, over £94 million worth of tools were stolen from tradespeople in London last year, making it the region most affected by tool theft. West Yorkshire took second place with over £3 million worth of robberies. The issue is considered an "epidemic" by Blip Insurance's Gary Ross. In recent incidents, carpenter Anthony Martin and electrician Gina York had their vans broken into, resulting in losses of £18,000 and £5,000 respectively.
Florida Lawyer 'Most Trusted Attorney in Town' Sentenced to 15 Years for $800,000 Embezzlement Scheme
- Saturday, 19 April 2025
Florida lawyer Christopher Reynolds, who called himself the "most trusted attorney in town", was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing over $800,000 from clients' settlement money. He used this money to fund his own personal expenses, including a $30,585.60 OnlyFans spree, as well as purchases on Amazon, Uber rides, and PayPal transactions. Reynolds also flaunted his expensive hobbies on social media, showcasing his collection of high-end bikes and personalized merchandise with his law firm's logo.
