Crime and Criminals

Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say

Footage of a bear rifling through luxury cars was submitted to insurance companies, which paid out $140,000. But something seemed off.

By Annie Correal

Bitcoin (Currency) Crime and Criminals Federal Bureau of Investigation Frauds and Swindling Justice Department Lam, Malone Los Angeles (Calif) Miami (Fla) Miami Shores (Fla) Money Laundering Robberies and Thefts Serrano, Jeandiel Virtual Currency Washington (DC)

2 Stole $230 Million in Cryptocurrency and Went on a Spending Spree, U.S. Says

Malone Lam, 20, and Jeandiel Serrano, 21, schemed to obtain 4,100 Bitcoin from a single victim, federal prosecutors said.

By Annie Correal

Crime and Criminals Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Railroads Self-Defense Stations and Terminals (Passenger) Subways Transit Systems

What Can You Do if Violence Breaks Out on Your Train or Bus?

Public transportation is not necessarily more dangerous than other settings, but there are some ways that experts recommend to get out of a risky situation.

By Lola Fadulu

Artificial Intelligence Computers and the Internet Crime and Criminals Human Trafficking Mayorkas, Alejandro Social Media

The Department of Homeland Security Is Embracing A.I.

The agency will be the first in the federal government to roll out a comprehensive plan to integrate the technology into a variety of uses, from fighting crime to helping disaster survivors.

By Cecilia Kang

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