Collapsed Bitcoin exchange boss faces $2.6 mn theft claim

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 14:42

The former head of MtGox reportedly faced fresh criminal charges today over allegations he stole USD 2.6 million from clients, as police questioned him about hundreds of millions of dollars worth of missing Bitcoins.

Bitcoin exchange CEO to face new criminal allegations

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 09:54

Japanese police will re-arrest the CEO of collapsed Bitcoin exchange MtGox on theft allegations, reports said Thursday, as he faces questions over the disappearance of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of the virtual currency.

Petrobras scandal touches Brazil's business elite

Last Updated: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 09:49

Brazilian police began another phase in the investigation of massive corruption at state oil company Petrobras, arresting the heads of two of the country`s most important companies.

Japan investigators quizzing Toyota executive on drug charges

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 17:41

She is being held for allegedly importing oxycodone -- an opioid used to relieve pain -- without permission from the authorities, a crime that "is subject to one to 10 years in prison," he said.

Racket involved in theft and piracy of Satellite TV signals busted, kingpin arrested

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 12:59

During the raid, more than two dozen workers were caught red-handed, digitally stealing live feed of Indian TV pay channels using more than 50 DTH and cable TV set-top boxes.

FIR lodged against Parsvnath, EOW probes buyers' allegation

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 21:47

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against realty firm Parsvnath Developers for allegedly duping buyers of crores of rupees in its housing project in Civil Lines area of North Delhi.

Brazil police make new arrests in Petrobras scandal

Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 21:32

Brazilian police launched a new round of arrests today in the corruption scandal at state oil giant Petrobras, a day after massive nationwide demonstrations against leftist President Dilma Rousseff.

Reliance Jio files complaint against contractors in Rajkot

Last Updated: Monday, March 9, 2015, 17:51

Facing a penalty of Rs 1 crore from the Municipal Corporation here, Reliance Jio has lodged a police complaint against its contractors in the city for "misuse and abuse" of mandate given by it to lay cables.

Britain distances itself from HSBC scandal

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 21:10

The UK on Friday distanced itself from the scandal involving HSBC, two days after Swiss police raided the global banking giant's offices in Geneva as part of its probe into "suspected money laundering" that involves 1,195 Indians.

MP Police receive Central sanction to prosecute IAS couple

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 22:09

Lokayukta police have received sanction from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, to prosecute the suspended IAS couple accused of amassing assets worth Rs 41 crore.

Former Mumbai top cop Satyapal Singh joins BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:35

Former Mumbai police commissioner Satyapal Singh, who had resigned last week, on Sunday joined BJP saying he left a "good chair" to take part in the "remaking" of the country.

HC denies relief to Delhi Police head constable in firing case

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 09:44

The Delhi High Court has upheld the three-year sentence handed down to a head constable for firing at a man with his official weapon in 1996 while in the company of his criminal associates.