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9 News
2 days ago
- Business
- 9 News
'Money mules' loaning bank accounts to help crooks launder millions
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here "Money mules" renting out their bank accounts are helping criminals launder millions of dollars in Australia. The Australian Federal Police and the Australian Banking Association are urging Australians to not share their banking details or loan their account out, as they step up efforts to curb this criminal activity. Money mules are people who – knowingly or unknowingly – are recruited by criminal syndicates to transfer illicit money in and out of their personal accounts to make the funds appear legitimate to authorities. People are being warned against renting or loaning out their bank accounts to potential criminals. (Nine) Money mules may also rent or sell their account for a payment. This routing of money through a legitimate Australian bank account obfuscates the flow of the dirty cash, making it difficult to track. The mules are paid anywhere from $200 to $500 for the use of their personal accounts and may receive a commission on funds received into their accounts (typically about 10 per cent). Fund transfers from legitimate bank accounts can obscure the trail of illicit money. (Getty) Criminals target potential money mules through social media, messaging or gaming platforms, chat forums, online advertisements and even in face-to-face meetings. Job and romance scams and even outright threats have been used to gain access to people's bank accounts for fund transfers. Criminal networks are also increasingly instructing money mules to move funds through cryptocurrency exchanges/ATMs (CATM) and global money transfer apps, as these platforms enable faster and more discreet transfers than traditional banking institutions. In these instances, money mules are instructed to withdraw physical cash from their account and deposit it into a CATM, where the money is sent to a digital wallet controlled by the criminal. According to Scamwatch, $141.7 million was lost to scammers via bank transfers last year. Money laundering convictions carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment in Australia. AFP Detective Superintendent Marie Andersson said money laundering was an integral part of organised crime. "It is illegal to rent, buy or sell bank accounts, and doing so supports the criminal ecosystem," Andersson said. "Your account may be housing money derived from scams, extortion, drug trafficking and terrorism." ABA Chief Executive Anna Bligh said mule accounts were a key part of a scammer's business model and banks were focused on shutting them down. "I urge Australians to steer clear if you've seen an advertisement or are approached to rent or sell your bank account," she said. "There's a good chance you're being recruited to hide the profits of criminal activity." If you are concerned your identity has been compromised, contact the national identity and cyber support service IDCARE. crime Fraud banks Australia national CONTACT US
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Flames linked to 109-point forward
The Calgary Flames are at a crossroads. On one side, they have plenty of exciting young talent such as Matt Coronato, Joel Farabee, Morgan Frost, Kevin Bahl, and, of course, goaltender Dustin Wolf, who finished second in Calder voting. On the other side, Jonathan Huberdeau still has a $10.5 million cap hit, Nazem Kadri is not getting any younger, and the loaded Western Conference will not make cracking the playoffs for the first time since 2022 any easier. One name to watch for is Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson, who, if the Flames could somehow acquire him, would signal a belief in this current core and set them up for a legitimate run at the postseason. NHL Insider Frank Seravalli believes 'the Flames would love to get their hands, somehow, on Jason Robertson, I think in a deal that could involve Rasmus Andersson.' Andersson, 29 in October, has been a sturdy, right-shot defenseman in Calgary for nearly a decade. However, he also enters 2025-26 on an expiring, $4.55 million deal, and the Flames have historically had trouble recruiting and retaining top talent. Swapping Andersson for Robertson, who is also a pending restricted free agent, makes sense on paper for each team. Dallas needs right-handed defensemen, and Calgary needs elite scorers up front. The Stars probably want to lock up Robertson for the long term, given his 109-point output in 2022-23, followed by consecutive 80-point campaigns from 2023-25. But, money is tight down there, and dumping his $7.75 million owed this year for an immediate contributor like Andersson is not a bad second option. There is no knowing if this sort of deal will actually go down, but each front office has to at least consider the switch.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL trade rumors: Flames' Rasmus Andersson linked to potential trade for Stars' $31 million winger in wild proposal
NHL-Rasmus Andersson (Credit: Getty Images) A major NHL trade rumor is heating up as Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is reportedly being floated. In a potential blockbuster deal involving a $31 million Dallas Stars winger. While no move is official, speculation around this proposal is gaining serious traction following a recent report by an NHL insider. The suggestion involves Dallas possibly trading one of their high-salary forwards to Calgary, with Andersson as a possible return piece. The scenario, while not confirmed, has sparked discussion given the teams' current roster needs and cap situations. Flames in the mix to bolster offense through major trade splash The Calgary Flames have been reshaping their roster this offseason and may be exploring ways to add more offensive power. Rasmus Andersson has been a core piece on the blue line, but with his rising trade value, some believe he could help land a top-six forward. From the Dallas Stars' side, offloading a player with a significant contract would help with cap flexibility. The rumored player, a winger signed to a $31 million deal could bring experience and scoring to a Calgary team that lacked both last season. Rasmus Andersson's trade value is at an all-time high At 27, Andersson is entering his prime and remains on a team-friendly contract. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He has taken on top-pairing responsibilities. Played in all situations, and provided steady production from the back end, his affordability and versatility make him an attractive asset. For a contender like Dallas, acquiring a defenseman like Andersson could be part of a win-now strategy. Especially if they feel a need to reinforce their blue line without increasing cap pressure. No deal is imminent, but the smoke is real There's no official confirmation of trade talks, but the rumor has attracted attention around the league. The idea reflects both teams' current situations, and Calgary may be open to adding scoring depth. While Dallas could be looking to tweak its core to stay competitive. Whether or not a trade materializes. This rumor shows how teams are evaluating bold options as the NHL offseason continues. Also Read: NHL trade news: Bowen Byram stuns nhl fans by inking new deal with Buffalo Sabres, skipping arbitration drama Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Euronews
16-07-2025
- Health
- Euronews
Why myths around vaccines and autism are so persistent
Another major study has confirmed that routine childhood vaccines do not cause autism. The theory emerged three decades ago and caught fire after a study was published – and later retracted – in a major medical journal in 1998. While the theory has since been discredited in many studies from around the world, the myth still persists. Today, anti-vaccine activists often point to aluminium, which is used in trace amounts in many childhood jabs to increase their effectiveness, to argue that the vaccines are unsafe. Danish researchers investigated this in the latest study, which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and included more than one million children born in Denmark between 1997 and 2018. It found that aluminium-containing vaccines do not raise the risk of health issues such as autism spectrum disorder, asthma, or autoimmune disorders. Dr Niklas Andersson, one of the study's authors and a vaccine researcher at Denmark's Statens Serum Institut (SSI), described the results as 'reassuring'. 'We have not found anything that indicates that the very small amount of aluminium used in the childhood vaccination programme increases the risk of 50 different health conditions in childhood," Andersson said in a statement. The researchers said the findings should be used to dispel misinformation about vaccines, which have become a political flashpoint in recent years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health authorities blame these falsehoods for driving an increase in the number of parents who opt out of routine vaccines, leaving an opening for preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough to make a comeback in Europe and elsewhere. Since 2010, vaccine coverage has fallen for at least one jab in Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Why the myth sticks around The theory that vaccines cause autism gained ground in the early 2000s, after the British doctor Andrew Wakefield published an article in The Lancet, a leading medical journal, in 1998 speculating that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine may cause autism. The study was full of methodological flaws and falsified data, and was later retracted. Wakefield, who made money from lawsuits filed against vaccine manufacturers, was also stripped of his medical license. But his ideas were compelling to parents who noticed that their children received the MMR vaccine around the same time they began showing signs of autism. Later studies went on to show that this was effectively a coincidence. While all vaccines come with some risk of side effects, routine childhood jabs are safe and effective – and do not raise the risk of autism, these studies concluded. The myth has stuck around, though, partly because much is still unknown about what actually causes autism, and because diagnoses have risen since the turn of the century. Scientists believe the uptick is due partly to increased awareness around autism and a wider definition of the disorder. They have also been researching whether environmental factors, such as prenatal exposure to air pollution or certain pesticides, may play a role. In April, US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr pledged to identify what causes autism by September as part of a massive research project. Kennedy said scientists would assess the food system, the environment, parenting approaches, and vaccines, in a move widely panned by independent researchers. Anders Hviid, a vaccine researcher at SSI, said large studies like the recent Danish report 'are part of the bulwark against the politicisation of health knowledge, which can damage trust in vaccines'. 'It is absolutely crucial that we clearly separate real science from politically motivated campaigns – otherwise we risk that it is Danish children who pay the price,' Hviid said.
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Sweden stars ready for England revenge after Lionesses ace's 'scared' warning
England and Sweden are set for another Euros face-off in Switzerland, three years on from a one-sided semi-final which saw the Lionesses come out on top en route to glory Sweden stars Magda Eriksson and Jonna Andersson have warned England not to underestimate them as they bid for revenge after their Euro 2022 semi-final meeting. England were comfortable winners on that occasion, romping to a 4-0 victory before beating Germany in the final. Eriksson played the full 90 minutes at Bramall Lane that night, while fellow defender Andersson came off the bench, and victory over England this week in Sweden would be especially sweet. England have scored 10 goals in their last two games, and Ella Toone said the Swedes should be 'scared' after the Lionesses put six past Wales on Sunday, but their opponents are ready for the challenge. 'I don't know why we should be scared,' Andersson said. 'I think we are a really good team and we've played good games now and before and against them as well. 'So we are well prepared and we know what we can do and hopefully we can show her and them that we are up for this fight and that we are going to do everything we can to go out and win the game.' Eriksson, who knows a number of the England squad members from her time at Chelsea, is balancing respect and confidence ahead ot the knockout tie. 'They've had a fantastic run and they are the the reigning champions, so I respect them a lot, but I also know what quantities we have in our team,' she said. The 4-0 loss is still on the mind of Sweden's players, but more as a cautionary tale than anything else. 'We have that game in the back of our mind, knowing that if we're not ready, if we're not 100% there, they can punish us,' Eriksson added. 'It's the same now. They can punish us, they can score four goals [against] us, if we are not switched on from minute one. 'So I think it's something that we learn from and we know what is there, but of course, many years have passed since that game. We are a different team now. So are England.' There's an argument that just as much can be read into the more recent qualifying games between - including a hard-fought draw in Gothenburg in July which sealed England's place at the tournament. 'There was a lot on the line that day because we needed to qualify and we needed a result,' England captain Leah WIlliamson said. 'I think it probably is the closest [to the pressure of Euros football], with it being the second time we'd played them as well, but I remember it being a pretty cagey game in that respect and I think [Thursday] will be different. Obviously it's knockout football and one of us is going home.' A number of Williamson's Arsenal team-mates played for Sweden in that 2022 game, including striker Stina Blackstenius, and the Lionesses skipper shared her thoughts about the rematch. "When you come up against a team where you had a previous fixture like that [the 2022 semi-final], you will always remember it. But so much has happened since,' she said. 'We've played each other twice since – and last year - so for us, it seems like a long time ago. Maybe for them too.'
