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United States freezes all Somalia aid over corruption, food aid theft

U.S. suspends all aid programs to Somalia over corruption, theft of food relief MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has suspended all ongoing aid programs benefiting the Somali people, citing systemic corruption and “unacceptable behavior” by Federal Government officials, including interference with international relief operations, U.S. officials said. The decision follows specific allegations that Somali authorities destroyed a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse funded by the U.S. and illegally seized 76 tons of food…

Two arrested in Paris after daring Louvre jewel theft

Two arrested after audacious daylight heist of France’s crown jewels at the Louvre Two men were detained near Paris on Wednesday evening in connection with a brazen daylight robbery at the Louvre that exposed unexpected vulnerabilities in one of the world’s most secure cultural institutions. French prosecutors said one suspect was arrested at Charles de Gaulle airport as he attempted to board a flight to Algeria, and a second was rounded up later the same night, bringing a dramatic overnight twist to an already…

Somali Immigrant Who Directed Public Housing in Minneapolis Confesses to Multi-Million Dollar Theft

Sharmarke Issa stands accused of orchestrating a staggering $7.6 million of the $50 million heist from the Feeding Our Future (FOF) nutrition program. Out of this, he pocketed a whopping $3.5 million, which he must repay as restitution.A former Somalian refugee and the chair of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA), Issa, 40, of Edina, admitted to federal wire fraud charges on Wednesday. Court records reveal he masterminded a complicated money-laundering scheme that siphoned funds meant for feeding children during…

Ivory Coast: site visitors security and theft included

The house supply trade has exploded over the previous two years. They're mentioned to be greater than a thousand motorbike suppliers, affiliated with massive on-line gross sales firms or working on their very own behalf. Immediately, already victims of many site visitors accidents, they are saying they're the goal of gangs that concentrate on the theft of their autos and the income they carry with them.…