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France news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

New footage shows Louvre jewel thieves making their escape

Masked thieves used a stolen ladder-equipped lorry to break into the Paris museum, stealing eight jewellery pieces worth €88m and fleeing on motorbikes.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A few things to consider before committing a museum heist

Laure Beccuau, the lead prosecutor in the recent Louvre case involving the theft of more than $100 million worth of historic jewelry, suggested in an interview on French news channel BFMTV this week that the job could be the work of organized crime or commissioned by a major "sponsor." But lawyer Christopher Marinello, founder and CEO of Art Recovery International, a London and Venice-based group specializing in tracking down stolen works of art, dismisses the latter Hollywood scenario.
Arts
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Key questions answered about football's black market for tickets

Premier League tickets are widely available on overseas unauthorised resale platforms, often with inflated listings, high service fees, and rapidly delivered digital tickets.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

ABC News Studios investigates the case of the stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers

The 2005 theft of Judy Garland's ruby slippers remained unsolved until a 2018 breakthrough revealed new leads, FBI involvement, and possible black market connections.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Nvidia AI chips worth $1B smuggled to China after Trump export controls

US export controls impact black market transactions and lead Chinese firms to rely on third-party data centers for restricted Nvidia chips.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Gang suspected of luxury car thefts in border areas are now targeting Dublin

An organized crime gang is suspected of stealing luxury cars in border counties and stripping them for parts for the black market.
Miscellaneous
NYC parents
fromsilive
5 months ago

Feds: Staten Island man ran illegal cannabis farm; nearly 3,700 pounds of weed, 30K plants seized

A Staten Island man is accused of running a black-market cannabis farm tied to state-licensed cultivators, facing severe federal charges.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Why Would a Self-Respecting Booze Connoisseur Buy an Illegal, Secret Bottle From a Stranger? Two Words: "Pure White."

"Over the decades, American vacationers have acquired a tropical taste for Pure White Hennessy, but the bottles have never been available in the U.S. market."
Cocktails
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

BGC survey forecasts 2.7 billion wagered each year on UK's illegal gambling market

The UK sees £2.7 billion annually wagered on unlicensed betting sites, causing concern for both the industry and consumers.
#facebook
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Social media marketing

Facebook Groups are fueling a black market for Uber and DoorDash accounts, says a new report

Facebook groups are facilitating a black market for unauthorized Uber and DoorDash accounts, creating serious safety risks.
Social media marketing
fromKqed
6 months ago

Black Market Groups on Facebook Sell Thousands of Fake Uber, Delivery Accounts | KQED

Facebook hosts numerous black market groups selling ride-share accounts, risking rider safety.
The lack of regulatory enforcement allows Facebook to ignore harmful content related to account fraud.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Social media marketing

Facebook Groups are fueling a black market for Uber and DoorDash accounts, says a new report

Social media marketing
fromKqed
6 months ago

Black Market Groups on Facebook Sell Thousands of Fake Uber, Delivery Accounts | KQED

Facebook hosts numerous black market groups selling ride-share accounts, risking rider safety.
The lack of regulatory enforcement allows Facebook to ignore harmful content related to account fraud.
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DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Lego Black Market Fetches Big Prices for Little Plastic Bricks

Lego kits and minifigures are becoming high-value collectibles, with certain sets worth thousands.
The rise in Lego's value has led to black market activity and theft.
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