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🇺🇸 - Five current and former IRS employees have been charged in a scheme to fraudulently collect COVID-19 aid.
According to court documents, the defendants tried to obtain a total of USD 1 million by submitting false applications.
According to the Department of Justice, the defendants used the money for cars, luxury goods and personal travel. Brian Saulsberry of Memphis obtained USD 171 400 and is accused of buying a Mercedes and cushioning a personal investment account.
Tina Humes, also of Memphis, received USD 123 612 according to the DOJ, and is accused of using it to buy jewelry and go on a trip to Las Vegas.
This is part of a larger effort to crack down on COVID-19 fraud schemes that has led to 150 prosecutions and the seizure of USD 75 million dollars.
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GLOBAL SITUATIONAL BRIEFING
Data Current as of 19 June 2026, 00:00
SITUATION DASHBOARD
GEOPOLITICAL HOTSPOTS:
Iran Nuclear Accord — US lifts naval blockade; Iran's Supreme Leader claims Trump negotiated "out of desperation." EU refuses to lift sanctions until formal nuclear deal. Vice President Vance delays Switzerland trip for Tehran talks. Status: De-escalatory posture, but deal still incomplete.
Ukraine-Russia Kinetic War — Massive Ukrainian drone strikes ongoing on Russian infrastructure (Moscow oil refinery, 6+ Sichen drones confirmed). Zelenskyy executing strategic strike campaign. Artillery/missile activity elevated but not showing escalation trajectory.
Sub-Saharan Instability — Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists claim attack on Niger's Niamey airport (35 killed). Myanmar military airstrike on civilians (7 dead, Rakhine state). Regional terrorism uptick.
Lebanon-Israel Tensions — Artillery and airstrikes reported in southern Lebanon (al-Rahibat, Nabatieh). Ongoing but not widening.
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