Authorities are working to identify Australians who fell victim to romance scams after a raid on a scam centre in Manila led to the arrest of 250 alleged cyber criminals, with the AFP collaborating with Philippine authorities to execute the search warrant. More than 190 foreign nationals and 68 Filipinos were arrested for immigration offences, with police seizing hundreds of computers, thousands of sim cards, and mobile phones. The AFP, along with technical and cryptocurrency experts, are working with the Philippines Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission and National Bureau of Investigation to gather information on the scam operations targeting Australian men through social media and dating apps for fraudulent cryptocurrency investments.
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Auckland beat Victory to close on ALM premiership
Auckland FC is on the brink of securing the A-League Men premiership in their inaugural season after a 2-0 victory over Melbourne Victory, with goals from Louis Verstraete and Guillermo May. This win puts Auckland seven points ahead with two games remaining, needing Melbourne City to lose or draw against Western Sydney to clinch the title. Auckland's goalkeeper, Alex Paulsen, made crucial saves during the match, while Melbourne Victory's finals position is now at risk...
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