MURDER FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS
UP: Insurance fraud amount in Sambhal crosses Rs 100 crore; ED seeks documents from police
A massive insurance scam, exceeding Rs 100 crore, has been uncovered in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, involving fraudulent policies, fake documents, and even murders to claim insurance money. Police have arrested 52 people and are investigating links to 12 states, with the Enforcement Directorate also taking interest.
Death Certificate Scam: Delhi HC issues notice to MCD, govt over alleged verification lapses
The Delhi High Court has taken cognizance of alleged lapses in death certificate issuance by the MCD and Delhi government, prompted by a plea highlighting a large-scale insurance scam. Notices have been issued, directing authorities to clarify verification protocols.
Andrew Witty steps down as UnitedHealth Group CEO as company fights executive murder, rising costs, and stock crash
UnitedHealth Group said CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for “personal reasons” and suspended its 2025 forecast, sending shares of the healthcare giant tumbling nearly 10%. Witty will act as a senior advisor to his successor, Stephen Hemsley, who served as UnitedHealth Group’s CEO from 2006 to 2017. The company in April also posted its first earnings miss since 2008.
Star Health hacker says they sent death threats, bullets to India executives
A hacker known as xenZen, who previously leaked Star Health's customer data, has claimed responsibility for sending death threats and bullets to the insurer's CEO and CFO. The threats stemmed from alleged denials of medical claims to customers, prompting police investigation and arrest of an individual involved in couriering the packages.
Here's how Luigi Mangione could go scot-free in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces a trial marred by public sympathy and accusations of bias.
Big loss! UnitedHealth has lost a whopping $63 billion in market value since former CEO Brian Johnson was killed
UnitedHealth has faced a huge loss of $63 billion in market value since the tragic death of CEO Brian Thompson. This colossal loss has raised concerns over the company’s future and its impact on the healthcare industry.
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'Who's next?': Misinformation and online threats after US CEO slaying
Further exemplifying that failure, disinformation security company Cyabra identified hundreds of accounts across the Elon Musk-owned X and Meta-owned Facebook that spread a host of conspiracy theories related to the murder. They included the unfounded claim that Thompson's wife was involved in the killing as the couple was experiencing relationship issues.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, other charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's death
Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare's CEO, pleads not guilty to murder and terrorism charges. His attorney claims statements by NYC Mayor Eric Adams compromise a fair trial. Mangione, arrested five days post-shooting, allegedly targeted Brian Thompson due to hostility towards health insurance executives.
Luigi Mangione, accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, faces federal charge that's eligible for death penalty
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was extradited to New York to face federal stalking and murder charges, potentially including the death penalty. Mangione was apprehended in Pennsylvania and transported under heavy security. He faces parallel state charges for the December 4th attack, which involved a shooting outside a Manhattan hotel.
Luigi Mangione, United Healthcare CEO murder suspect, shared a quote from Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti
United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder suspect Luigi Mangione came from a privileged upbringing, part of an influential real estate family in the Baltimore area. He lived a wealthy but successful life who in recent months had suffered physical and psychological pain. One of social media posts that shared a quote from Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti has now gone viral.
How NYPD nabbed Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. A McDonald's employee recognized Mangione from NYPD-released photos. Police discovered a ghost gun, manifesto, fake IDs, and cash. Evidence linked him to the crime scene, including shell casings etched with words mirroring a book critical of the insurance industry.
Why thousands are supporting Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, and fundraising for him
A McDonald's worker identified Mangione. Police arrested Mangione in Pennsylvania. He possessed a ghost gun, suppressor, and anti-healthcare manifesto. Social media users rallied behind Mangione. They used hashtags like #FreeLuigi. Some offered financial aid. Many criticized the US healthcare system. They cited insurance claim denials. The public showed little sympathy for the deceased CEO.
Google pulls McDonald's negative reviews over arrest in UnitedHealth murder
The negative comments aimed at McDonald's were the latest in what is known as "review bombing," where an establishment is hit with a litany of bad reviews based on a political view or an occurrence unrelated to its actual business.
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's fatal shooting, health insurance companies take major action on websites
Major health insurance companies have hidden the names and photos of their executives from easy public access a week after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in New York. For instance, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield now redirects its own leadership page to its “about us” page. In the US, people have been facing both rising health care costs and insurance premiums and with this incident, public frustration is out in the open.
More than meets the eye? UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was separated from wife at the time of shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was tragically shot in midtown Manhattan on December 4, was reportedly separated from his wife, Paulette Thompson, at the time of his death. The couple had been living in separate homes for years in Maple Grove, Minnesota, though Thompson maintained a close relationship with his family.
Wanted the smiling assassin! NYPD releases UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killer's photo, here's how he looks
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tragically gunned down outside the New York Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves across the city.
‘Deny, defend, depose’: What does the message on bullet casings from UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting mean?
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead outside a Manhattan hotel, sparking an intense investigation. Authorities found cryptic messages on bullet casings, possibly linking the crime to insurance-related issues. The police are exploring a skilled gunman’s motive while gathering evidence, including a water bottle and phone dropped during the killer's escape. Thompson’s previous threats could also offer insights into the motive. The killer remains on the run, but the investigation is intensifying.
2016 hit and run case: Delhi tribunal orders insurance company to compensate kin with Rs 1.98 cr
A Delhi court ordered an insurance company to compensate the parents of Sidhharth Sharma, who died in a hit and run in 2016, with Rs 1.98 crore. The court found the father of the minor driver negligent for allowing his son to drive recklessly, leading to Sharma's death. The court directed the insurance company to pay the compensation along with interest, holding the father's company liable for the amount.
Former reality TV star Tim Norman convicted in murder-for-hire plot of his nephew
In connection to the March 2016 murder of Andre Montgomery, the "Welcome to Sweetie Pie" star Tim Norman was found guilty by a federal jury.
Dulquer Salmaan, Sobhita Dhulipala's thriller on India’s longest-wanted fugitive, Kurup, now on OTT
The film chronicles the life of Sukumara Kurup who faked his death in the 1980s.
8 major death cases which are not covered in term life insurance
Death due to any condition that existed while availing the term insurance policy will not be settled by the insurer.
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana: Accidental death, disability cover@Rs 12 p.a
A social security scheme of the government, PMSBY aims to provide insurance cover to individuals in cases of accidents leading to death or disability. The cover is for a one-year period, starting June 1 to May 31 of the subsequent year.
Sweden halts probe into 1986 murder of PM Olof Palme
The case's chief prosecutor, Krister Petersson, said the case was being closed because the main suspect, Stig Engstrom, had died in 2000. Palme was gunned down on Feb. 28, 1986, after he and his wife Lisbet Palme left a movie theater in the Swedish capital.
Another extradition setback for India as UK refuses to deport Indian-origin murder accused couple
Both Londoners are alleged to have adopted Gopal, an orphan farm boy from Gujarat, insured his life and then arranged for his murder.
Insurer to treat murder as accidental death: NCDRC
The ruling came in connection with a 2009 murder case to direct the insurance company to pay insured amount of Rs 20 lakh to Pawan Muchandani whose father was murdered.
’Til prison do us apart: Indrani & Peter Mukerjea, and other couples whose crimes put them behind bars
Indrani is seeking a divorce from her husband and murder co-accused, Peter, while in prison.
Soon, drunk drivers will not be eligible for insurance claims
The bill provides for stringent penalties, including jail term and suspension of driving licence, for offences such as juvenile driving, speeding, dangerous driving.
Mayawati rattled by Modi's demonetisation move: BJP
Under Mayawati government, over 30000 cases of atrocities against Dalits were registered besides 11000 cases of murders, he claimed, questioning her claim of working for the community.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal wants 'amendment' in crop insurance scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal claimed there are certain "short comings" in the Centre's new crop insurance scheme and said an amendment was needed.
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