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This new DOT system finally stops illegal truckers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is rolling out a new federal trucking registration system called Motus, which the department says will use biometrics and better data checks to catch fraud. The move comes as DOT says thousands of suspicious registration numbers may be tied to fake carriers, and as the administration keeps leaning on states it says have been too loose with CDL rules.

How This Charity Spent $6.5 Million on Luxury

A Minnesota attorney general lawsuit says a crime-prevention nonprofit diverted millions to personal spending, luxury trips, and private businesses. The case adds another ugly lesson in how public-minded language can hide private appetite.

Sham Marriages Used to Access Military Bases

A federal indictment alleges a transnational fraud ring recruited U.S. citizens, including Navy members, into fake marriages to obtain base IDs and green cards. The case names several defendants, notes staged wedding photos, and describes a bribery plot to get unauthorized Department of Defense ID cards.

Luxury Dealer’s Title Fraud Exposed

A married couple who ran a Davie luxury car dealership were arrested after state troopers say they found altered titles, fake invoices, and possible VIN work on high-end cars.