Rigging

Tech Giants Settle for $4.3 Million After Allegations of Overcharging U.S. Army and Rigging Bids

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WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice recently disclosed settlements with two technology companies accused of fraudulent practices in their dealings with the U.S. Army. Iron Bow Technologies and Dell Technologies have both agreed to multi-million-dollar settlements totaling more than $4 million combined, aiming to resolve allegations of inflating prices on computer hardware sold to the military. According to the Department of Justice, the lawsuit hinged on the competitive process for government contracts which was reportedly manipulated by both companies between 2020 and 2024. Iron Bow, a reseller of technology products, and Dell were competing to … Read more

Elon Musk Accused of Rigging $1 Million Voter Incentive Lotteries, Legal Actions Initiated

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Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his influential roles in companies like SpaceX and Tesla, is once again at the center of controversy. This time, it revolves around allegations that his promised $1 million giveaways to voters were actually predetermined lotteries, according to several lawsuits filed recently. The legal actions claim that Musk’s public announcements regarding the giveaways, which were presented as incentives to encourage voting, had winners selected before the outcomes were officially disclosed. The suits, filed by a group of participants who did not win, argue that the events were misleading and … Read more