Rock climber wins gold in late-night Fare Evasion Olympics
A quirky group of unique athletes recently staged an event called the “Fare Evasion Olympics,” jumping through the MTA’s newly designed subway turnstiles, apparently to highlight their inadequacy. Among the participants were a pole dancer, a rock climber, and a parkour enthusiast, who showcased their skills by leaping over a six-foot door at the Broadway-Lafayette […]
U.S. Treasury Focuses on Oil Traders Involved in Evasion of Sanctions Against Maduro’s Government
New U.S. Sanctions Target Maduro’s Network The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on Wednesday against four companies and four tankers that are said to assist Venezuela’s Maduro government in evading American oil sanctions. Among these vessels are part of what’s referred to as Maduro’s shadow fleet. This fleet is […]
New IRS reporting rules will make traditional crypto tax evasion risky starting with the 2025 return.
Planning for Year-End Taxes as a Crypto Investor With the year winding down, it’s an opportune moment to ensure your tax situation is well-organized. This is particularly crucial for those investing in cryptocurrencies, especially with new IRS requirements kicking in for transactions after January 1, 2025. The IRS generally classifies virtual currencies as assets, much […]
YouTuber Cody Detwiler taken into custody for tax evasion related to $400K Ferrari lost in fire
Popular YouTuber Arrested for Tax Evasion A well-known YouTube personality has been taken into custody on charges of tax evasion after splurging on a $400,000 Ferrari and subsequently filming its destruction in a fire. Cody Detwiler, 27, who boasts over 10 million followers on his “WhistlinDiesel” channel, is facing accusations of two felony counts related […]
Kamala Harris is an expert on political evasion.
Kamala Harris’ new book, released today, isn’t just quickly climbing the bestseller charts. “107 Days” also serves as a strategic move for the former vice president to connect with millions of voters ahead of the upcoming presidential primary in 2028. In the following weeks, she plans to engage in a series of media interviews and […]
MTA lost $1 billion to fare evasion while NYC leaders remain inactive.
MTA’s $800 Million Budget Gap: What’s Going On? So, why is the MTA staring down an $800 million budget shortfall, especially with millions generated from traffic congestion pricing? Well, new reports from the Citizens’ Budget Committee offer some insights. The Budget Watchdog found that the agency missed out on about $1 billion in fare revenue […]
MTA’s fare and toll evasion resulted in a $1B loss last year, a surprising report reveals
MTA Faces Significant Losses Due to Fare Evasion A recent survey by a new oversight group revealed that the MTA is projected to lose around $1 billion due to fare evasion in 2024. This year alone, the struggling transportation authority is expected to lose about $900 million from fare jumpers, those skipping bus fares, and […]
MTA sees a slight decrease in fare evasion, yet a significant number of passengers continue to ride for free.
The Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) announced on Monday that it has experienced a slight decline in fare revenues. However, it is projected to lose approximately $700 million due to fare evasion, despite implementing various measures intended to curb this issue. For instance, the MTA has installed new spikes and flaps at subway turns in an […]
Prince Harry expresses gratitude to NYC tattoo artist for managing the media in a personal letter: ‘Clever evasion’
Prince Harry Sends Thank You Letter to NYC Tattoo Artist Prince Harry reached out to a tattoo artist in New York City with a personal note expressing gratitude for his “service in the media.” This followed a visit he made to the tattoo shop last year. During September 2024, the 40-year-old Duke of Sussex was […]
Critics of Trump view the use of the National Guard as an evasion of the Insurrection Act.
President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to address protests in California has sparked debate about his approach to immigration policy and whether he might invoke the Rebellion Act. Typically, it’s the state governor who negotiates such deployments, but Trump bypassed California’s Governor Gavin Newsom by sending troops to Los Angeles himself. Protests broke […]