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DC apartment that housed alleged fake feds hires national security firm for ‘complete audit’

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A Washington, D.C. apartment complex is hiring a national security advisory firm to conduct an independent investigation after two men were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating federal agents.

Arian Taherzadeh, 40, and Haider Ali, 35, were both arrested on Wednesday at a luxury apartment in the Navy Yard area of Washington, D.C.

The men were arrested while the Federal Bureau of Investigations executed a search warrant with the assistance of multiple other federal government agencies at the Crossing, a luxury apartment building in Washington, D.C.

The two men are accused of posing as employees of the Department of Homeland Security who were on a special task force related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Prosecutors allege that the men posed as law enforcement officers in order to integrate with legitimate federal agents.

DC JUDGE WANTS DEEPER PROBE OF POSSIBLE FOREIGN TIES FOR MEN WHO ALLEGEDLY IMPERSONATED FEDERAL AGENTS

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    In an attempt to prove he was an employee of the Department of Homeland Security, Taherzadeh took a picture of himself in a Department of Homeland Security Investigations “vest.” The Secret Service agent also allegedly saw multiple pictures of Taherzadeh in police tactical gear, according to prosecutors. (Department of Justice)

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    Taherzadeh also allegedly texted the Secret Service agent a picture which he said was purportedly from a training, but was actually pulled from a social media post. (Department of Justice)

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    In an attempt to prove he was an employee of the Department of Homeland Security, Taherzadeh took a picture of himself in a Department of Homeland Security Investigations “vest.” The Secret Service agent also allegedly saw multiple pictures of Taherzadeh in police tactical gear, according to prosecutors. (Department of Justice)

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    In an attempt to prove he was an employee of the Department of Homeland Security, Taherzadeh took a picture of himself in a Department of Homeland Security Investigations “vest,” according to prosecutors. (Department of Justice)

Prosecutors allege that the men gave U.S. Secret Service agents gifts, including iPhones, apartments, and televisions.

One witness who’s also a member of the Secret Service told federal law enforcement officers during the investigation into the men that Taherzadeh also has access to “all floors of the apartment,” including some restricted areas. The witness says that he was able to get this access by speaking with the apartment complex’s management and identifying himself as a federal agent.

Residents of the apartment complex also believe that the men have access to their personal information, according to a court filing.

A court filing by prosecutors on Friday states that “a box of documents with profiles of individual people” and “a binder containing a list of residents, apartment numbers, and contact information” were found when federal agents executed the search warrant.

WASHINGTON D.C. MEN WHO ALLEGEDLY POSED AS FEDERAL AGENTS HAD STOCKPILE OF WEAPONS, NEW FILING SHOWS

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    A court filing by prosecutors on Friday states that “a box of documents with profiles of individual people” and “a binder containing a list of residents, apartment numbers, and contact information” were found when federal agents executed the search warrant. (Department of Justice)

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    A court filing by prosecutors on Friday states that “a box of documents with profiles of individual people” and “a binder containing a list of residents, apartment numbers, and contact information” were found when federal agents executed the search warrant. (Department o

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US Treasury Sanctions IRGC-Linked Digital Asset Exchanges

OFAC sanctions senior Iranian security figures, Babak Zanjani, and two UK-registered crypto exchanges for aiding the IRGC and human rights abuses. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on January 30, 2026 in Washington the designation of Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Kalagari and multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

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US Treasury Sanctions IRGC-Linked Digital Asset Exchanges

OFAC sanctions senior Iranian security figures, Babak Zanjani, and two UK-registered crypto exchanges for aiding the IRGC and human rights abuses. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on January 30, 2026 in Washington the designation of Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Kalagari and multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [……
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Bitcoin hashrate collapses weakening security as major mining pool drops 30% of its power

One thing we rarely think about is how bad weather can affect Bitcoin’s security, but it happens fairly regularly. Snow can legitimately pose a risk to Bitcoin miners who secure the blockchain. The snow shows up on the weather map first, a fat smear of color stretching across state lines…

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One thing we rarely think about is how bad weather can affect Bitcoin’s security, but it happens fairly regularly. Snow can legitimately pose a risk to Bitcoin miners who secure the blockchain. The snow shows up on the weather map first, a fat smear of color stretching across state lines…
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Fact check: Did the woman who masqueraded as Batik Air flight attendant get hired by Garuda Indonesia?, Asia News – AsiaOne

asia Fact check: Did the woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant get hired by Garuda Indonesia? Some social media posts claim that 23-year-old Khairun Nisya, who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant, has been hired by Garuda Indonesia. AsiaOne finds out if this is real. Posts have emerged on social media

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Fact check: Did the woman who masqueraded as Batik Air flight attendant get hired by Garuda Indonesia?, Asia News – AsiaOne
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Fact check: Did the woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant get hired by Garuda Indonesia?

Some social media posts claim that 23-year-old Khairun Nisya, who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant, has been hired by Garuda Indonesia. AsiaOne finds out if this is real.
Fact check: Did the woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant get hired by Garuda Indonesia?

Posts have emerged on social media claiming that the 23-year-old woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant has been hired by Indonesia’s national carrier Garuda Indonesia.
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Sean LerPUBLISHED ONJanuary 14, 2026 2:13 PMBYSean Ler

A 23-year-old woman from Palembang was nabbed by Indonesian authorities on Jan 6 for masquerading as a Batik Air cabin crew. The incident sparked discussions on aviation security and the woman, Khairun Nisya, later issued a video apology. 

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Videos have gone viral of a woman dressed in a Batik Air flight attendant uniform boarding a flight travelling from Palembang to Jakarta, with allegations that she was not a real staff member. Other clips show airport staff escorting her off the flight and of the woman later detained in an office room. Batik Air has yet to comment on the incident, but the videos have raised concerns about flight safety. #indonesia #news #batikair #airline #flightattendant

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Although the Indonesia National Police have shared their investigation findings, indicating that the woman wore the uniform out of embarrassment in front of her family after failing to secure a flight attendant job, some social media posts have since claimed that she was a scam victim. 

Such posts have gone on to claim that Khairun Nisya had been hired by national carrier Garuda Indonesia, with a photo showing her shaking hands with an airline executive under a sign which reads “Manager, Garuda Indonesia Company”. 

Part of the accompanying captions reads: “Khairun Nisa is now officially a flight attendant. Khairun Nisa, 23, or familiarly known as Nisya

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‘Follow Me Plz’: MrBeast Publicly Tags Streamers Sydeon and Anyme, Sparking Hack Suspicions on X

Digital authenticity was put to the test after MrBeast’s unorthodox public messages to creators Sydeon and Anyme triggered widespread suspicion of a security breach. Steven Kahn Social media users are on high alert after Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson sent unexpected follow requests to influencers Sydeon and Anyme. The sudden interactions have triggered a wave of concern

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‘Follow Me Plz’: MrBeast Publicly Tags Streamers Sydeon and Anyme, Sparking Hack Suspicions on X
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Digital authenticity was put to the test after MrBeast’s unorthodox public messages to creators Sydeon and Anyme triggered widespread suspicion of a security breach.
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Social media users are on high alert after Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson sent unexpected follow requests to influencers Sydeon and Anyme.

The sudden interactions have triggered a wave of concern across X, with many questioning if the platform’s biggest star has lost control of his account. As fans dissect these strange notifications, the community remains divided on whether they are genuine outreach or a security breach.

Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson, who holds the record as the most-subscribed YouTuber with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide, recently caused a stir on social media by openly asking two fellow creators for a follow-back on X, likely to enable private messaging.

MrBeast’s Unusual Public Shout-out to Sydeon and Anyme

On 31 December, MrBeast posted twice to contact Twitch personality Sydeon and French influencer Anyme023Off, explaining that he required follow-backs on X to open his direct messages for a possible project. Although his messages were straightforward, they immediately sparked a surge of uncertainty and doubt across various social platforms.

‘@Sydeon follow me plz,’ MrBeast posted, seeking a connection with the streamer. He sent another note shortly after, asking, ‘@Anyme023Off can you give me a follow,’ to see if the fellow content creator would add him back on the site.

The narrative shifted when Anyme023Off decided to address the situation directly. Instead of a standard written reply, the French influencer uploaded a brief video in his native tongue, confirming he had spotted the request and was paying attention to the high-profile shout-out.

Although this footage stopped short of announcing a formal partnership, it served as a strong hint that the message reached its intended target. This development provided the first real evidence that the exchange was legitimate, casting doubt on the theories that a hacker or fraudster was pulling the strings.

From Routine Request to Online Chaos

The updates from MrBeast were brief and to the point—strictly asking for mutual follows. This action was not fundamentally unusual, as MrBeast has a history of openly contacting other personalities when arranging joint ventures. However, a moment that might typically be seen as a lighthearted interaction quickly turned into a sharp onl

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