Electoral fraud

Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro accused programmers of manipulating election results in June, claiming fraud in the victory of conservative leader Abelardo de la Espriella. Electoral authorities and international observers dismissed the claims, certifying de la Espriella's 250,000-vote lead over Petro's ally Ivan Cepeda. Petro refused to acknowledge the results, calling the election 'obscure' and urging rural groups to form 'liberation guards' against military detachments.

Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro claims fraud in June's presidential election, which his party lost to conservative Abelardo de la Espriella. Petro alleges manipulation of tally sheets by programmers and criticized electoral authorities for not providing metadata. International observers and Colombia's electoral authorities have dismissed the fraud claims, confirming de la Espriella's victory by 250,000 votes.

Pauline Hanson of One Nation expressed respect for Ben Roberts-Smith at a rally, comparing his war crimes prosecution to her 2003 electoral fraud case overturned later. Around 100 supporters gathered in Brisbane, with the organizer urging an 'army of civilians' to back Roberts-Smith.

Five people aged 23-47 were arrested by Greater Manchester police on suspicion of fraud offences related to allegations of fake independent candidates used to influence the May local election in Tameside. The investigation focused on concerns over several independent candidates in the local election.