Prison Boss Continues Criminal Operations, Family Arrested in 8 Million Euro Asset Seizure
Oscar Pecorelli, serving a life sentence since 2010, continued to lead the Lo Russo clan from prison using smuggled phones, directing money laundering and extortion through his wife and son, resulting in their arrests and the seizure of 8 million euros in assets.
Prison Boss Continues Criminal Operations, Family Arrested in 8 Million Euro Asset Seizure
Oscar Pecorelli, serving a life sentence since 2010, continued to lead the Lo Russo clan from prison using smuggled phones, directing money laundering and extortion through his wife and son, resulting in their arrests and the seizure of 8 million euros in assets.
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52% Bias Score
Austrian Tycoon Arrested in Europe's Largest Corporate Bankruptcy
Austrian real estate magnate René Benko was arrested on Thursday for alleged fraud and false accounting related to the bankruptcy of his Signa Group, which is considered Europe's largest corporate failure, involving €30 billion in debt and investigations in four European countries.
Austrian Tycoon Arrested in Europe's Largest Corporate Bankruptcy
Austrian real estate magnate René Benko was arrested on Thursday for alleged fraud and false accounting related to the bankruptcy of his Signa Group, which is considered Europe's largest corporate failure, involving €30 billion in debt and investigations in four European countries.
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60% Bias Score
Former MEP Maria Arena Charged in Qatargate Scandal
Former European Parliament member Maria Arena faces charges of belonging to a criminal organization in the ongoing Qatargate scandal, following reports in La Libre newspaper and a statement by a Belgian federal prosecutor to Euronews; the case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering ...
Former MEP Maria Arena Charged in Qatargate Scandal
Former European Parliament member Maria Arena faces charges of belonging to a criminal organization in the ongoing Qatargate scandal, following reports in La Libre newspaper and a statement by a Belgian federal prosecutor to Euronews; the case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering ...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Burden Spurs Regulatory Reform
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion annually on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, leading to economic sector exclusions, access impediments, and discrimination; a new balance is sought.
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Burden Spurs Regulatory Reform
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion annually on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, leading to economic sector exclusions, access impediments, and discrimination; a new balance is sought.
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48% Bias Score
Bangladesh Launches Third Inquiry into UK Minister Tulip Siddiq
Former UK anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq faces a third Bangladesh investigation for alleged money laundering, power misuse, and illegal occupation of government property, alongside inquiries into land allocation and a nuclear project embezzlement; she denies all allegations.
Bangladesh Launches Third Inquiry into UK Minister Tulip Siddiq
Former UK anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq faces a third Bangladesh investigation for alleged money laundering, power misuse, and illegal occupation of government property, alongside inquiries into land allocation and a nuclear project embezzlement; she denies all allegations.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer
Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.
Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer
Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Reinstates Business Registration Requirement
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement for roughly 32.6 million small businesses to register with the Treasury Department, mandating personal information submission to combat financial crimes, reversing a Texas judge's ruling that blocked the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act.
Supreme Court Reinstates Business Registration Requirement
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement for roughly 32.6 million small businesses to register with the Treasury Department, mandating personal information submission to combat financial crimes, reversing a Texas judge's ruling that blocked the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act.
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Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
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40% Bias Score
High Street Shops Used as Fronts for Money Laundering and Modern Slavery
Organized crime is using High Street shops as fronts for money laundering and modern slavery, exploiting a rise in cash-only businesses and a lack of public awareness; police busted a Cardiff gang laundering over £1.5 million, while a Camden raid uncovered £5 million in counterfeit goods linked to m...
High Street Shops Used as Fronts for Money Laundering and Modern Slavery
Organized crime is using High Street shops as fronts for money laundering and modern slavery, exploiting a rise in cash-only businesses and a lack of public awareness; police busted a Cardiff gang laundering over £1.5 million, while a Camden raid uncovered £5 million in counterfeit goods linked to m...
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40% Bias Score
Luxury Goods Seized in Australian Crime Raids Highlight Money Laundering Trend
Australian police have seized over $10 million worth of luxury goods, including watches and handbags, from organized crime groups in recent raids; this highlights the growing trend of criminals using luxury goods to launder money and evade detection.
Luxury Goods Seized in Australian Crime Raids Highlight Money Laundering Trend
Australian police have seized over $10 million worth of luxury goods, including watches and handbags, from organized crime groups in recent raids; this highlights the growing trend of criminals using luxury goods to launder money and evade detection.
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48% Bias Score
Peruvian Court Nullifies Keiko Fujimori's Money Laundering Trial
A Peruvian court declared null the trial against Keiko Fujimori and 32 others for money laundering, citing violations of their right to defense; the investigation will be returned to the preliminary inquiry phase.
Peruvian Court Nullifies Keiko Fujimori's Money Laundering Trial
A Peruvian court declared null the trial against Keiko Fujimori and 32 others for money laundering, citing violations of their right to defense; the investigation will be returned to the preliminary inquiry phase.
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24% Bias Score
Paarlberg Rearrested for Unpaid Money Laundering Fine
Jan-Dirk Paarlberg, a 67-year-old former businessman convicted of money laundering, was rearrested on January 10th, 2025, in Maarssen, Netherlands, for failing to pay a 24 million euro fine; he's been detained to encourage payment of the remaining 14.5 million.
Paarlberg Rearrested for Unpaid Money Laundering Fine
Jan-Dirk Paarlberg, a 67-year-old former businessman convicted of money laundering, was rearrested on January 10th, 2025, in Maarssen, Netherlands, for failing to pay a 24 million euro fine; he's been detained to encourage payment of the remaining 14.5 million.
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52% Bias Score