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Russian Bank Database Blocks Cards for 30.8% of Citizens
Due to a new Russian Central Bank database combating money laundering, 30.8% of Russians have faced blocked cards or transaction limits (capped at 100,000 rubles), causing widespread inconvenience and prompting calls for online resolution.
Russian Bank Database Blocks Cards for 30.8% of Citizens
Due to a new Russian Central Bank database combating money laundering, 30.8% of Russians have faced blocked cards or transaction limits (capped at 100,000 rubles), causing widespread inconvenience and prompting calls for online resolution.
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48% Bias Score
EU Adds Venezuela to High-Risk List for Money Laundering
The European Parliament confirmed the inclusion of Venezuela in the EU's high-risk list for money laundering and terrorist financing, based on a review by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and bilateral dialogues, while removing eight other countries.
EU Adds Venezuela to High-Risk List for Money Laundering
The European Parliament confirmed the inclusion of Venezuela in the EU's high-risk list for money laundering and terrorist financing, based on a review by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and bilateral dialogues, while removing eight other countries.
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36% Bias Score
EU Parliament Updates High-Risk Countries List, Removes UAE, Commits to Russia Assessment
The European Parliament approved an updated EU list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorism financing, removing the UAE but committing to assess Russia's shortcomings by year-end, following a 369-264 vote, amidst concerns about geopolitical influences.
EU Parliament Updates High-Risk Countries List, Removes UAE, Commits to Russia Assessment
The European Parliament approved an updated EU list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorism financing, removing the UAE but committing to assess Russia's shortcomings by year-end, following a 369-264 vote, amidst concerns about geopolitical influences.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Tax Advisor Sentenced to 80 Years, Prosecutor Seeks Immediate Imprisonment
Fernando Peña, owner of Nummaria, was sentenced to 80 years in prison for creating an offshore tax evasion scheme for his firm and clients, including actors Imanol Arias and Ana Duato; the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office seeks his immediate imprisonment.
Spanish Tax Advisor Sentenced to 80 Years, Prosecutor Seeks Immediate Imprisonment
Fernando Peña, owner of Nummaria, was sentenced to 80 years in prison for creating an offshore tax evasion scheme for his firm and clients, including actors Imanol Arias and Ana Duato; the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office seeks his immediate imprisonment.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Cracks Down on Tax Evasion, Recovers €26.42 Million in Penalties
During the first five months of 2025, Greek authorities investigated 842 individuals for money laundering and tax evasion exceeding €50,000, resulting in €26.42 million in tax and penalty assessments, with €20.3 million stemming from concealed income; the investigation was a joint effort between the...
Greece Cracks Down on Tax Evasion, Recovers €26.42 Million in Penalties
During the first five months of 2025, Greek authorities investigated 842 individuals for money laundering and tax evasion exceeding €50,000, resulting in €26.42 million in tax and penalty assessments, with €20.3 million stemming from concealed income; the investigation was a joint effort between the...
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24% Bias Score
London Restaurateur Busted for Laundering Money for Human Traffickers
Pavel Vinto, a London restaurateur, was caught on hidden camera laundering money for human traffickers in France, using the hawala system to facilitate illegal migrant crossings, highlighting vulnerabilities in combating people smuggling.
London Restaurateur Busted for Laundering Money for Human Traffickers
Pavel Vinto, a London restaurateur, was caught on hidden camera laundering money for human traffickers in France, using the hawala system to facilitate illegal migrant crossings, highlighting vulnerabilities in combating people smuggling.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Drug Trafficker Escapes Custody in Mexico
Chinese national Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of money laundering and drug trafficking and linked to the Sinaloa and CJNG cartels, escaped from Mexican custody in Mexico City on Friday while awaiting extradition to the US.
Chinese Drug Trafficker Escapes Custody in Mexico
Chinese national Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of money laundering and drug trafficking and linked to the Sinaloa and CJNG cartels, escaped from Mexican custody in Mexico City on Friday while awaiting extradition to the US.
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44% Bias Score
Tiger King" Star Doc Antle Sentenced to Prison for Wildlife Trafficking
Doc Antle, star of Netflix's "Tiger King," was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and fined $55,000 for illegally trafficking endangered animals and money laundering, concluding a legal saga related to the documentary.
Tiger King" Star Doc Antle Sentenced to Prison for Wildlife Trafficking
Doc Antle, star of Netflix's "Tiger King," was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and fined $55,000 for illegally trafficking endangered animals and money laundering, concluding a legal saga related to the documentary.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Court Lifts Receivership in Polat Money Laundering Case
A Turkish court lifted receivership from companies linked to a money laundering case involving 28 defendants including Engin, Sezgin, and Dilan Polat, and Sıla Doğu, but maintained asset freezes on the defendants themselves, while lifting them from their relatives; the trial was adjourned to Novembe...
Turkish Court Lifts Receivership in Polat Money Laundering Case
A Turkish court lifted receivership from companies linked to a money laundering case involving 28 defendants including Engin, Sezgin, and Dilan Polat, and Sıla Doğu, but maintained asset freezes on the defendants themselves, while lifting them from their relatives; the trial was adjourned to Novembe...
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40% Bias Score
Rosfinmonitoring Reports Success in Combating Money Laundering in Russia
Rosfinmonitoring reported to President Putin on its success in combating money laundering, revealing that it had blocked 700,000 criminal accounts, revoked licenses of six banks due to suspicious activities totaling 500 billion rubles, and shut down 90 financial pyramids and 40,000 websites, while a...
Rosfinmonitoring Reports Success in Combating Money Laundering in Russia
Rosfinmonitoring reported to President Putin on its success in combating money laundering, revealing that it had blocked 700,000 criminal accounts, revoked licenses of six banks due to suspicious activities totaling 500 billion rubles, and shut down 90 financial pyramids and 40,000 websites, while a...
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56% Bias Score
Russian Extortion Ring Seized: \$3 Billion Theft
A Stavropol-based extortion ring, comprising eight individuals, stole over \$3 billion from a Russian petrochemical company through theft, extortion, and smuggling; they face multiple charges and have had six billion rubles in assets seized.
Russian Extortion Ring Seized: \$3 Billion Theft
A Stavropol-based extortion ring, comprising eight individuals, stole over \$3 billion from a Russian petrochemical company through theft, extortion, and smuggling; they face multiple charges and have had six billion rubles in assets seized.
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44% Bias Score
Money Laundering Inflates Australian Housing Prices
Australia's soaring housing prices are partly fueled by money laundering, with \$800 million in criminal assets linked to property since 2019; new regulations starting July 1, 2026, aim to curb this, potentially lowering prices by 5-7.5 percent based on a Canadian study.
Money Laundering Inflates Australian Housing Prices
Australia's soaring housing prices are partly fueled by money laundering, with \$800 million in criminal assets linked to property since 2019; new regulations starting July 1, 2026, aim to curb this, potentially lowering prices by 5-7.5 percent based on a Canadian study.
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48% Bias Score
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