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French Investigation Exposes \$85 Million in Alleged Bongo Family Fraud
A French investigation into alleged fraud by the Bongo family and associates, linked to the 'Françafrique' system, has resulted in 24 individuals and entities facing charges, with \$70 million in assets seized and a potential trial on the horizon; BNP Paribas is also implicated.
French Investigation Exposes \$85 Million in Alleged Bongo Family Fraud
A French investigation into alleged fraud by the Bongo family and associates, linked to the 'Françafrique' system, has resulted in 24 individuals and entities facing charges, with \$70 million in assets seized and a potential trial on the horizon; BNP Paribas is also implicated.
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56% Bias Score
US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Network
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned six individuals and seven companies for money laundering linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, freezing their U.S. assets and prohibiting transactions; this follows the designation of 600 other cartel members and aims to disrupt the cartel's financial operations.
US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Network
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned six individuals and seven companies for money laundering linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, freezing their U.S. assets and prohibiting transactions; this follows the designation of 600 other cartel members and aims to disrupt the cartel's financial operations.
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56% Bias Score
Organized Crime's Complex Web: Money Laundering in Vienna and Global Implications
Misha Glenny, discussing his research on organized crime in a Zeit interview, reveals how criminals from various countries launder money through seemingly legitimate financial transactions in cities like Vienna and London, highlighting the complexities of combating this crime despite legal efforts l...
Organized Crime's Complex Web: Money Laundering in Vienna and Global Implications
Misha Glenny, discussing his research on organized crime in a Zeit interview, reveals how criminals from various countries launder money through seemingly legitimate financial transactions in cities like Vienna and London, highlighting the complexities of combating this crime despite legal efforts l...
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48% Bias Score
Greek MPs Raise Concerns About Foreign Real Estate Purchases Near Borders
Eleven Greek MPs from the ruling New Democracy party raised concerns about foreign purchases of properties near Greece's borders, highlighting difficulties in verifying capital origins and preventing potentially hostile acquisitions. This issue is complicated by the free movement of capital within t...
Greek MPs Raise Concerns About Foreign Real Estate Purchases Near Borders
Eleven Greek MPs from the ruling New Democracy party raised concerns about foreign purchases of properties near Greece's borders, highlighting difficulties in verifying capital origins and preventing potentially hostile acquisitions. This issue is complicated by the free movement of capital within t...
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48% Bias Score
Panama Grants Safe Passage to Former President Martinelli Amidst Health Concerns
Panama granted safe passage to former President Ricardo Martinelli, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $19 million fine for money laundering in 2023, allowing him to leave for Nicaragua due to health concerns; he had been residing in the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City since February 20...
Panama Grants Safe Passage to Former President Martinelli Amidst Health Concerns
Panama granted safe passage to former President Ricardo Martinelli, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $19 million fine for money laundering in 2023, allowing him to leave for Nicaragua due to health concerns; he had been residing in the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City since February 20...
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Orders Deep Dive into Ábalos's Finances
A Spanish Supreme Court judge investigating former Minister José Luis Ábalos requested financial records from 2014 to the present from the Tax Agency and a bank, to verify claims of bribe money received from businessman Víctor de Aldama and passed through Koldo García, Ábalos's former advisor.
Supreme Court Orders Deep Dive into Ábalos's Finances
A Spanish Supreme Court judge investigating former Minister José Luis Ábalos requested financial records from 2014 to the present from the Tax Agency and a bank, to verify claims of bribe money received from businessman Víctor de Aldama and passed through Koldo García, Ábalos's former advisor.
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52% Bias Score
Mexican Fugitives Win Court Case, Accounts Unfrozen Amidst Embezzlement Charges
Mexican fugitives Inés Gómez Mont and Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga, accused of embezzling nearly $145 million through a shell company scheme, had their bank accounts unfrozen by a Mexican court, despite Interpol red notices, highlighting challenges in Mexico's fight against corruption.
Mexican Fugitives Win Court Case, Accounts Unfrozen Amidst Embezzlement Charges
Mexican fugitives Inés Gómez Mont and Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga, accused of embezzling nearly $145 million through a shell company scheme, had their bank accounts unfrozen by a Mexican court, despite Interpol red notices, highlighting challenges in Mexico's fight against corruption.
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60% Bias Score
Supreme Court Investigates MEP Alvise for Illegal Campaign Financing
The Spanish Supreme Court is investigating Member of the European Parliament Luis Pérez (Alvise) for alleged illegal campaign financing totaling €100,000 received from businessman Luis Romillo, who self-incriminated, leading to potential consequences including loss of immunity from prosecution and f...
Supreme Court Investigates MEP Alvise for Illegal Campaign Financing
The Spanish Supreme Court is investigating Member of the European Parliament Luis Pérez (Alvise) for alleged illegal campaign financing totaling €100,000 received from businessman Luis Romillo, who self-incriminated, leading to potential consequences including loss of immunity from prosecution and f...
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40% Bias Score
UK Raids Uncover Crime Links in Turkish Barber Shops
A UK-wide investigation into Turkish barber shops is uncovering money laundering, tax fraud, and illegal migrant labor, with raids seizing tens of thousands of pounds and highlighting organized crime links.
UK Raids Uncover Crime Links in Turkish Barber Shops
A UK-wide investigation into Turkish barber shops is uncovering money laundering, tax fraud, and illegal migrant labor, with raids seizing tens of thousands of pounds and highlighting organized crime links.
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60% Bias Score
Bangladesh Launches Global Hunt for \$25 Billion in Laundered Funds
Bangladesh's new banking chief is pursuing a global effort to recover an estimated \$25 billion laundered abroad by 11 powerful families linked to the ousted Awami League government, focusing on assets in the UK, UAE, US, Malaysia, and Singapore, with challenges arising from a halt in US aid and the...
Bangladesh Launches Global Hunt for \$25 Billion in Laundered Funds
Bangladesh's new banking chief is pursuing a global effort to recover an estimated \$25 billion laundered abroad by 11 powerful families linked to the ousted Awami League government, focusing on assets in the UK, UAE, US, Malaysia, and Singapore, with challenges arising from a halt in US aid and the...
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40% Bias Score
Madrid Police Bust Three Criminal Organizations, Rescue 14 Sex Trafficking Victims
Spanish National Police dismantled three criminal organizations in Madrid, arresting 37 individuals for sex trafficking, drug trafficking, and money laundering; 14 victims were rescued, and over €50,000 was seized.
Madrid Police Bust Three Criminal Organizations, Rescue 14 Sex Trafficking Victims
Spanish National Police dismantled three criminal organizations in Madrid, arresting 37 individuals for sex trafficking, drug trafficking, and money laundering; 14 victims were rescued, and over €50,000 was seized.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Police Inspector Arrested, €19.9 Million Seized in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Case
A Spanish National Police inspector, Óscar Sánchez, and his partner were arrested in November for drug trafficking after €19.9 million was discovered hidden in their home and office; the investigation uncovered an international money laundering scheme involving shell companies and a lawyer.
Spanish Police Inspector Arrested, €19.9 Million Seized in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Case
A Spanish National Police inspector, Óscar Sánchez, and his partner were arrested in November for drug trafficking after €19.9 million was discovered hidden in their home and office; the investigation uncovered an international money laundering scheme involving shell companies and a lawyer.
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64% Bias Score
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