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U.S. Sanctions Mexican Banks Over Fentanyl Money Laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector—for alleged money laundering linked to fentanyl trafficking, urging Mexico to investigate; Mexico initiated an internal review, finding administrative issues but requiring more evidence for pro...
U.S. Sanctions Mexican Banks Over Fentanyl Money Laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector—for alleged money laundering linked to fentanyl trafficking, urging Mexico to investigate; Mexico initiated an internal review, finding administrative issues but requiring more evidence for pro...
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Spanish Police Bust Teddy's Drug Ring, Seizing Half-Ton of Cocaine
Operation Grizzly-Mulhacén, conducted on May 20th, resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals linked to drug lord Teddy's organization, seizing half a ton of cocaine and assets worth millions, though Teddy escaped to Dubai. The investigation, launched in January 2023, uncovered a complex money launder...
Spanish Police Bust Teddy's Drug Ring, Seizing Half-Ton of Cocaine
Operation Grizzly-Mulhacén, conducted on May 20th, resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals linked to drug lord Teddy's organization, seizing half a ton of cocaine and assets worth millions, though Teddy escaped to Dubai. The investigation, launched in January 2023, uncovered a complex money launder...
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48% Bias Score
Murcia Criminal Group Busted for Illegal Arms Trafficking to Protect Marijuana Plantations
A Murcia-based criminal group, comprising 18 arrested and 6 charged individuals (aged 22-55), was dismantled by the Guardia Civil for trafficking civilian-grade military weapons, primarily to protect marijuana plantations, making up to €8,000 profit per weapon.
Murcia Criminal Group Busted for Illegal Arms Trafficking to Protect Marijuana Plantations
A Murcia-based criminal group, comprising 18 arrested and 6 charged individuals (aged 22-55), was dismantled by the Guardia Civil for trafficking civilian-grade military weapons, primarily to protect marijuana plantations, making up to €8,000 profit per weapon.
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Pascaline Bongo Indicted in French Corruption Case
Pascaline Bongo, daughter of Omar Bongo Ondimba and sister of Ali Bongo, was indicted in Paris in January 2024 for money laundering and corruption, involving $10-11 million allegedly channeled through a Hong Kong structure receiving funds from a Chinese company; a Gabonese lawyer was also indicted.
Pascaline Bongo Indicted in French Corruption Case
Pascaline Bongo, daughter of Omar Bongo Ondimba and sister of Ali Bongo, was indicted in Paris in January 2024 for money laundering and corruption, involving $10-11 million allegedly channeled through a Hong Kong structure receiving funds from a Chinese company; a Gabonese lawyer was also indicted.
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\$190 Million Laundering Scheme Uncovered in Australia
A Gold Coast security company and three men and a woman are facing multiple money laundering charges after allegedly using an armored transport service to move \$190 million in illicit cash around Australia between October 2022 and May 2024; authorities seized \$21 million in assets.
\$190 Million Laundering Scheme Uncovered in Australia
A Gold Coast security company and three men and a woman are facing multiple money laundering charges after allegedly using an armored transport service to move \$190 million in illicit cash around Australia between October 2022 and May 2024; authorities seized \$21 million in assets.
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28% Bias Score
EU Considers Adding Russia to Money Laundering Grey List
The European Union is considering adding Russia to its grey list for insufficient anti-money laundering measures, increasing financial pressure on Moscow, following Russia's suspension from the FATF and despite potential political hurdles within the EU parliament.
EU Considers Adding Russia to Money Laundering Grey List
The European Union is considering adding Russia to its grey list for insufficient anti-money laundering measures, increasing financial pressure on Moscow, following Russia's suspension from the FATF and despite potential political hurdles within the EU parliament.
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Mexico Intervenes in Banks After U.S. Money Laundering Sanctions
Mexico's banking regulator intervened in CIBanco and Intercam Banco following U.S. sanctions for money laundering, aiming to protect depositors while the banks cooperate with investigations; the U.S. accused the banks of facilitating money laundering for major cartels.
Mexico Intervenes in Banks After U.S. Money Laundering Sanctions
Mexico's banking regulator intervened in CIBanco and Intercam Banco following U.S. sanctions for money laundering, aiming to protect depositors while the banks cooperate with investigations; the U.S. accused the banks of facilitating money laundering for major cartels.
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44% Bias Score
Nurse Avoids Jail After \$1.7 Million Drug Money Discovery
In Brisbane, Australia, a pediatric intensive care nurse, Jannine Williams, 35, was found with \$1.7 million in drug money belonging to her former partner; despite her knowledge of his cocaine trafficking operation, she received a three-year suspended sentence and a \$1,000 good behavior bond.
Nurse Avoids Jail After \$1.7 Million Drug Money Discovery
In Brisbane, Australia, a pediatric intensive care nurse, Jannine Williams, 35, was found with \$1.7 million in drug money belonging to her former partner; despite her knowledge of his cocaine trafficking operation, she received a three-year suspended sentence and a \$1,000 good behavior bond.
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EU Updates High-Risk Money Laundering List: Monaco Added, UAE Removed
The European Commission updated its high-risk money laundering list, adding Monaco and nine other countries while removing the UAE and seven others, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat financial crime and protect the EU's financial system integrity.
EU Updates High-Risk Money Laundering List: Monaco Added, UAE Removed
The European Commission updated its high-risk money laundering list, adding Monaco and nine other countries while removing the UAE and seven others, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat financial crime and protect the EU's financial system integrity.
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Macedonian "Krmzov" Case: €90 Million Fraud Charges
Macedonian authorities charged 23 individuals and 15 companies with organized crime, tax fraud, money laundering, and misconduct in the "Krmzov" case, involving €90 million in damages from 2019-2024, with businessman Risto Krmzov receiving 30 days pretrial detention.
Macedonian "Krmzov" Case: €90 Million Fraud Charges
Macedonian authorities charged 23 individuals and 15 companies with organized crime, tax fraud, money laundering, and misconduct in the "Krmzov" case, involving €90 million in damages from 2019-2024, with businessman Risto Krmzov receiving 30 days pretrial detention.
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UK Art Dealer Jailed for Hezbollah-Linked Terrorism Financing
A British art dealer, Oghenochuko Ojiri, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for selling £140,000 of artwork to a sanctioned individual linked to Hezbollah, marking the UK's first such conviction and leading to the seizure of nearly £1 million worth of art.
UK Art Dealer Jailed for Hezbollah-Linked Terrorism Financing
A British art dealer, Oghenochuko Ojiri, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for selling £140,000 of artwork to a sanctioned individual linked to Hezbollah, marking the UK's first such conviction and leading to the seizure of nearly £1 million worth of art.
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BBC Art Expert Jailed for Hezbollah Financing Link
Oghenochuko Ojiri, a BBC art expert, received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for selling £140,000 of artwork to Nazem Ahmad, a suspected Hezbollah financier, between October 2020 and December 2021, marking the first conviction under section 21a of the UK Terrorism Act 2000.
BBC Art Expert Jailed for Hezbollah Financing Link
Oghenochuko Ojiri, a BBC art expert, received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for selling £140,000 of artwork to Nazem Ahmad, a suspected Hezbollah financier, between October 2020 and December 2021, marking the first conviction under section 21a of the UK Terrorism Act 2000.
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40% Bias Score
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