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U.S. prosecutors seek 36-month sentence for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao: U.S. prosecutors are seeking an above-guidance sentence of 36 months for the former ...

Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison

The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.

Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.

Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.

The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.

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The agency’s closure report, if accepted, would prevent the ED from investigating the alleged scam that involves the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank.

Quick Glance: Clearance for Ajit Pawar, Wife, Nephew in Money-Laundering Case Involving Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank

The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police has given a clean chit to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar, and nephew Rohit Pawar in an alleged money-laundering scam related to the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank, as reported by The Indian Express on Wednesday.

The agency relied on its evaluation of two transactions to affirm the absence of any criminal wrongdoing by the Pawars.

The case centers on accusations that officials at the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank unlawfully extended loans to cooperative sugar factory owners, their relatives, or others without adhering to proper procedures.

Subsequently, the companies were reportedly sold at discounted prices to individuals associated with the bank's directors.

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Money laundering: EU Parliament bans cash payments over 10,000 euros: The EU Parliament has declared war on money laundering: The new rules also affect Russian ...

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Raid in the Hochtaunuskreis: Strike against the Nigerian mafia in Hesse: One person was also arrested in Hesse in a nationwide raid against the Nigerian mafia ...

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MEPs approve new anti-money laundering rules – but what do they cover? : EU lawmakers voted in a landslide in favour of new curbs on crypto, football clubs and ...

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US charges Samourai cryptomixer founders for laundering $100 million: Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have been charged by the U.S ...

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EU marks Ireland’s card over trust register amid money laundering concerns : Brussels has launched an infringement procedure against the government for failing ...

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South Africa Sends Top Officials to UAE Over Gupta Extraditions: South Africa’s state prosecuting authority urged the presidency to help resolve an impasse with ...

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MEPs approve new laws to tackle money laundering: New laws to tackle money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion have been approved by the ...

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S$3bil money laundering accused Su Baolin handed three new charges: SINGAPORE: Su Baolin, one of the 10 accused in Singapore’s largest money laundering case ...

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Sole $20m bid in auction for Sentosa plot seized in money laundering probe not accepted by OCBC

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Mumbai Police give clean chit to Ajit Pawar, his wife, nephew in alleged money-laundering case For more on latest news, visit scroll.in/latest/ #scrollaivideos

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The Economist

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How Chinese networks clean dirty money on a vast scale: These shadowy “banks” are becoming the financiers of choice for transnational criminal gangs

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Money laundering: EU Parliament decides on ban on cash payments over 10,000 euros

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The Indian Express

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Delhi court extends judicial custody of Kejriwal, K Kavitha till May 7: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bharat Rashtra Samithi legislator K Kavitha are ...

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Ex-Ecuador official found guilty of laundering millions in Odebrecht bribes in Miami

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Apr 23

EXCLUSIVE: EFCC arrests Sirika over alleged N8bn Nigeria Air fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Minister of Aviation ...

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Apr 23

Jailed Binance Exec’s Bail Hearing in Nigeria Postponed Until May 17: Tigran Gambaryan has been detained in Nigeria since February 26.

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Augsburger Allgemeine

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Würzburg: AfD MP Halemba files a criminal complaint against the judiciary: After the public prosecutor's office expanded the investigation against the AfD MP ...

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Apr 23

Shafee: 1MDB charges against Najib 'all wrong': Lawyer raises contention over 4 power abuse and 21 money laundering counts.

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Apr 23

‘Split Sena or face arrest’, Modi government had warned Eknath Shinde: Sanjay Raut

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thedailystar.net Apr 23

laundering of Tk 2,000cr; Court accepts charges against 47: A Dhaka court yesterday accepted the charges brought against 47 people in the much talked about Tk 2 ...

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Axios (website)

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What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutor in Trump's first criminal trial

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ZDF

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Bavaria: New investigations against AfD politician Daniel Halemba: The AfD state politician Daniel Halemba is confronted with new allegations: Money laundering ...

Quick Glance: New Allegations Against AfD MP Halemba

The Würzburg Public Prosecutor's Office requests the lifting of Daniel Halemba's immunity due to money laundering and other allegations.

The investigations stem from discoveries during a search at the Teutonia Prag fraternity house.

Halemba denies the accusations and hopes for dismissal or acquittal.

The Prosecutor's Office intends to press charges based on suspicion of money laundering and other criminal acts.

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Money laundering and coercion: Investigators are targeting AfD MP Halemba again: He himself expects an acquittal. But the new allegations against the Bavarian ...

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Trump trial live updates: Two seated jurors removed from Trump's hush money trial after issues raised

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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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Apr 21

Russian bought $88 million of gold in Changi to launder funds for invasion of Ukraine

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JUST IN: The 12-person jury in former President Trump's hush money trial has been selected. Six more jurors will be selected to serve as alternates. www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/live-blog/trump-hush-money-trial-day-3-live-updates-rcna145936

Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults

Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.

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Electoral bonds raise questions about ‘rule by the people’, says Prashant Bhushan

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Der Spiegel (online)

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Deficiencies in money laundering prevention: Bafin imposes a million-dollar fine on Commerzbank

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Apr 22

Bank regulation has not kept pace with global financial crime: With financial crime surging worldwide, it is critical that the public and private sectors align ...

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Fränkische Nachrichten

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New allegations against Daniel Halemba: Money laundering, coercion, damage to property

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The #Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed with Rs 75,000 costs a public interest litigation by a law student seeking "extraordinary interim bail" for ... Show more #ChiefMinister #ArvindKejriwal

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allAfrica.com

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Eswatini: How International Gold Dealers Exploited Eswatini's Economic Dream: Eswatini's king professed to have a bold plan for a thriving economic zone ...

Quick Glance: Money Laundering Saga in an African Monarchy

In 2012, Musa Motsa and his family, along with 180 others, were forcibly removed from their land to make way for a government-sanctioned Special Economic Zone (SEZ) called the Royal Science and Technology Park.

The SEZ, intended to promote economic growth and job creation, was instead dominated by mysterious gold refineries channeling millions of dollars to Dubai.

The monarchy of Eswatini under King Mswati III was at the center of a money laundering operation used by international investors to funnel funds through the country.

The involved companies like Mint of Eswatini and RME Bullion utilized the SEZ to conduct dubious financial transactions, raising concerns from the central bank and local authorities.

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Business Standard

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Explained: The Rs 6,600 cr Bitcoin ponzi scam involving Raj Kundra: The Ponzi scheme allegedly swindled Rs 6,600 crore from investors by promising high returns ...

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OCCRP Apr 22

Malta May Revoke Passport from Russian Who Laundered Money in UK: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

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Tk 2,000cr laundering racket in Faridpur: Court accepts charges against 47: A Dhaka court today accepted the charges brought against 47 people in the much talked ...

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutor said on Thursday that the government could resort to inviting the military to bring a former ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687079-just-in-we-may-invite-military-to-bring-yahaya-bello-to-court-efcc-prosecutor.html

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Billions in Dirty Money Flies Under the Radar at World’s Busiest Airports: The Heathrow-to-Dubai flights have two big money-laundering features: One airport ...

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thedailystar.net Apr 21

Money laundering case: Charge framing hearing against Samrat deferred again: A Dhaka court today again deferred to July 2 the hearing on charge framing against ...

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The Hill (newspaper)

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The world is failing to take financial measures against Iran’s terror threat: The Financial Action Task Force’s current trajectory suggests a regrettable descent ...

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IOL

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Former KPMG employee Fidelis Moema granted R50,000 bail after bursary fraud worth R16.5 million

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'Elaborate conspiracy' unravelled after Surrey woman pulled over by police: During a search of her home officers discovered a phone with messages linked to an ...

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Hearings end in 'Panama Papers' money-laundering trial - International - World

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Money laundering suspicion in Arnhem: First division team relegated with -1 point after 18 points deduction

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Excise 'scam': Delhi court reserves order till April 30 on bail pleas of Manish Sisodia

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'Immigration and money offences' at Hereford takeaway: A raid on a Hereford takeaway restaurant found evidence of immigration breaches and money laundering ...

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The Star (Malaysia)

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Travellers to and from Singapore carrying over S$20,000 must submit online declaration from May 13

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Apr 19

Software glitch saw Aussie casino give away millions in cash: Nobody cared enough to check why audits were out of whack

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The Seattle Times

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Raids in Eastern WA target cockfighting ring tied to prison gang: The raids in the Yakima area targeted La Nuestra Familia, a Norteño prison gang ...

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Cambodia's Prince Group: A business empire built on crime?: Our three part investigative series reveals a concerning blend of improbable business ventures ...

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Esslinger Zeitung

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New scam also in the Esslingen district - Fraudsters are looking for employees and luring them with money

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The Indian Express

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DSK scam: In presence of ED officials, family of DS Kulkarni collects documents from his office, bungalow in Pune

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The Punch

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BREAKING: Court clears ex-AGF Adoke of money laundering charges: A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday discharged and acquitted former attorney-general of the ...

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Shock as metro cop appears in court instead of reporting for duty: Tshwane municipality says it is shocked that one of its cops has appeared in court in ...

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The Charlotte Observer

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Police say Rock Hill CFO was ‘serial embezzler’ who stole over $1M to buy car, vacations

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Apr 19

$3 billion money laundering case: Fourth accused set to plead guilty on April 30: He faces three charges of forging documents to cheat CIMB bank.

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Apr 19

A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules

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Money laundering case: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan appears before ED: New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI) AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement ...

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Hong Kong customs arrests 3 over alleged HK$1.8 billion money-laundering scheme

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“Panama Papers” trial: 12 years in prison demanded for the founder of the law firm

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Apr 18

Zurich District Court: Trustee bought company for drug baron from Belgium: How a 36-year-old took over the dirty business of one of Europe's most wanted ...

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TD Bank CEO says anti-money laundering probe ongoing, addressing weakness

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Religious organisations need no policy: Obtaining money by false pretence is a crime even if it is by a ‘man of God.’ I am glad a number of criminals hiding ...

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The #EnforcementDirectorate (#ED ) on Thursday said it has #attached a bungalow and a flat, apart from equity shares, worth about Rs 97.79 crore of actor #ShipaShetty and her husband ... Show more #RajKundra

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thedailystar.net Apr 18

12 drug kingpins amass Tk 178.44cr: The Criminal Investigation Department discovered assets worth Tk 178.44 crore belonging to twelve “drug kingpins ...

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Apr 17

Alleged cryptojacker arrested for money laundering, $3.5 million in cloud service fraud — ultimately mined less than $1 million in crypto

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Man whose wife stole €800k from Virgin Media jailed for money laundering: A Dublin man whose wife stole over €800,000 from Virgin Media where she worked in ...

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Casino gave gamblers free cash – then reported them for fraud: When four machines malfunctioned on the gaming room floor at The Star casino and started spitting ...