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Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Should Spend 3 Years in Prison, DOJ Says: The DOJ wants Zhao to serve 36 months after his guilty plea last year.
coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/24/binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-should-spend-3-years-in-prison-doj-says/
Pro-Palestinian Columbia students file civil rights complaint against school: Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University filed a federal civil rights ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4622346-pro-palestinian-columbia-students-civil-rights-lawsuit/
Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Naomi Klein: Jews Must Raise Their Voices for Palestine, Oppose the “False Idol of Zionism”
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/naomi_klein_seder
George Santos, indicted fabulist expelled from Congress, drops bid for New York seat
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/george-santos-drops-out-new-york-congress
Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
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AfD federal executive committee plans expulsion proceedings against Halemba: The AfD is planning expulsion proceedings against Daniel Halemba ...
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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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16-year-old among 309 probed over scams involving over $9 million in losses: A total of 309 people aged between 16 and 75 are being investigated for their ...
asiaone.com/singapore/16-year-old-among-309-probed-over-scams-involving-over-9-million-losses
How Chinese networks clean dirty money on a vast scale: These shadowy “banks” are becoming the financiers of choice for transnational criminal gangs
economist.com/china/2024/04/22/how-chinese-networks-clean-dirty-money-on-a-vast-scale
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5 more charges for accused in $3 billion money laundering case: Zhang Ruijin, who now faces 8 charges, is expected to plead guilty on April 30.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/5-more-charges-for-accused-in-3-billion-money-laundering-case
Company director jailed for multiple offences; firms' bank accounts used to receive S$18 million in scam proceeds
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/company-director-jailed-scammers-money-laundering-4288971
Lawsuit over confiscated money: 12,000 euros for the state because the owner does not appear in court
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Comment: After years of AfD paralysis: Now democracy is striking back: The AfD has tried to demonstrate the democratic constitutional state for too long ...
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EU reprimand over Ireland’s ‘lackadaisical’ dirty money policy ‘unsurprising’: European Commission said it identified ‘several instances of incorrect ...
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'Dishonest' Staffordshire woman swindled £634k from will beneficiaries: Laurna Porter enlisted her friend, Julie Atkins, to launder the money which was set to ...
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Two women who swindled £600,000 from estates of grieving families sent to jail: Two women who stole over £600,000 from the estates of grieving Staffordshire ...
expressandstar.com/news/Features/2024/04/25/two-women-who-swindled-600000-from-estates-of-grieving-families-sent-to-jail/
Former director of corporate firm loses Rs 25 cr in cyber fraud: An officer said that the complainant, a senior citizen from the western suburbs ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/former-director-of-corporate-firm-loses-rs-25-cr-in-cyber-fraud-9291228/
TD’s daughter not allowed make savings investment because of family relationship to him
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/25/tds-daughter-not-allowed-make-savings-investment-because-of-family-relationship-to-him/
Two cuffed in Samourai Wallet crypto dirty money sting: Suspects in Portugal and the US said to have laundered over $100M
theregister.com/2024/04/25/samourai_wallet_laundering_charges/
Police probe over 300 suspected scammers and money mules; more than S$9 million lost
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/300-suspected-scammers-money-mules-9-million-lost-police-investigate-4292691
Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech: Co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are charged with money laundering ...
coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/04/25/samourai-wallet-charges-raise-existential-questions-for-privacy-tech/
Question of the week: Why do MPs actually enjoy immunity?: The Bavarian state parliament lifted Daniel Halemba's immunity on Thursday and cleared the way for ...
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Binance Founder Should Get 3 Years in Prison, Prosecutors Say: Lawyers for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance, countered that he should ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/binance-changpeng-zhao.html
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.
Arvind Kejriwal destroyed evidence of money-laundering in liquor policy case: ED to Supreme Court
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Raid in the Hochtaunus district: Strike against Nigerian mafia in Hesse: In a nationwide raid against the Nigerian mafia, a person has also been arrested in ...
fr.de/rhein-main/hochtaunus/razzia-gegen-nigerianische-mafia-festnahme-im-hochtaunuskreis-zr-93031592.html
UK slams MEPs for saying Gibraltar is undermining Russian sanctions — and calling it a ‘colony’
politico.eu/article/uk-slams-meps-for-saying-gibraltar-undermining-russian-sanctions-calling-it-colony/
Billion-dollar money laundering case: Suspect to plead guilty as he faces new charge of using criminal proceeds to buy S$332,280 car
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/billion-dollar-money-laundering-case-suspect-su-baolin-pleads-guilty-using-criminal-proceeds-buy-car-4290906
Two men arrested in major crackdown on fraud and immigration crime: Homes are being searched in north Manchester as part of the operation
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/two-men-arrested-major-crackdown-29055324
Crypto.com delays Korean market entry indefinitely : Crypto.com's entry into the Korean market has been delayed indefinitely due to regulatory issues.
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/816_373373.html
German police swoop on gang of foreign dating scammers: German police said Wednesday they had arrested 11 suspected members of a Nigerian mafia group behind a ...
thelocal.de/20240425/german-police-swoop-on-gang-of-foreign-dating-scammers
Nigeria: Germany Arrests Suspected Members of Nigerian Dating Mafia: The alleged gang members, using fake identities online, extorted money from victims after ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404250016.html
Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren files fresh plea in SC against arrest in money laundering case
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Arrests in four federal states - Nigerian mafia busted in Germany: Investigators arrest the leaders of a large clan during raids in four federal states and ...
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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 ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/meps-approve-new-anti-money-laundering-rules-but-what-do-they-cover
US charges Samourai cryptomixer founders for laundering $100 million: Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have been charged by the U.S ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-samourai-cryptomixer-founders-for-laundering-100-million/
EU marks Ireland’s card over trust register amid money laundering concerns : Brussels has launched an infringement procedure against the government for failing ...
businesspost.ie/news/eu-marks-irelands-card-over-trust-register-amid-money-laundering-concerns/
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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 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-24-south-africa-sends-top-officials-to-uae-over-gupta-extraditions/
MEPs approve new laws to tackle money laundering: New laws to tackle money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion have been approved by the ...
rte.ie/news/europe/2024/0424/1445278-european-parliament/
George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress: Former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he's dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress ...
apnews.com/article/george-santos-congress-campaign-a4c4cc2ea7cb52a13ec9f8dfc5ede86c
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
- Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.
- In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.
- Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.
- Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
Shake Shack opening in Midlothian: A Shake Shack is headed for Midlothian at 1371 Huguenot Road, near Chesterfield Towne Center.
richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/shake-shack-opening-in-midlothian/article_457f9892-0164-11ef-8122-abe11215e075.html
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of ...
thehill.com/business/4615452-ftc-votes-to-ban-non-compete-agreements/
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Trump gag order hearing kicks off hush money trial: Live updates: Former President Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday will begin with a New York judge hearing ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4614711-trump-hush-money-trial-live-updates/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/youre-never-too-busy-for-your-banker-how-italys-ndrangheta-mafia-allegedly-infiltrated-canadian-banks
Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/
Man who stormed Capitol with Confederate flag, pepper sprayed officers sentenced to prison
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4614704-man-who-stormed-capitol-with-confederate-flag-sentenced/
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Sticker shock: Home prices doubled in under 7 years in these major U.S. cities: Stunned by skyrocketing home prices? You’re not alone.
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Ilhan Omar’s daughter says she’s been ‘basically evicted’ after suspension: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says she was “basically evicted” after she ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4611065-ilhan-omar-daughter-columbia-protests-barnard-new-york/
Japan’s Kishida Struggles in Polls Ahead of Special Elections: A high-profile trip to meet Joe Biden in Washington failed to provide a substantial poll boost for ...
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would fight against ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
'Antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous': White House responds to chaos at Columbia
politico.com/news/2024/04/21/chaos-columbia-jewish-moskowitz-santos-white-house-00153545
Careers with Fake Lives: Parable of the Trump Era: Republican George Santos is not the only fabricator on Trump's trail. Will lying by authoritarian characters ...
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Highest cannabis use found among lower-income, less-educated in new survey: The highest regular cannabis use was found among lower-income, less-educated U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/4602611-highest-cannabis-use-found-among-lower-income-less-educated-survey/
D.C. parents hire empty nest coaches for when kids leave home: The coaches help navigate feelings of loss or stagnation, as well as a sense of losing one's ...
axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/04/21/empty-nest-kids-leave-home-coach-how-to
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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Sole $20m bid in auction for Sentosa plot seized in money laundering probe not accepted by OCBC
straitstimes.com/business/sole-20m-bid-in-auction-for-sentosa-plot-seized-in-money-laundering-probe-not-accepted-by-ocbc
Money laundering: EU Parliament decides on ban on cash payments over 10,000 euros
rundschau-online.de/politik/eu-parlament-entscheidet-ueber-barzahlungsverbot-ueber-10-000-euro-781901
What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutor in Trump's first criminal trial
axios.com/2024/04/15/alvin-bragg-trump-hush-money-trial
Why we are after ex-governor Yahaya Bello – EFCC Chair: EFCC has already charged Mr Bello with 19 counts of money laundering involving over N80 billion at the ...
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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 ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-judicial-custody-kejriwal-7-9286162/
EXCLUSIVE: EFCC arrests Sirika over alleged N8bn Nigeria Air fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Minister of Aviation ...
punchng.com/exclusive-efcc-arrests-sirika-over-n8bn-nigeria-air-fraud/
Ex-Ecuador official found guilty of laundering millions in Odebrecht bribes in Miami
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287929485.html
Delhi Court extends Arvind Kejriwal and Kavitha's judicial custody till May 7
wionews.com/india-news/delhi-court-extends-arvind-kejriwal-and-kavithas-judicial-custody-till-may-7-714235
Jailed Binance Exec’s Bail Hearing in Nigeria Postponed Until May 17: Tigran Gambaryan has been detained in Nigeria since February 26.
coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/23/jailed-binance-execs-bail-hearing-in-nigeria-postponed-until-may-17/
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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Shafee: 1MDB charges against Najib 'all wrong': Lawyer raises contention over 4 power abuse and 21 money laundering counts.
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‘Split Sena or face arrest’, Modi government had warned Eknath Shinde: Sanjay Raut
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/split-sena-or-face-arrest-modi-government-had-warned-eknath-shinde-sanjay-raut-9285777/
Russian bought $88 million of gold in Changi to launder funds for invasion of Ukraine
straitstimes.com/singapore/russian-bought-88-million-of-gold-in-changi-to-launder-funds-for-invasion-of-ukraine
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 ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/laundering-tk-2000cr-court-accepts-charges-against-47-3593116
Electoral bonds raise questions about ‘rule by the people’, says Prashant Bhushan
indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/electoral-bonds-raise-questions-about-rule-by-the-people-says-prashant-bhushan-9284970/
Money laundering prevention: Bafin imposes a fine on Commerzbank due to deficiencies
faz.net/aktuell/finanzen/geldwaeschepraevention-bafin-verhaengt-geldbusse-gegen-commerzbank-wegen-maengeln-19670896.html
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 ...
americanbanker.com/opinion/bank-regulation-has-not-kept-pace-with-global-financial-crime
New allegations against Daniel Halemba: Money laundering, coercion, damage to property
fnweb.de/orte/wertheim_artikel,-wertheim-neue-vorwuerfe-gegen-daniel-halemba-_arid,2198117.html
Eswatini: How International Gold Dealers Exploited Eswatini's Economic Dream: Eswatini's king professed to have a bold plan for a thriving economic zone ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404200087.html
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.
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 ...
business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/explained-the-rs-6-600-cr-bitcoin-ponzi-scam-involving-raj-kundra-124042200630_1.html
Malta May Revoke Passport from Russian Who Laundered Money in UK: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18672-malta-may-revoke-passport-from-russian-who-laundered-money-in-uk
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