Category : Search result: Sanctions and Money Laundering Act


UK Embassy Accused of Undermining Sanctions

The British embassy in Tel Aviv faces allegations of violating UK sanctions law by employing an Israeli citizen who owns a home in an illegal West Bank settlement. Experts warn of potential legal and reputational risks.

Caesars Palace fined $7.8M in gambling scandal

Nevada regulators fine Caesars Palace $7.8 million for anti-money laundering failures linked to a bookmaker tied to Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter. Discover the full story.

Farage donor's crypto used for Russian war effort

Exclusive: Tether cryptocurrency backed by Nigel Farage's major donor Christopher Harborne facilitates Russian sanctions evasion and money laundering scheme uncovered by National Crime Agency investigation.

Middle Class Drug Use Funds Russia's War in Ukraine

British cocaine users are unwittingly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through sophisticated money laundering networks operating across 28 UK towns and cities. Learn how your Friday night affects global security.

Assistant stole $8.5m for luxury home and Porsche

California executive assistant Ping 'Jenny' Gao pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after embezzling $8.5 million from her boss. She faces up to 50 years in prison. Read the full investigation details.

Lukoil's $2.7bn Fire Sale Before US Sanctions

Russian oil giant Lukoil rushes to sell European assets worth $2.7bn before new US sanctions take effect. Analysis reveals strategic move to offload key infrastructure. Read the full investigation.

Fortune Teller Arrested Over $70m Sydney Fraud

A self-proclaimed fortune teller in Sydney faces 39 charges for allegedly orchestrating a $70m fraud, exploiting vulnerable clients with false promises of billionaire futures.

Crypto Queen jailed for £5.5bn Bitcoin fraud

Zhimin Qian, the 'Crypto Queen', has been sentenced to 11 years for a massive £5.5bn Bitcoin scam that defrauded 128,000 investors. Discover the full story of her lavish life and dramatic arrest.

Chinese gangs launder millions via UK students

A RUSI report exposes how Chinese state-linked gangs are laundering hundreds of millions for UK criminals through international students. Learn the details and the political fallout.

Gabon's Ex-First Lady Sentenced to 20 Years

Gabon's former first lady and her son sentenced in absentia to 20 years for embezzlement and money laundering. Discover the details of the trial and the fall of the Bongo dynasty.

£5.5bn Bitcoin scam mastermind evaded UK for 6 years

Zhimin Qian, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to a massive Bitcoin money laundering scheme after living a lavish lifestyle in the UK for nearly six years. Discover how UK authorities finally caught up.

Singapore's 'Gambling King' in S$1bn fraud case

Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, once celebrated as the 'King of Gambling,' faces Singapore court over alleged involvement in a staggering S$1 billion international money laundering scandal involving luxury properties and high-end assets.

North Korea's crypto laundering funds nuclear weapons

Exclusive investigation reveals North Korea's sophisticated cryptocurrency laundering operations bypassing US sanctions to finance nuclear weapons development, according to confidential UN documents.

£2M gold and jewellery seized at Manchester Airport

Customs officials at Manchester Airport have intercepted a massive smuggling operation, confiscating gold bars and luxury jewellery worth approximately £2 million from passengers arriving from Dubai.

Student jailed for £1m Chinese gang gift card scam

A 26-year-old university student has been sentenced to prison for his role in an elaborate £1 million gift card fraud operation masterminded by Chinese organised crime groups targeting UK retailers.

Money Silence Crisis: Costing Brits Thousands

New research reveals Britain's dangerous silence around money matters is creating financial distress, relationship breakdowns, and mental health crises across the nation.

Putin defies US but admits sanctions causing losses

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers defiant speech rejecting US demands while conceding Western sanctions are inflicting significant damage on Russia's economy and military capabilities.

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