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France: Billionaire Beny Steinmetz Loses Landmark Guinea Bribery Case
Mining magnate Beny Steinmetz has lost a major case against the West African nation of… BronFrance: Billionaire Beny Steinmetz Loses Landmark Guinea Bribery Case
Energy Sector Expects Deadly Cyberattacks in Next Two Years
More than half of energy professionals believe cyberattacks on the industry in the near future… BronEnergy Sector Expects Deadly Cyberattacks in Next Two Years
Honduras Arrests ‘Cocaine Mom’ Wanted in the US
Honduran police arrested a woman believed to be the head of one the country’s largest… BronHonduras Arrests ‘Cocaine Mom’ Wanted in the US
US: Boss of ‘Group America’ Gang Accused of Misusing COVID-19 Bailout Funds
Although he was supposed to be released soon after having served 16 month for illegal… BronUS: Boss of ‘Group America’ Gang Accused of Misusing COVID-19 Bailout Funds
Liberia Rocked with Another Diplomatic Passport Abuse Scandal
Liberia stopped issuing diplomatic passports after one was found in the home of a prominent… BronLiberia Rocked with Another Diplomatic Passport Abuse Scandal
Experts Call for Greater International Collaboration on Crypto-Regulation
A Swiss-based think tank has called for increased international cooperation on cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement… BronExperts Call for Greater International Collaboration on Crypto-Regulation
US Designates Guatemalan Attorney General over Corruption
The United States put another foreign law enforcement official in their sights Monday as they… BronUS Designates Guatemalan Attorney General over Corruption
Putin’s Daughter in Relationship with Ex-Head of Bavarian State Ballet, New Investigation Reveals
During his more than 20 years in power, Russian President Vladimir Putin has kept his… BronPutin’s Daughter in Relationship with Ex-Head of Bavarian State Ballet, New Investigation Reveals
IMO Adopts New Guidelines for Fighting Wildlife Trafficking on the High Seas
Non-governmental organizations dedicated to the protection of wildlife and the environment welcomed the new guidelines… BronIMO Adopts New Guidelines for Fighting Wildlife Trafficking on the High Seas
2022 Index: US World’s Largest Supplier of Financial Secrecy
The United States has climbed to the top of a 2022 financial secrecy index which… Bron2022 Index: US World’s Largest Supplier of Financial Secrecy
Kyrgyz Authorities Annul Investigative Journalist’s Passport as His Trial Begins
First someone bugged Bolot Temirov’s apartment. Then police raided his office and allegedly planted drugs… BronKyrgyz Authorities Annul Investigative Journalist’s Passport as His Trial Begins
U.S. Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Trafficking Tunnel, Arrests 6 Suspects
United States federal investigators seized almost a tonne of cocaine, arrested six individuals and uncovered… BronU.S. Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Trafficking Tunnel, Arrests 6 Suspects
Portugal Freezes Mansion Abramovich Tried to Sell
About two weeks before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Portugal thwarted Roman Abramovich’s intention to sell… BronPortugal Freezes Mansion Abramovich Tried to Sell
Spanish Police Arrest Traffickers Who Hid 22 Tonnes of Cocaine in Sugar
Spanish National Police, in a joint operation with France’s Anti-Drug Office (OFAST) and Colombian National… BronSpanish Police Arrest Traffickers Who Hid 22 Tonnes of Cocaine in Sugar
Report: Brides are Cambodia’s Latest Illicit Export to China
The latest commodity being trafficked out of Southeast Asia and on to lucrative markets in… BronReport: Brides are Cambodia’s Latest Illicit Export to China
EU Considers Blacklisting UAE After ‘Dubai Uncovered’ Leaks
Following revelations of how criminals, sanctioned Russian oligarchs, and corrupt officials are big property investors… BronEU Considers Blacklisting UAE After ‘Dubai Uncovered’ Leaks
Paraguayan Anti-mafia Prosecutor Killed on a Colombian Beach
Unknown hitmen killed a Paraguayan anti-mafia prosecutor while he and his new wife were laying… BronParaguayan Anti-mafia Prosecutor Killed on a Colombian Beach
Kyrgyzstan: Confidential Documents Show Authorities Covered Up Destruction of Hundreds of Historical Artifacts in Bishkek Museum Fire
Initially, museum administrators said that only a few worthless objects had been lost. Then, in… BronKyrgyzstan: Confidential Documents Show Authorities Covered Up Destruction of Hundreds of Historical Artifacts in Bishkek Museum Fire
German Authorities Probe Who is Behind the Fraudulent Sale of Russian Property
German authorities are investigating a peculiar case involving a Berlin dentist who sold millions of… BronGerman Authorities Probe Who is Behind the Fraudulent Sale of Russian Property
Lebanon Central Bank Governor’s Son Moved Millions Abroad While Lebanese Watched Blocked Savings Dwindle
In late 2019, a financial crisis led Lebanese banks to block most depositors from withdrawing… BronLebanon Central Bank Governor’s Son Moved Millions Abroad While Lebanese Watched Blocked Savings Dwindle
Honduras Ex-Police Chief Extradited to the U.S. for Drug Trafficking
Cleaning house, Honduras extradited former police chief Juan Carlos Bonilla Valladares, alias El Tigre, to… BronHonduras Ex-Police Chief Extradited to the U.S. for Drug Trafficking
US: Honduran Ex-President Pleads Not Guilty in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who for years has been a principal suspect in… BronUS: Honduran Ex-President Pleads Not Guilty in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Report: Soy Corporations Linked to an ‘Invisible’ Threat in Brazil
Soybean farming, cattle ranching, and land grabs for profit are threatening one of the world’s… BronReport: Soy Corporations Linked to an ‘Invisible’ Threat in Brazil
Haitian Gangster Charged for Kidnapping US Missionaries
The leader of Haiti’s ‘400 Mawozo gang’ has been indicted for his alleged role in… BronHaitian Gangster Charged for Kidnapping US Missionaries
Donkey Hides are Big Business on Social Media
Alongside the many illegal wildlife parts traded around the world, the trade in Donkey skin… BronDonkey Hides are Big Business on Social Media
Italy and Bulgaria Bust ‘Cloned’ Companies Tax Evasion Scheme
Italian and Bulgarian authorities busted an elaborate tax scam that deprived the Italian budget of… BronItaly and Bulgaria Bust ‘Cloned’ Companies Tax Evasion Scheme
The Czech Republic to Enact the Magnitsky Act
The Czech Republic’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that the country could soon adopt the… BronThe Czech Republic to Enact the Magnitsky Act
US Sentences Chemist for Theft of Coca-Cola Secrets Worth $120 Million
A chemical engineer for the Coca-Cola Company was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison… BronUS Sentences Chemist for Theft of Coca-Cola Secrets Worth $120 Million
Fiji Seizes US$ 300 million Superyacht Belonging to Sanctioned Russian Oligarch
At the request of U.S. authorities, police on the Pacific island of Fiji seized last… BronFiji Seizes US$ 300 million Superyacht Belonging to Sanctioned Russian Oligarch
Bankers Support Switzerland’s Decision not Change Banking Secrecy Law
Swiss bankers defended on Tuesday the decision of a parliamentary commission not to strike down… BronBankers Support Switzerland’s Decision not Change Banking Secrecy Law
U.S. Settles Accusations Against Facilitators of Telemarketing Fraud
The operator of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP,) has settled with the U.S government… BronU.S. Settles Accusations Against Facilitators of Telemarketing Fraud
US, EU, & UK Take Further Action to Slow Russian War Machine
In order to throw a wrench into the Russian war machine’s advances, the United Kingdom,… BronUS, EU, & UK Take Further Action to Slow Russian War Machine
Azeri Journalist Threatened With Knife for Covering Controversial Trial
An unknown man threatened a prominent Azerbaijani journalist with a knife and ordered her to… BronAzeri Journalist Threatened With Knife for Covering Controversial Trial
Daily news Colombia Extradites to the US One of the World’s Most Wanted Drug Traffickers
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Colombia Extradites to the US One of the World’s Most Wanted Drug Traffickers
Violence erupted throughout Colombia over the weekend after the government extradited the head of the… BronColombia Extradites to the US One of the World’s Most Wanted Drug Traffickers
US Sanctions North Korean Crypto-Laundromat, Indicts Bitcoin Mining CEO
U.S. authorities have sanctioned a cryptocurrency ‘tumbler’ used by North Korea to launder stolen digital… BronUS Sanctions North Korean Crypto-Laundromat, Indicts Bitcoin Mining CEO
European Parliament Gives Greater Powers to Europol
The European Parliament has given Europol greater powers, enabling the Union’s law enforcement agency to… BronEuropean Parliament Gives Greater Powers to Europol
Europol, Spanish and German Police Bust Shadow Banking Ring
In a Europol coordinated operation, Spanish and German police dismantled a money laundering ring that… BronEuropol, Spanish and German Police Bust Shadow Banking Ring
Fueling Secession, Promising Bitcoins: How a Russian Operator Urged Catalonian Leaders to Break With Madrid
Catalonian leaders referred to the man who offered them troops and money to secede from… BronFueling Secession, Promising Bitcoins: How a Russian Operator Urged Catalonian Leaders to Break With Madrid
Two Lebanese Extradited from Georgia to the US for Money Laundering
Two Lebanese citizens living in Georgia were extradited to the United States last week to… BronTwo Lebanese Extradited from Georgia to the US for Money Laundering
Sanctioned Russian President Sanctions ‘Unfriendly Countries’
After the West imposed heavy sanctions against Vladimir Putin and his inner circle over Russia’s… BronSanctioned Russian President Sanctions ‘Unfriendly Countries’
Interpol: Illegal Gold Mining is Devastating Latin America
Illegal gold mining – often led and by organized criminal groups – is having a… BronInterpol: Illegal Gold Mining is Devastating Latin America
Report: Massive Destruction of Tropical and Boreal Forests in 2021
Tropical rainforests – which are vitally important for carbon storage and biodiversity – are disappearing… BronReport: Massive Destruction of Tropical and Boreal Forests in 2021
Report: Organ Transplant Tourism Rising Globally; China No1 Offender
The process of organ transplantation, developed over the last century, has been hailed as a… BronReport: Organ Transplant Tourism Rising Globally; China No1 Offender
Ecuador Declares Emergency as Gang-related Murders Surge
Soldiers and police officers raided over the last few days crime hotspots in several cities… BronEcuador Declares Emergency as Gang-related Murders Surge
‘Smoke-Free’ Cities and Islands — Sponsored by Philip Morris
Municipalities from Hungary to Greece are signing partnership agreements with tobacco giant Philip Morris International,… Bron‘Smoke-Free’ Cities and Islands — Sponsored by Philip Morris
2022 World Press Freedom Index Warns on News Chaos, Media Polarization
An international media watchdog warned on Tuesday about the “disastrous effects of news and information… Bron2022 World Press Freedom Index Warns on News Chaos, Media Polarization
UN Rapporteur: Swiss Banking Laws Curtail Free Speech
A Swiss parliament committee will discuss on Thursday a provision of the country’s controversial banking… BronUN Rapporteur: Swiss Banking Laws Curtail Free Speech
US SEC to Expand Cyber Investigations Unit Amid Growing Crypto-Threats
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to almost double its cyber and cryptocurrency investigations… BronUS SEC to Expand Cyber Investigations Unit Amid Growing Crypto-Threats
SLAPP Webinar: OCCRP editors discuss how frivolous lawsuits hurt journalism
OCCRP journalists will share insights and answer questions about their experiences with “strategic lawsuits against… BronSLAPP Webinar: OCCRP editors discuss how frivolous lawsuits hurt journalism
Dubai Uncovered: Data Leak Exposes How Criminals, Officials, and Sanctioned Politicians Poured Money Into Dubai Real Estate
Russian politicians under Western sanctions, financial criminals, and corrupt European officials all own real estate… BronDubai Uncovered: Data Leak Exposes How Criminals, Officials, and Sanctioned Politicians Poured Money Into Dubai Real Estate
Searches Conducted into EU funds Fraud, Money Laundering Investigation
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), Romanian authorities searched ten locations… BronSearches Conducted into EU funds Fraud, Money Laundering Investigation
Below the Radar: How an Indian Tycoon’s Petrochemicals Empire Quietly Dodged Iran Sanctions
Indian tycoon Yogesh Mehta has made a fortune with Petrochem, his Dubai-based petrochemicals distributor. But… BronBelow the Radar: How an Indian Tycoon’s Petrochemicals Empire Quietly Dodged Iran Sanctions
Ex Prosecutor: Graft and Rule of Law Failures in Greece are an EU Problem
Greece’s former chief anti-corruption prosecutor who ended up being prosecuted after investigating the biggest corruption… BronEx Prosecutor: Graft and Rule of Law Failures in Greece are an EU Problem
Canada Set to Give Russian Assets to Ukrainian Victims
In a busy week, the Canadian government levied sanctions against 203 individuals loyal to President… BronCanada Set to Give Russian Assets to Ukrainian Victims
European Commission Takes on Persecution of Public Watchdogs
In a historic move, the European Commission issued a Directive designed to better protect public… BronEuropean Commission Takes on Persecution of Public Watchdogs
The Kremlin Connections Behind Cyprus’s RCB Bank
RCB Bank was set up and owned by a Russian bank dubbed Putin’s “piggy bank.… BronThe Kremlin Connections Behind Cyprus’s RCB Bank
Six Genovese Crime Family Members Charged in NY
Four members and two associates of New York’s Genovese crime family were charged with multiple… BronSix Genovese Crime Family Members Charged in NY
Jordanian Businessman, the King’s Uncle, Sentenced for Corruption
A Jordanian businessman related to the royal family was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 years… BronJordanian Businessman, the King’s Uncle, Sentenced for Corruption
Eurojust, ICC to Probe War Crimes in Ukraine
For the first time ever, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court… BronEurojust, ICC to Probe War Crimes in Ukraine
Suzuki-related Premises in Europe Raided over Emission Scandal
Authorities in Germany, Italy and Hungary have searched on Wednesday the premises of Japanese car… BronSuzuki-related Premises in Europe Raided over Emission Scandal
Navalny’s Foundation Lists Putin’s 6,000 Bribe Takers and Warmongers
In another act of defiance against the Kremlin, the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) published Tuesday a… BronNavalny’s Foundation Lists Putin’s 6,000 Bribe Takers and Warmongers
76 Year Old Vegas Man Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Cheque Scheme
A federal jury indicted a 76-year-old man from Las Vegas for partnering with foreign telemarketers… Bron76 Year Old Vegas Man Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Cheque Scheme
Brazil Arrests 58 in Massive Operation against Gang Members
In a massive operation that spanned four Brazilian states, authorities cracked down on a sophisticated… BronBrazil Arrests 58 in Massive Operation against Gang Members
Police Across Europe Take Down Multi-Tonne Cocaine Trafficking Network
Authorities across Europe took down last week one of the continent’s most active drug trafficking… BronPolice Across Europe Take Down Multi-Tonne Cocaine Trafficking Network
Report: Western Balkans’ Criminals are Finding a Safe Haven in the UAE
Organized Criminals in the western Balkans and particularly Albania are increasingly using the United Arab… BronReport: Western Balkans’ Criminals are Finding a Safe Haven in the UAE
Three Sentenced in Nationwide Card Fraud, Money Laundering Conspiracy
U.S. courts sent three men behind bars for installing skimming devices on ATMs and gas… BronThree Sentenced in Nationwide Card Fraud, Money Laundering Conspiracy
Nearly 100 Arrested and $160 Million Seized in Crackdown on Camorra
Italy put 95 suspects under restrictive measures in last week’s crackdown on two clans of… BronNearly 100 Arrested and $160 Million Seized in Crackdown on Camorra
Report: Illegal Mining Threatens Brazil’s Yanomami Tribe
Illegal mining of Yanomami indigenous land in Brazil has soared in recent years, exposing the… BronReport: Illegal Mining Threatens Brazil’s Yanomami Tribe
Interpol Reports Small Victory Against the Illegal Logging Industry
In the fight against the illegal logging industry, Interpol reported Thursday the arrest of 69… BronInterpol Reports Small Victory Against the Illegal Logging Industry
Spain and EU to Probe Allegations of Spying on Citizens
Spain said it will investigate allegations that the phones of several supporters of Catalan independence… BronSpain and EU to Probe Allegations of Spying on Citizens
New York’s “Diamond Enterprise” Boss Sentenced to Over 4 Years
A man responsible for running a multi-year underground criminal enterprise involved in threats, money laundering,… BronNew York’s “Diamond Enterprise” Boss Sentenced to Over 4 Years
Peru Arrests Prosecutor over Corruption Allegations
Peruvian authorities arrested a prosecutor for allegedly having requested between US$5,000 and 30,000 in exchange… BronPeru Arrests Prosecutor over Corruption Allegations
Canada Sanctions 14 Close to Russian Regime, Including Putin’s Daughters
Canada imposed additional sanctions on Russia on Tuesday, targeting 14 individuals tied to the Moscow… BronCanada Sanctions 14 Close to Russian Regime, Including Putin’s Daughters
Russian Oligarchs Own Stake in Italian Companies
A recent investigation found that at least 33 sanctioned Russian oligarchs own shares in no… BronRussian Oligarchs Own Stake in Italian Companies
US Indicts Russian Lawmaker and His Two Staffers
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a Putin-aligned Russian lawmaker and two of his… BronUS Indicts Russian Lawmaker and His Two Staffers
US Authorities Charge 16 in $194 Million “Pump & Dump” Plots
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) uncovered on Monday a multi-year penny stock scheme… BronUS Authorities Charge 16 in $194 Million “Pump & Dump” Plots
Spain Arrests 22 Linked to the Construction of Narco Go-Fast Boats
Spanish authorities arrested Tuesday 22 alleged members of a criminal organization linked to the construction… BronSpain Arrests 22 Linked to the Construction of Narco Go-Fast Boats
Daily news US Authorities Charge 16 in $194 Million “Pump & Dump” Plots
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Daily news New Police Allegations Emerge Against Kyrgyz Investigative Journalist
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Daily news Greek Journalist Targeted by Predator Spyware
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New Police Allegations Emerge Against Kyrgyz Investigative Journalist
Kyrgiz authorities accused on Tuesday investigative journalist Bolot Temirov of forging documents and illegally crossing… BronNew Police Allegations Emerge Against Kyrgyz Investigative Journalist
Croatian, Serbian Police Arrest Suspected Drug Lords
Croatian police arrested 10 people suspected of being part of a violent criminal network that… BronCroatian, Serbian Police Arrest Suspected Drug Lords
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Amnesty: Russia Must Release Journalists Detained Over War Coverage
Amnesty International called for the release of journalists, editors and other media professionals who have… BronAmnesty: Russia Must Release Journalists Detained Over War Coverage
Daily news Abramovich Owned Stake in Company that Won U.S. Gov’t Contracts
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Greek Journalist Targeted by Predator Spyware
A Greek investigative journalist said on Monday that prosecutors will investigate who infected his phone… BronGreek Journalist Targeted by Predator Spyware
Abramovich Owned Stake in Company that Won U.S. Gov’t Contracts
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has hit headlines since Russia invaded Ukraine. Billions of his assets… BronAbramovich Owned Stake in Company that Won U.S. Gov’t Contracts
Azerbaijani President Replaces Central Bank Governor With a Loyalist
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev appointed the chairman of a bank owned by his family members… BronAzerbaijani President Replaces Central Bank Governor With a Loyalist