European Prosecutors say Arrests Made in $549 million VAT Fraud Investigation
Investigators across Europe froze more than half a billion dollars in mafia-linked revenue generated from Value Added Tax...
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U.S. Blocks Records on Nigerian President’s Alleged Drug Ties
The FBI, CIA, and DEA face legal scrutiny as they invoke Glomar responses—provisions allowing them to withhold confirmation...
Europol Warns of Organized Crime Groups Recruiting Minors
Roughly 70 percent of criminal markets now involve minors to some extent, Europol said.
US Insurance Mogul Pleads Guilty To $2B Fraud & Money Laundering Scheme
An American insurance mogul pleaded guilty to running a $2 billion insurance fraud scheme, once which saw him forgive $125...
Italian Authorities Charge 38 in $215M Art Forgery Ring
Italian authorities dismantle a forgery network selling fake works attributed to Banksy, Warhol, Picasso, and Miró, averting...
Drug Kingpin’s Son Released After Plea in Shark Fin Trafficking
Less than two months after a four-year sentence for wildlife trafficking, a Colombian court has released Fernando Rodríguez...
Chicago Rapper and Friends Charged with Murder of Rival’s Cousin
Following the murder, Banks taunted the death of Bowman’s cousin with the lyrics: “Told me they got an addy (go, go) Got...
Ukrainian MP’s Family Linked to $1M Dubai Real Estate Amid War
Family of Ukrainian MP purchased over $1 million in Dubai real estate as Russia’s invasion intensified, raising questions...
Turkish Police Arrest 270 Suspected Members of Major Organized Crime Network
In a sweeping operation against organized crime, Turkish authorities have arrested hundreds of individuals believed to be...
Know Your Host: Why It Matters That Azerbaijan Is Hosting the COP29 Climate Summit
COP29 Former UK PM Tony Blair’s Non-Profit Advises Azerbaijan at Climate Conference
The COP29 conference began yesterday in Baku. Among the delegates for Azerbaijan are 12 paid advisers from the Tony Blair...
Germany, Cyprus Crack Down on $11M Investment Fraud Ring
Authorities in Germany and Cyprus shut down fake platforms, seizing luxury items and arresting suspects in a...
UK Imposes Sanctions on Russian Defense Suppliers in Asia
The United Kingdom unveiled its most extensive sanctions package against Russia since 2023, targeting the country’s military...