U.S. Slaps Travel Ban on Two Caribbean Nations Over “Golden Passports”
U.S. bars travelers from Dominica and Antigua, citing security risks tied to “golden passport” programs.
North America
Multiple Identities Reveal Ties Between Chinese Businessman and Alleged Cambodian ‘Criminal’ Conglomerate
The U.S. sanctioned “Chen Xiao’er” for his partnership in one firm with the head of a Cambodian corporate group that...
Far-Right German Party Seeks Support in Washington; Claims Political Persecution at Home
A 20-member delegation of the right-wing party Alternative for Germany wrapped up a weeklong U.S. visit, meeting officials...
US Aid to Fiji at Risk Over Impunity for Doomsday Cult
OCCRP has confirmed that US aid to Fiji is at risk unless the government takes urgent action against the Grace Road Group, a...
Drunk Texting Leads to Jail for Woman Accused of Hiding Links to Russian Intelligence
Nomma Zarubina, who is charged with lying about her alleged contacts with Russian intelligence, was jailed after failing to...
UN Sounds Alarm on Haiti’s Growing Role in Global Drug Trade
Already mired in an insecurity crisis that has displaced hundreds of thousands, Haiti now faces expanding gang-controlled...
Lebanese Bank Hit With Civil Suit for Failing to Cash Check Following Financial Meltdown
Société Générale de Banque au Liban is one of several banks facing civil suits for allegedly preventing customers from...
How Sweeping Sanctions Missed a Business Partner of the Alleged Head of a Major Asian Crime Organization
The U.S. and U.K. froze many assets of the “Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization.” But one man sanctioned as an...
US, UK, Australia Sanction Russia-Based Cybercrime Hosting Firms
The coordinated action targets Media Land and Aeza Group, five executives, and seven companies—including entities in the...
Israeli Watchdog Rebukes Trump Over Call to Pardon Netanyahu
Israeli watchdog condemns Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu, urging President Herzog to uphold judicial independence.