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US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: US Prosecutors Seek to Seize Congolese President's Apartment in Luxury Trump Complex
- U.S. authorities are moving to seize a $7.1 million Manhattan apartment in a corruption probe involving the Republic of Congo's first family.
- Allegations suggest embezzled state funds were used to purchase the apartment at Trump International Hotel & Tower for the daughter of the scandal-plagued president of the Central African country.
- A complex network of shell companies, ultimately owned by Sassou Nguesso, funneled millions of dollars out of Congo, with a portion allegedly used to acquire the apartment.
- The FACT Coalition advocates for stricter oversight in real estate transactions to combat illicit financial flows and supports a proposal by the Treasury Department for reporting suspicious activities in the real estate sector.
Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Trial started in the “Panama Papers” financial scandal: Eight years ago, the media exposed a global financial scandal with the “Panama Papers ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Trial on Panama Papers Revealed Misconduct
- More than eight years since the initial Panama Papers disclosures by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and over 100 media partners worldwide, a significant money laundering trial has started in a Panamanian criminal court.
- Facing trial are 27 individuals, including Jürgen Mossack and Ramón Fonseca Mora, the founders of the now-defunct local law firm central to the scandal.
- The 2016 Panama Papers investigation stands out as one of the most extensive international collaborations in journalism, representing financial irregularities and political corruption in public perception.
- Scheduled to continue until April 26 and streamed live on YouTube, the trial will address Mossack Fonseca's alleged involvement in a bribery scandal with the German company Siemens and the establishment of dummy corporations for money laundering.
Uber driver shot, killed by 81-year-old after both received scam calls: William Brock, 81, is accused of shooting Loletha Hall after he received a number of scam ...
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US man, 81, charged with killing Uber driver after both targeted by scam calls: Police say the man, 81, had received a fake call seeking ransom for his nephew ...
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Trump trial live updates: Two seated jurors removed from Trump's hush money trial after issues raised
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
The world is failing to take financial measures against Iran’s terror threat: The Financial Action Task Force’s current trajectory suggests a regrettable descent ...
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To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...
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Michael Cohen is an admitted liar. He’s still going to be the star witness against Trump.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutor said on Thursday that the government could resort to inviting the military to bring a former ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687079-just-in-we-may-invite-military-to-bring-yahaya-bello-to-court-efcc-prosecutor.html
DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a digital ad buy that targets Republicans tax ...
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Raj Kundra, businessman and husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, has found himself in trouble again as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized his ... Show more www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/raj-kundra-properties-worth-rs-98-crore-seized-by-ed-in-bitcoin-ponzi-scam-shilpa-shetty-632599.html
Panama Papers: Money laundering trial of 27 defendants begins: The defendants include the founders of law firm Mossack Fonseca which was shut down in 2018.
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Explained: Vietnam’s $12 billion financial fraud, for which a businesswoman has been sentenced to death
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Truong My Lan: Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud: Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she has been convicted of stealing ...
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Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani faces bank fraud charges in sports betting case
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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutor in Trump's first criminal trial
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Supreme Court appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Taylor Swift fans lose £1m in scams, Lloyds Bank estimates: Lloyds says thousands have fallen victim to ticket scams, with fans losing an average of £332 each.
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Biotech Exec Gets 7 Years in Prison for False Claims About Rapid Covid-19 Test: Prosecutors said Keith Berman falsely claimed he had invented a blood test that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/biotech-covid-fraud-sentence.html
An elderly Ohio man has been indicted on a murder charge after authorities say he fatally shot an Uber driver.
The 81-year-old man had received scam calls ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ohio-man-fatally-shot-uber-driver-after-scammers-109305181
Ohtani interpreter charged with bank fraud in betting scandal: Prosecutors in California say Ippei Mizhuara impersonated the MLB star to banks to steal $16M ...
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Woman arrested for wheeling corpse into bank to co-sign a loan: The woman appeared to be propping up the dead man’s head in a video of the incident
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US biotech executive sentenced to 7 years in jail for COVID test fraud: The chief executive of a U.S. biotechnology company that falsely promised investors it ...
reuters.com/legal/us-biotech-executive-sentenced-7-years-jail-covid-test-fraud-2024-04-12/
What is being done to crack down on text scammers in Australia? It's the most popular scam delivery method by far, according to figures from the consumer ... Show more www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-08/what-is-being-done-to-combat-text-scammers-in-australia/103605166 www.abc.net.au/news/app
More arrests to follow over KPMG R16m bursary money fraud case: The Hawks are confident KPMG employee Fidelis Moema, accused of stealing R16 ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-05-more-arrests-to-follow-over-kpmg-r16m-bursary-money-fraud-case/
Senior Hezbollah money changer found shot to death near Beirut : The security source identified the victim as Mohammad Surur who worked in currency exchanges and ...
jpost.com/middle-east/senior-hezbollah-money-changer-found-shot-to-death-near-beirut-796335
Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and 7 county officials to face six charges including abuse of office and money laundering in the Sh140m publicity ... Show more
Seized Sentosa plot in $3 billion money laundering probe goes on sale as OCBC seeks loan recovery
straitstimes.com/singapore/seized-land-in-3-billion-money-laundering-probe-goes-on-sale-ocbc-seeks-loan-recovery
EXCLUSIVE STORY: www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-dollar175-million-bond-is-even-shadier-than-it-looks The little-known insurance company that rescued Donald Trump by providing a last-minute $175 million bank fraud bond isn’t just ... Show more
As he prepares to prosecute Trump, NYC DA Bragg says hush money criminal trial not about politics
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Trial Amid Presidential Campaign Allegations
- Jury selection begins April 15 with a potential eight-week trial ahead.
- Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records, denying allegations of suppressing scandals.
- Key witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels might testify against Trump.
- Despite Trump's denial of wrongdoing, witness testimonies pose a significant challenge.
FedEx scam: Fraudster cheats Bengaluru lawyer of Rs 15 lakh, makes her strip for ‘narcotics’ test
indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/fedex-scam-fraudster-cheats-bengaluru-lawyer-narcotics-test-9260710/
Britain's biggest benefit fraud gang convicted of £50 million Universal Credit plot
itv.com/news/2024-04-10/britains-biggest-benefit-fraud-gang-guilty-of-50m-universal-credit-plot
Nigeria Binance dispute: Cryptocurrency official denies money laundering: Tigran Gambaryan's wife says she is "beyond heartbroken" at his transfer to a prison in ...
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Customer RMAs Inno3D RTX 4070 Ti but allegedly receives cheaper Dell RTX 3050 in return — accuses Overclockers UK for scam
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Speaking on the first day of the Manhattan trial for the ‘hush-money’ case against him, Donald Trump decried the process as a ‘scam’ and a ‘disgrace’ ... Show more #donaldtrump #uspresident #manhattan
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John Stockton filed a court declaration detailing his opposition to vaccines and COVID-19 rules, citing personal experiences and a pattern of flu after ... Show more
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Peter Murrell is charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds
Crypto executives put money behind longshot bid to oust Elizabeth Warren: More than half a dozen cryptocurrency executives and prominent enthusiasts have donated ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/12/crypto-executives-put-money-behind-longshot-bid-to-oust-elizabeth-warren-00151882
The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore: The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.
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Trump's Truth Social has already lost its stock shine: Truth Social is a meme stock, but its investors don't have diamond hands.
axios.com/2024/04/09/trump-truth-social-stock
Overpriced or simply premium? I'm trying to decide if iPhones are a rip-off: Where does the line between premium and way too pricey ends?
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"Amore unter Palmen":First kiss between Carinthian Andrea and online love David: As part of the ATV format "Amore unter Palmen", Andrea (55) from Klagenfurt ...
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How many scams were detected on platforms such as Facebook, Carousell, Lazada and Shopee last year? Here's a quick look. Full story: www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/facebook-last-anti-scam-rating-system-e-commerce-4252726
Scammers target Wirral mourners via baby's funeral: Chloe Goode said it was "absolutely disgusting" her daughter had been used in the fake post.
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A second UK lawmaker says he was targeted in a sexting scam. Police are investigating
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#Bengaluru South MP #TejasviSurya was heckled at an event in the city by victims of the Guru Raghavendra Bank scam, after which he was forced to make a hasty exit ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/video-bjps-tejasvi-surya-heckled-at-bengaluru-event-forced-to-leave-complaint-filed-with-election-commission-101713235078656.html
Cash seized as police claim suspected criminal operation laundered $1 billion: Cash, documents, a gel blaster and fireworks have been seized as police ...
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Audit At Sonali Life Insurance: Ex-chairman, family pocketed Tk 187cr: Sonali Life Insurance Company's former chairman Mostafa Golam Quddus and his six family ...
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Getting multiple prompts to reset your Apple ID password? It’s a scam: SINGAPORE: Have you been bombarded with prompts to reset your Apple ID password? You might ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apple-id-password-prompts-phishing-scam-csa-4252956
What to know about the multimillion-dollar Easter Sunday cash heist in Los Angeles
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Ippei Mizuhara has been charged with bank fraud after authorities discovered he transferred more than $16M from Ohtani’s account to an alleged sports book ... Show more
CNA Explains: How were the sentences decided for duo convicted in billion-dollar money laundering case?
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Anthroposophic medicine: ill due to bad karma?: Vaccination scepticism, reservations about painkillers, mistletoe therapy for cancer: anthroposophic medicine is ...
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Scammers posing as NZ Post staff have sparked a new warning about fake parcel delivery texts sent from email addresses.
Man told to repay £18,000 to bank despite never having an account with them: A man has been left with a £18,000 debt and a crippled credit score after fraudsters ...
independent.co.uk/news/business/hsbc-bank-fraud-credit-card-b2527618.html
Dozens arrested and thousands of victims contacted after scam site taken offline: Set up by a criminal network in 2021, LabHost enabled users to set up phishing ...
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Kejriwal eating mangoes, aloo poori despite type 2 diabetes to make grounds for medical bail, ED tells court
deccanherald.com/india/delhi/kejriwal-eating-food-high-in-sugar-despite-type-2-diabetes-to-make-grounds-for-medical-bail-ed-tells-court-2983793
Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
#VantageOnFirstpost : A new report reveals more details about the high-profile real-estate scam that has rocked Vietnam. Real-estate tycoon Truong My Lan was convicted of ... Show more
JUST IN: Immigration service places Yahaya Bello on watchlist
The Nigerian Immigration Service on Thursday put the immediate past Governor of Kogi State ... Show more punchng.com/just-in-immigration-service-puts-yahaya-bello-on-watchlist/
Urgent warning over 'nasty' WhatsApp scam : You could expose yourself to fraud and blackmail and put all your contacts in harms way
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Money laundering case: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan appears before ED: New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI) AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement ...
deccanherald.com/india/delhi/money-laundering-case-aap-mla-amanatullah-khan-appears-before-ed-2983557
Joe Lewis’ Yacht Aviva Sets Sail After British Billionaire Pays US Fine - Bloomberg
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Former KPMG employee Fidelis Moema granted R50,000 bail after bursary fraud worth R16.5 million
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Varta share insider trading: a captain without faith: Business editor Robert Schwarz writes in his commentary why CEO Hackstein's sale of Varta shares is legal ...
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Martin Lewis issues 'don't ignore' warning as thousands receive text this week: The MET police contacted 25,000 on Thursday, April 18 through text and email ...
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This week on #ReportersWithoutOrders , host @tanishka_s2 is joined by @shivnarayan01 and @himansshhi to discuss ANI’s business model, Dalit farmers’ electoral bonds ‘scam’
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New X users may need to pay an annual fee to post on platform: Elon Musk: CEO of Tesla and SpaceX stated that the move was aimed at curbing spam accounts on the ...
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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Hackers are threatening to publish a huge stolen sanctions and financial crimes watchlist
techcrunch.com/2024/04/18/world-check-database-leaked-sanctions-financial-crimes-watchlist/
“Panama Papers” trial: 12 years in prison demanded for the founder of the law firm
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Barclays bank investment scam warning to all customers: The average victim of investment scams last year lost more than £14,000, Barclays warned
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Trump Media’s Stock Is Plunging. His Election Odds Aren’t.: Trump Media’s wildly fluctuating stock price shows that it’s not just an election market for ...
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Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
- The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.
- Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.
- The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.
- Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
Can ‘credit shield’ save you when credit card debts pile up after cash crunch crises?
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