Ligi proposed Matis Mäeker as head of the Money Laundering Bureau
Estonian Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi proposed to the government to confirm Matis Mäeker for a second term as head of the Money Laundering Bureau.
Money laundering: Court voids Malami’s bail, orders remand in Kuje facility
A Nigerian court has revoked the bail of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in a money laundering case, ordering his remand in custody as the trial proceeds.
Washington is moving to punish a Swiss bank for its ties to Iran and Syria
The U.S. Treasury Department is proposing to sever Swiss Bank 'M. Beyer Merchant' from the American financial system over allegations of unlawful support for entities linked to Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.
Foreign nationals arrested after probe into alleged money laundering syndicate
Four foreign nationals have been arrested in Mildura as part of a police investigation into alleged money laundering activities linked to a Malaysian syndicate.
Arrest of 'megatrafficker', blocking of R$ 100 million and contract with city hall: understand operation against interstate drug trafficking scheme
The Operation Argos led to the arrest of a major cocaine supplier and the blocking of R$ 104 million connected to a sophisticated interstate drug trafficking and money laundering network in Brazil.
Ecuador collaborates in European mega-operation against drug trafficking money laundering network: seven arrested and assets valued at over 5 million
Ecuador has participated in a European operation that dismantled an international money laundering network linked to drug trafficking from South America to Europe, resulting in seven arrests and over 5 million in seized assets.
Former Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Manaus Moved Over R$ 1.3 Million to Phantom Company
Anabela Cardoso Freitas, the former chief of staff of Manaus' mayor, has been implicated in moving over R$ 1.3 million in cash to a phantom travel agency as part of a police investigation into illicit financial activities.
Learn how the doctor arrested in operation against drug trafficking in MT and three other states operated
Doctor Naiara Batistelo was arrested in a drug trafficking operation in Brazil, suspected of being a key figure in laundering money from drug sales.
Operation investigates former sales representative and lawyer for alleged fraud that caused R$ 2.5 million loss to the agricultural industry
The Civil Police conducted searches and seizures to investigate a supposed scheme involving forgery, fraud, and money laundering related to the agricultural commodity industry, allegedly causing significant financial losses.
Advertising professional, cook, videomaker, and mechanic arrested in operation against rifle trafficking in ES
A group involved in trafficking rifles between the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais was arrested in an operation led by the Organized Crime and Money Laundering Department.
The Supreme Court upheld the extradition of a former Chavista official accused of money laundering and corruption
Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld the extradition of former Venezuelan official Luis Abraham Bastidas Ramírez, wanted by Interpol for money laundering.
The Court extradited to Andorra a former PDVSA official accused of laundering money from chavista corruption
Argentina's Supreme Court has approved the extradition of former PDVSA official Luis Abraham Bastidas Ramírez, accused of laundering five million dollars connected to chavista corruption, to Andorra.
Monitor Polski from February 26, 2026 (no. 245-247)
The article reports on various governmental resolutions and announcements from the Polish Council of Ministers, including a strategy to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, and an investment program for modernizing oncology infrastructure.
Doctor arrested in operation against drug trafficking in MT and three other states
A 38-year-old doctor was arrested in Brazil as part of a large drug trafficking and money laundering operation involving multiple states.
CPI investigates whether Vorcaro used company of the Toffoli family to launder money, says rapporteur
The Brazilian CPI is investigating possible money laundering involving a company related to the family of Supreme Court minister Dias Toffoli.
Operation Vassalos: see connections of the Coelho family with the scheme of embezzlement of amendments, bidding fraud and money laundering
Operation Vassalos investigates a criminal scheme involving bribes, bid fraud, and money laundering connected to former Senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family.
With the vote of substitute judges, the Court revoked the dismissal of Jorge Macri in a money laundering case
The Argentine Supreme Court has reversed the dismissal of Jorge Macri in a money laundering case related to a real estate transaction in Miami.
The Supreme Court revoked Jorge Macri's dismissal in a money laundering case
The Argentine Supreme Court has reopened a money laundering case against Jorge Macri related to his purchase of Miami property in 2011.
Businessman arrested in operation against the CV says that former chief of staff of the mayor of Manaus paid for tickets in cash
Businessman Alcir Queiroga Teixeira Júnior, arrested for alleged money laundering linked to drug trafficking, testified that the former chief of staff of Manaus' mayor paid for trips and other expenses in cash.
Account attributed to the son of alias 'Fito' promotes loans and money laundering on TikTok
A TikTok account allegedly belonging to Jair Macías, son of a notorious gang leader in Ecuador, promotes offers for loans and money laundering, raising concerns and attracting criticism.
British immigration officials accused of stealing money from migrants
Six British immigration officials are accused of money laundering and other offenses related to misconduct between 2021 and 2022.
MP executes warrant against investigated individual who moved funds even during preventive detention
The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is conducting Operation Camouflage to investigate money laundering linked to a criminal organization.
7.17 Crore Property Attached in Goa Drugs Money Laundering Case, ED Makes Major Disclosure
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has temporarily attached properties worth 7.17 crore INR in connection with a money laundering case linked to drug trafficking in Goa.
Businessman claims R$ 1.2 million seized from a police officer arrested by the São Paulo Corregedoria
A businessman is claiming ownership of nearly R$ 1.2 million seized from a police officer arrested for alleged involvement with organized crime.
87-year-old woman scammed out of 30,000 euros - received a prison sentence herself
An 87-year-old woman in Finland was sentenced to five months of conditional imprisonment for serious money laundering after unknowingly participating in a scam that involved transferring over 55,000 euros from online frauds.
Target in BA of operation against Fernando Bezerra Coelho is a relative of the former senator and received nearly R$ 190 million in alleged scheme
A relative of former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho is under investigation for receiving nearly R$ 190 million in suspected corruption and fraud linked to infrastructure projects in Pernambuco.
Fraudsters laundering money, hiding proceeds in real estate – EFCC chair
The EFCC chair warns that fraudsters are using real estate to launder money and conceal the proceeds of crime.
Expanded prosecutions for Yiyi and 12 other members of a "branch" of the fearsome Tren de Aragua in Argentina
The Argentinian federal judge Gustavo Fresneda has expanded the charges against Yiyi and 12 others linked to a criminal group known as Tren de Aragua, now also charging them with organized crime.
Civil Police operation arrests 15 suspects of handling over R$ 9 million in scams in MG
Fifteen individuals were arrested in Brazil during a police operation investigating major fraud and money laundering schemes involving over R$ 9 million.
Police arrest 28 individuals and identify inmate as leader of organization operating in MS and PR
The Civil Police of Mato Grosso do Sul arrested 28 people as part of an operation investigating a drug trafficking and money laundering organization, allegedly run by an inmate from a maximum-security prison.
Woman arrested in AL for defrauding elderly for R$ 80 thousand
A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Igaci, Alagoas, for committing fraud against elderly individuals and money laundering, causing losses estimated over R$ 80 thousand.
Goleada Case: This group allegedly caused a $100 million loss to the state, according to the Prosecutor's Office
The Goleada case involves allegations of a criminal organization led by Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, resulting in significant financial losses to the Ecuadorian state.
Penal Tribunal reduces written sentence of ten years in prison for money laundering for Jezdimir Srdan
Ecuadorian authorities have reduced the written sentence of ten years in prison for Serbian citizen Jezdimir Srdan, convicted of money laundering.
Family investigated for drug trafficking has homes, vehicles, and other assets blocked in PI
A family suspected of drug trafficking in Piripiri, Brazil, has had their assets seized by authorities during an operation targeting organized crime and drug trafficking.
ED's Major Action against Anil Ambani, ₹3,716 Crore House Attached
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action against Anil Ambani, attaching a luxurious 17-story residence in Mumbai worth ₹3,716 crore as part of a money laundering investigation.
Bank investigated for facilitating billion-dollar money laundering is targeted by Federal Police in São Paulo
The Brazilian Federal Police conducted an operation against Banco BMP in São Paulo, investigating its alleged role in facilitating over R$ 25 billion in money laundering activities.
Federal Police targets institution suspected of creating invisible clients for money laundering in SP
The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation to investigate a financial institution accused of facilitating money laundering by allowing anonymous transactions.
'False intermediaries' are targets of operation against virtual scams of up to R$ 9 million in MT and MG
A police operation targeting a group suspected of engaging in virtual scams is underway in Brazil, with around R$ 9 million linked to fraudulent activities.
Two people arrested in waste packaging fraud and money laundering probe
Two individuals have been arrested in Cornwall as part of an investigation into waste packaging fraud and money laundering.
Police launches operation against drug trafficking and money laundering in the Sertão of Pernambuco
The Civil Police of Pernambuco launched 'Operation Resilience' to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the Sertão region.
FT: How Deutsche Bank Rolled Out the Red Carpet for Epstein
A report reveals Deutsche Bank's contentious relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, providing high-level services for nearly six years despite internal concerns.
Federal Police conducts operation to combat bidding fraud, corruption, and money laundering
The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Vassalos to tackle a criminal organization accused of fraud in public bidding, corruption, and money laundering involving public officials.
The origin and partners of Análisis Relevante, the company investigated in the ‘Plus Ultra’ case for which Zapatero worked
The article explores the connections and background of Análisis Relevante, a company under investigation in relation to the Plus Ultra case involving former Prime Minister Zapatero.
Cabeza de Vaca 'stands firm' after accusations of organized crime; will fight against the SCJN
Former Tamaulipas governor Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca publicly denounced what he describes as political persecution following new judicial actions against him for alleged organized crime and money laundering.
Cabañas La Loma Tapalpa: US warned that this business where 'El Mencho' hid was laundering money
The U.S. alerted authorities about Cabañas La Loma Tapalpa being linked to money laundering operations for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, where notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’ allegedly sought refuge.
Who is MC Negão Original, funk artist targeted by arrest warrant in operation against digital scams in SP
MC Negão Original, a Brazilian funk artist, is one of the targets of a temporary arrest warrant in São Paulo linked to a police operation against a criminal organization involved in digital scams and money laundering.
Appeal hearing for Aquiles Alvarez's imprisonment will be on March 2
An appeal hearing for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, regarding his preventive detention will take place on March 2, 2026, amid allegations of organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.
Legislators and local authorities question Andrés Arauz over allegations in the Finisterra case
Politicians have reacted strongly to allegations implicating Andrés Arauz in the Finisterra case involving possible money laundering linked to drug trafficking.
Man involved in London Underground text message scam laundered £600,000, court hears
A man involved in a scam targeting London Underground passengers was found to have laundered £600,000 as part of a fraudulent text message scheme.
Customs and Federal Criminal Police: Cabinet Discusses Action Plan Against Organized Crime
The German federal cabinet is set to approve an action plan against organized crime, focusing on enhanced digital analysis powers and stronger investigations into money laundering.