Chinese gangs launder millions via UK students
A RUSI report exposes how Chinese state-linked gangs are laundering hundreds of millions for UK criminals through international students. Learn the details and the political fallout.
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Gabon's Ex-First Lady Sentenced to 20 Years
Gabon's former first lady and her son sentenced in absentia to 20 years for embezzlement and money laundering. Discover the details of the trial and the fall of the Bongo dynasty.
£5.5bn Bitcoin scam mastermind evaded UK for 6 years
Zhimin Qian, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to a massive Bitcoin money laundering scheme after living a lavish lifestyle in the UK for nearly six years. Discover how UK authorities finally caught up.
Singapore's 'Gambling King' in S$1bn fraud case
Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, once celebrated as the 'King of Gambling,' faces Singapore court over alleged involvement in a staggering S$1 billion international money laundering scandal involving luxury properties and high-end assets.
North Korea's crypto laundering funds nuclear weapons
Exclusive investigation reveals North Korea's sophisticated cryptocurrency laundering operations bypassing US sanctions to finance nuclear weapons development, according to confidential UN documents.
Mini-marts exposed as fronts for illegal immigration network
An explosive investigation reveals how organised crime groups are using legitimate-looking convenience stores as fronts for illegal immigration, money laundering and benefit fraud across the UK.
£2M gold and jewellery seized at Manchester Airport
Customs officials at Manchester Airport have intercepted a massive smuggling operation, confiscating gold bars and luxury jewellery worth approximately £2 million from passengers arriving from Dubai.
Student jailed for £1m Chinese gang gift card scam
A 26-year-old university student has been sentenced to prison for his role in an elaborate £1 million gift card fraud operation masterminded by Chinese organised crime groups targeting UK retailers.
Rugby star Trent Merrin arrested over cryptocurrency fraud
Former NRL player Trent Merrin arrested over alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting investors in the UK, facing multiple fraud charges as police investigation continues.
Melania Trump sued over cryptocurrency promotions
Former First Lady Melania Trump is embroiled in a significant legal battle, accused of promoting a cryptocurrency scheme without proper disclosure of financial ties. The lawsuit alleges she received substantial payments for her endorsements.
US targets Russian oligarchs in sanctions evasion crackdown
American authorities launch aggressive legal campaign against sanctioned Russian oligarchs, seizing assets and exposing sophisticated money laundering networks in latest Ukraine war response.
Cambodia's 'Prince' of Cybercrime Sanctioned by US
The US Treasury has imposed sweeping sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and his Prince Group, exposing their alleged involvement in sophisticated cybercrime operations targeting victims worldwide from Sihanoukville.
Chinese national jailed for £5bn Bitcoin laundering scheme
Zhimin Qian sentenced to six years after laundering billions through cryptocurrency while living under false identity in London. UK authorities confiscate record-breaking Bitcoin haul.
BitQueen's £67m crypto stash found in jogging bottoms
The mastermind behind Britain's largest cryptocurrency fraud scheme has been forced to surrender access to £67 million in digital assets after police discovered the secret storage device concealed in her running clothes.
Australia cracks down on crypto ATMs in crime fight
Exclusive: The Australian government unveils sweeping reforms targeting cryptocurrency ATMs in a bold move to combat money laundering and protect vulnerable citizens from financial crime.
Brit charged in crypto scam with forced labour camps
Shocking investigation reveals British national accused of masterminding cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly forced victims into modern slavery conditions while authorities freeze millions in Bitcoin assets.
Bitcoin Plummets After Trump's China Warning
Cryptocurrency markets face dramatic sell-off as Donald Trump warns China may crush Bitcoin operations, triggering investor panic and regulatory concerns across digital asset landscape.
Bitcoin Shatters Record: Surges Past $72,000
Bitcoin achieves unprecedented milestone, breaking through $72,000 barrier as institutional investment floods cryptocurrency markets. Discover what's driving this spectacular surge.
Solicitors face crackdown over money laundering failures
The National Crime Agency launches major investigation into law firms suspected of enabling money laundering, as legal watchdog reveals widespread compliance failures across the profession.
Britain-China Bitcoin battle over £5BN fraud money
UK authorities pursue Chinese 'Bitcoin Queen' as £5 billion investment fraud scheme unravels in dramatic cross-border cryptocurrency laundering investigation.
Met Police seize £5.5bn Bitcoin in record UK bust
London's Metropolitan Police make cryptocurrency history with unprecedented seizure of 69,370 Bitcoin in international investment fraud investigation spanning five years.
Russian Oligarchs' Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Exposed
A bombshell investigation reveals how Russian elites systematically funneled illicit funds into the US and Europe, exploiting legal loopholes and luxury property markets to hide their fortunes.
Ex-Footballer Jailed for Money Laundering
Former Premier League footballer Richard Duffy has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to laundering £400,000 in a sophisticated criminal operation. The ex-Portsmouth and Wales defender was caught in a police sting.
Ex-Celtic footballer jailed for money laundering
Former Celtic footballer Anthony Stokes has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a sophisticated money laundering operation involving a stolen cash van and hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Student accused of laundering crime cash & paedophile site profits
A University of Southampton student faces serious charges for allegedly laundering millions for an organised crime network and generating revenue from a website monetising child sexual abuse material. Exclusive details on the investigation.
Mafia infiltration probe at Italian football club Crotone
Exclusive: Italian prosecutors investigate suspected 'Ndrangheta mafia takeover of Serie B football club FC Crotone, uncovering alleged money laundering and criminal influence in the sport.
Alleged Cocaine Kingpin's £230m Trial Begins at Old Bailey
The trial of a suspected international cocaine smuggling kingpin, accused of masterminding a network that earned over £230 million, has begun at the Old Bailey, revealing a lavish lifestyle funded by alleged crime.
UK seizes £1.4bn in dirty money crackdown
Exclusive: British authorities have confiscated a record £1.4 billion from criminals under new anti-money laundering powers, with hundreds of millions more frozen in ongoing operations.
Paralegal's £5.6m property empire on a £60k salary exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a young Sydney paralegal on a modest salary allegedly built a multi-million pound property portfolio through undisclosed loans and creative financing, dodging stamp duty and raising serious money laundering concerns.
Isle of Man Crisis: Liverpool Crime Networks Overrun Island
An exclusive investigation reveals how the Isle of Man, once a tranquil crown dependency, has become a hub for organised crime, with Liverpool-based drug traffickers and money launderers infiltrating its prisons and financial systems.
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