Crypto Queen jailed for £5.5bn Bitcoin fraud
Zhimin Qian, the 'Crypto Queen', has been sentenced to 11 years for a massive £5.5bn Bitcoin scam that defrauded 128,000 investors. Discover the full story of her lavish life and dramatic arrest.
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£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.
£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.
Storm's Katoa stable after seizure and brain bleed
Melbourne Storm forward Eliesa Katoa remains in stable condition after experiencing a medical emergency during training, with the club confirming he suffered a seizure and brain bleed in a shocking incident that has rocked the NRL community.
NRL star Katoa suffers brain bleed after seizure
Shocking incident raises urgent questions about rugby league's concussion protocols as Storm forward collapses on field following head injury.
£14M cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport
Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport have seized cannabis worth approximately £14 million in one of the region's largest drug interceptions this year, leading to criminal charges.
Four charged in Birmingham Airport cannabis raid
Four individuals face serious charges after Border Force officers discovered a significant cannabis shipment worth thousands at Birmingham Airport in a dramatic overnight operation.
£2m cocaine seized at Birmingham Airport in NCA raid
National Crime Agency investigation leads to massive cocaine seizure and multiple arrests across Manchester and Bolton in sophisticated drug smuggling bust.
NY AG moves to seize Trump assets over $454M debt
New York AG Letitia James initiates aggressive asset seizure against Donald Trump following $454 million fraud judgment, targeting his iconic properties as payment deadline passes.
Family farm faces seizure in tribal land claim battle
A Richmond farming family's century-old homestead is threatened with compulsory purchase after a tribal court ruling recognised the land as ancestral Native American territory, sparking a bitter property rights dispute.
Secret court seizes cars over minor tax errors
Exclusive investigation reveals how drivers are losing their cars through a hidden court system for innocent administrative mistakes on vehicle tax payments.
Bolsonaro's Passport Seized in Brazil Coup Probe
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confronts escalating legal jeopardy after Supreme Court mandates passport surrender amid deepening corruption investigation into alleged coup plot.
Russia advances law to seize Western assets in retaliation
Russia's parliament advances controversial legislation allowing confiscation of Western assets in response to frozen Russian funds, escalating economic warfare amid Ukraine conflict.
Gold vs Bitcoin: Ultimate Safe Haven Showdown
As economic uncertainty continues, experts weigh in on whether traditional gold or digital bitcoin offers better protection for your wealth in turbulent times.
UK smashes world record with £15m fake vape seizure
In the largest seizure of its kind worldwide, UK Border Force and Trading Standards have intercepted over £15 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes containing dangerous substances, uncovering a sophisticated criminal network flooding Britain with counterf
Scottish fire engine freed after 15-month Israeli seizure
After a 15-month diplomatic standoff, a Scottish fire engine seized by Israeli authorities is set to be released and continue its humanitarian mission to Palestinian firefighters in the West Bank.
Brit tourist faces Thai jail after £68k cocaine hotel bust
A 25-year-old British tourist is facing severe prison time in Thailand after authorities discovered 1kg of high-purity cocaine worth over £68,000 in his luxury Bangkok hotel room during a dramatic police raid.
Trump faces court over $464m bond in fraud case
New York's attorney general confronts Trump's legal team in high-stakes hearing over unpaid civil fraud penalty, as prosecutors seek to enforce judgment through property seizures.
Trump's Crypto Pardon Plan for Binance Founder Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's controversial discussions about pardoning Changpeng Zhao, the disgraced Binance founder, as part of a strategic political manoeuvre to secure cryptocurrency sector support.
Gran loses life savings in Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam
A grandmother lost her entire £50,000 life savings after fraudsters impersonating Martin Lewis tricked her into a fake cryptocurrency investment, leaving her living in a caravan.
Pakistan Navy seizes multi-million drug haul in Arabian Sea
In a dramatic high-seas operation, Pakistan Navy warship PNS Yarmook intercepts suspicious vessel carrying narcotics with estimated street value of £25 million in international waters.
Belgium seizes Russian billions for Ukraine defence
In an unprecedented decision, Belgian authorities have confiscated €1.9 billion from frozen Russian assets, with funds redirected to support Ukraine's military efforts against Russian aggression.
Thai tourist's £10k cash seized at Australian border
A Thai traveller's Australian dream holiday turned into a financial nightmare after border officials discovered £10,000 in undeclared cash hidden throughout his luggage at Sydney Airport.
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.
1,300 illegal firearms seized in Australia-NZ crackdown
Australian and New Zealand authorities have seized over 1,300 illegal weapons in a coordinated trans-Tasman operation targeting organised crime networks and firearms trafficking.
China spy suspect caught with £4k cash at Heathrow
Exclusive: Labour's election manifesto faces security questions after a defendant in a major China espionage case was intercepted at Heathrow Airport carrying thousands in cash, raising concerns about foreign interference in British politics.
UFC's Maycee Barber suffers in-flight seizure
Rising UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber experienced a frightening mid-air seizure during a flight to Denver, revealing ongoing health concerns that have impacted her training camp ahead of crucial fight.
Oxford student arrested in racial hatred probe, firearms seized
Thames Valley Police seize firearms from family home as elite university student faces incitement charges following controversial protest footage that went viral.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
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.
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