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.
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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.
Universal Credit warning: Millions face payment cuts
The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent warning to 2.3 million Universal Credit claimants: update your circumstances or risk losing benefits in major compliance crackdown.
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.
Avoid Costly ULEZ Fines in London: Essential Guide
Driving in London? Our comprehensive guide reveals how to check your vehicle's ULEZ compliance, avoid the £12.50 daily charge, and navigate the expanded zone without penalty.
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.
Abramovich Under Investigation in Jersey for Money Laundering
Jersey authorities launch a major investigation into Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich over serious corruption and money laundering allegations linked to his business dealings on the island.
Manhattan DA seizes $1.7M in Chinese crypto laundering op
Manhattan prosecutors uncover sophisticated Chinese-operated cryptocurrency laundering scheme, seizing nearly $2 million in digital assets linked to romance and cryptocurrency scams.
UK to remove foreign students who overstay visas
The Home Office announces a strict new policy threatening international students who overstay their visas with immediate removal, as part of a broader immigration crackdown.
AFP smashes global crime ring, seizes £30m in crypto
An international investigation led by Australian Federal Police has dismantled a sophisticated crime syndicate, resulting in the seizure of millions in cryptocurrency, luxury vehicles, and designer goods across Sydney.
Student jailed for smuggling £50k in Nando's bag
A university student from Salford has been sentenced to two years in prison after being caught attempting to smuggle £50,000 in cash out of the UK to Dubai in a Nando's takeaway bag at Manchester Airport.
Miami man extradited to NYC in major drug ring bust
A Miami man has been extradited to Manhattan to face charges for allegedly operating a sophisticated drug trafficking ring that laundered millions through luxury car rentals and property deals.
NJ Lawyers Face Action for Misleading US Government
Two New Jersey attorneys have been sanctioned for submitting falsified documents to US authorities in a high-stakes international fraud and money laundering investigation involving billions, sparking outrage in the legal community.
FCA Investigates Aberdeen Over Dubai Operations Compliance
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into Aberdeen's Dubai operations, raising serious questions about oversight in the emirate's burgeoning financial district and compliance with international standards.
Sydney mum's desperate plea in council pool fence nightmare
Exclusive: Vanessa Jacobs-Fennell reveals her two-year ordeal with Bellevue Hill Council over a non-compliant pool fence, detailing the emotional toll and financial strain of the dispute that left her feeling 'criminalised'.
Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Scheme Uncovered in NY
Exclusive: Two Brooklyn lawyers and a Mexican national are charged in a multi-million dollar plot to launder Sinaloa Cartel drug money through US banks, exposing a sophisticated transnational operation.
Criminal cash inflating London property prices
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated networks of international criminals are exploiting the UK's property market to launder billions, driving up costs for ordinary Britons and undermining the economy.
Gangsters' Dirty Cash Funds War on Organised Crime
In a stunning legal twist, the UK's National Crime Agency is using the ill-gotten gains of drug lords and gangsters to finance a relentless assault on the very heart of organised crime. Discover how dirty money is being turned into the ultimate weapon aga
Brink’s-Mat Heist Linked to Escobar’s Cartel
Explosive new claims connect Britain’s infamous Brink’s-Mat heist to Pablo Escobar’s drug empire, revealing a web of money laundering and criminal alliances.
Swiss seize £5.7m in luxury cars tied to Panama Papers
Geneva prosecutors confiscate high-end vehicles and timepieces tied to a sprawling money laundering investigation stemming from the Panama Papers leak.
HMRC Launches Major VAT Fraud Crackdown
HMRC is tightening the screws on VAT fraud with new enforcement measures. Find out how this could impact your business and what steps you need to take to stay compliant.
Birmingham man extradited in £50m fraud case
A Birmingham resident has been extradited to the US, accused of laundering millions through a global fraud network. The case highlights international cooperation in tackling cybercrime.
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