Tag: money_laundering
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Media Monitor: Coda Story Reports on Ukraine Corruption Concerns, Crypto Regulation Differences
Coda Story reports on Ukraine's prosecution of an anti-corruption activist, raising concerns about democratic values, and contrasts EU caution on crypto with the U.S.'s embrace of it.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEuropeFinancial MarketsEconomyLaw EnforcementLegalUkraineUnited Kingdom CorruptionVitaliy ShabuninAnti-Corruption Action CenterCryptocurrenciesMoney LaunderingEuropean UnionCoda Story
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Phoenix Man Pleads Guilty to Federal 'Kingpin' and Money Laundering Charges
Marcos Monarrez-Mendoza pleaded guilty to violating the federal “Kingpin” statute and money laundering. He faces a sentence of not less than 20 years and up to life in prison, and a fine of up to $2 million.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalMexicoSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentCriminal Justice Marcos Monarrez-MendozaPhoenixArizonadrug traffickingmoney launderingHomeland Security InvestigationsFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Jamaican National Extradited to U.S. for Lottery and Romance Scheme
Sherwayne Benjamin Bellinfantie extradited from Jamaica to the U.S. to face charges for romance and sweepstakes scheme that defrauded an elderly Arizona resident of over $400,000.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesWorldLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCybercrimeFinancial Fraud Jamaicaextraditionromance scamlottery scamwire fraudmoney launderingFBI
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Mexican National Convicted on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges in Atlanta
Adan Macedo-Rios, a Mexican national, was convicted of drug trafficking, money laundering, robbery, and firearm charges. He faces a minimum of 10 years for drug trafficking.
Politics and GovernmentLegalLaw EnforcementMexico Adan Macedo-RiosDrug Enforcement AdministrationAtlantaDrug TraffickingMoney LaunderingFirearmsHobbs Act RobberyFBI
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Five Convicted in Oklahoma Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
A federal jury convicted five individuals for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that transported liquid methamphetamine from Mexico to Oklahoma, laundering millions in proceeds.
Politics and GovernmentLegalLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMexico Drug TraffickingOklahomaMethamphetamineMoney LaunderingFBIU.S. Attorney's Office
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FinCEN Targets Southwest Border Money Laundering
FinCEN issues a Geographic Targeting Order for money services businesses in California and Texas to combat money laundering by Mexico-based cartels.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldMexicoFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementFinancial MarketsLegal FinCENGeographic Targeting Ordermoney launderingMexico-based cartelssouthwest borderCurrency Transaction ReportsScott Bessent