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publico.pt • Law • Portugal
During a raid related to Operation Pretorian, authorities found over €31,000 in cash hidden under the bed of Fernando Madureira, former leader of the Super Dragões fan group.
milano.corriere.it • Crime • Italy
A complex fraud investigation in Italy involving a large sum of money allegedly swindled from businessman Massimo Moratti has hit a snag due to a court decision.
livelaw.in • Law • India
The article analyzes the legal requirements and judicial interpretations of the 'reasons to believe' clause within India's Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, highlighting its role as a check on the Enforcement Directorate's powers.
livelaw.in • Law • India
The Calcutta High Court clarified the Enforcement Directorate's powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, emphasizing the necessity of a 'quartet-test' involving search, seizure, proceeds of crime, and money-laundering for legal action.
livelaw.in • Law • India
The Supreme Court of India questioned whether money laundering can be presumed without proving knowledge of proceeds of crime, leading to a discussion on the legal definition and implications of acquittals in money laundering cases.
nzherald.co.nz • Crime • New Zealand
A Ferrari-driving Mongrel Mob gang member pleaded guilty to importing a massive amount of methamphetamine and faces losing millions in assets.
prensa.com • Law • Panama
Valentín Martínez, initially convicted of money laundering in the New Business case, was acquitted after a new sworn statement from Riccardo Francolini shifted blame.
oglobo.globo.com • Finance • Brazil
Brazilian authorities uncovered a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Douver Torres Braga, leading to the seizure of over 130 properties and luxury assets in Rio de Janeiro.
midilibre.fr • Crime • France
A man was arrested in Montpellier, France, after police discovered €13,950 in his possession, leading to charges of money laundering, rebellion, and using a false identity.
estadao.com.br • Politics • Brazil
A Brasília catering company, allegedly receiving funds from a union under investigation for INSS fraud, is found operating with closed doors and only a contact sign.
alternatives-economiques.fr • Economics • France
This article analyzes the substantial economic networks of drug traffickers in France, focusing on money laundering techniques and the challenges in combating these networks both domestically and internationally.
irishtimes.com • Crime • Ireland
Irish authorities conducted multiple raids targeting an organized crime group involved in prostitution and money laundering, resulting in arrests and ongoing investigations.
prensa.com • Politics • Panama
Suspicious bank transactions involving former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli and his associates are under investigation, raising concerns about potential money laundering.
prensa.com • Finance • Panama
Panamanian prosecutors are investigating Jaime Caballero, a union leader, for potential money laundering related to numerous deposits into his bank account, allegedly from an individual known as 'Luis V'.
elpais.com • Narcotics • Spain
Spain's Office for the Recovery and Management of Assets (ORGA) has successfully seized over €40 million in assets from drug traffickers in the Strait of Gibraltar, using a system of early asset auctions to maximize value and return funds to the state.
elcomercio.es • Sports • Spain
A former owner of Real Avilés refutes claims made by the current president regarding financial dealings and a potential money laundering investigation.
bostonglobe.com • Crime • United States
Eight individuals have been indicted for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting over 300 senior citizens across numerous states, resulting in millions of dollars in losses.
livelaw.in • Politics • India
A Delhi court will hold daily hearings from July 2nd to 8th in the ED's money laundering case against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi related to the National Herald newspaper.
latercera.com • Crime • Chile
Two police operations in the Metropolitan Region of Chile resulted in 11 arrests, the seizure of over $370 million, and the disruption of a drug trafficking organization.
prensa.com • Politics • Panama
A Panamanian investigation alleges that funds from a university construction project were diverted to individuals linked to a deputy and a drug trafficking operation.
prensa.com • Politics • Panama
Panama formally requested OECD membership while simultaneously seeking removal from the European Union's high-risk money laundering list.
prensa.com • Politics • Panama
The European Commission recommended removing Panama from its money laundering blacklist, but the European Parliament and Council must still approve this decision.
prensa.com • Finance • Panama
Panama's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) highlights the country's strengthened anti-money laundering system as the European Union (EU) proposes removing it from its high-risk list.