money laundering
North Korean Hackers Charged With Stealing $1.3B in Global Cyberattacks
One of the defendants is a North Korean operative who was charged in the 2018 Sony Pictures hack.
Pharmacy Owners Charged in $30 Million COVID-19 Money Laundering Scheme
Pharmacy owners Peter Khaim and Arkadiy Khamov used emergency medical billing codes to obtain roughly $30 million from Medicare, the indictment alleged.
Chinese Man Extradited to U.S. to Face Charges for Funding Turtle Smugglers
The turtles, which are protected from excessive trading by an international treaty, were worth approximately $2,250,000 on the Asian black market.
Woman Inherits Apartment, Finds Suitcase Holding Over $500,000 in Basement
Police are now investigating amid concerns the cash could be part of a money laundering operation.
Four Americans Indicted Over Scheme to Sell Iranian Petroleum to China
The men allegedly sought to conceal where the petroleum came from by bribing a Chinese official, setting up shell companies and using false contractual documents.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agent Charged With Money Laundering
During his tenure, Jose Irizarry worked out of the DEA's Miami field office, Washington, D.C., bureau, and an official outpost in Cartagena, Colombia.
California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Massive Identity Theft Ring
"To our knowledge, this is the largest criminal case ever involving identify theft of military-affiliated personnel," U.S. Attorney John Bash said at a press conference.
Giuliani Associates Subpoenaed for Consulting Firm Records Over Charges
Rudy Giuliani's consulting firm has been subpoenaed in relation to the ongoing investigation into Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, two associates of the ex-mayor's who have been accused of illegally funneling money into various Republican political campaigns.
Nigerian Citizen Sentenced in International Money Laundering Scheme
So-called "mules" were also targeted on dating websites who were used to launder the proceeds from the conspiracy in order to avoid detection.
Trump Ironically Accused Obama of Foreign Money Laundering 7 Years Ago
"Has Barack Obama been caught red handed laundering money into his campaign from illegal online foreign donations?" Trump tweeted on October 10, 2012.
Prominent Baltimore Attorney Indicted on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Ken Ravenell, a prominent Baltimore defense attorney, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges relating to drug trafficking and money laundering.
Professor Allegedly Stole $200k From Cancer Research Fund
Geoffrey Girnun was taken into custody Thursday on charges of stealing state and federal government funds, wire fraud and money laundering.
Prince's Charity Received Funds From Offshore Company
This newly uncovered operation emerged from the Russian private investment bank Troika Dialog.
Trump Can '150 Percent' Be Indicted Now: Ex-Prosecutor
"Mueller is allowed to deviate from policy in, 'extraordinary circumstances,'" Seema Iyer said. "Are we at extraordinary circumstances? Hello! I think we are here."
Democrats' Probe Won't Observe Trump 'Red Line': Report
Trump had warned special counsel Robert Mueller not to delve into his family's finances, but they are reportedly very much within the scope of the House Democrats' investigation.
Man Admits Stealing Hurricane Sandy Funds, Buying Drugs
Robert Brower, 45, was paid to repair the home of a Hurricane Sandy victim. Instead, prosecutors say he stole the money.
Trump Is 'Russian Asset' Owned by Mafia, Author Claims
Author Craig Unger spoke with Newsweek about the allegations in his new book, "House of Trump, House of Putin: The Untold Story of Donald Trump and the Russian Mafia."
GOP Senator: Make Drug Cartels Pay for Border Wall
"It won't be the Mexican government [paying for the wall]; it will be the Mexican cartels, and that's probably the better party to bill there."
Putin's Cousin Laundered Billions Through a Danish Bank
A whistleblower claimed the bank failed to implement the necessary procedures to investigate and stop money laundering.
British Dirty Money Crackdown Worries Russian Oligarchs
Britain is cracking down on dubious money, and some ex-Soviet oligarchs are starting to worry.
Money Laundering: What Putin May Really Have on Trump
The U.S. Treasury Department will soon start looking for more of the Kremlin's breadcrumbs abroad. Will they lead to Trump?
Kushner, Trump Jr. Likely Laundered Money: Bannon
Steve Bannon says special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating President Donald Trump's son and son-in-law.
Ivanka Trump Diamonds Embroiled in Alleged Fraud Scheme
Money launderers convert dirty money into small diamonds that are easy to smuggle.
How the Battle for the Soul of the Maldives Went Global
The island nation's government ousted Mohamed Nasheed in 2012, now they are facing calls for a boycott of the tourism industry.
Trump's Panama Hotel Linked to Accused Fraudster
While working on her dad's pet project, Ivanka Trump met with Alexandre Ventura Nogueira, who was hired as the lead broker.
Bitcoin and Blockchain: A Money Laundering Bonanza?
Money laundering experts are concerned about Russia's new interest in cryptocurrencies.
Russian Bitcoin Launderer Indicted By US Jury
Vinnik is alleged to have run a digital currency exchange that laundered billions of illegally-obtained funds.
Calibri: The Font That Could Bring Down A Government
Wikipedia has locked its page on the font for editing as the scandal grows.
U.S. Seize Assets, Picasso in Malaysian Fund Probe
U.S. authorities say that a Malaysian financier diverted millions from a bond sale to buy the painting for the actor.