financial-crime

Image for Cryptocurrency fraud ring busted in Spain after laundering $540 million, Europol saysFinance

Cryptocurrency Fraud Ring Busted in Spain After Laundering $540 Million, Europol Says

Image for UK police arrest four over pro-Palestinian protest at air baseHeadlines

UK Police Arrest Four Over pro-Palestinian Protest at Air Base

Image for Belgian prosecutors launch money laundering probe into Worldline's local unitFinance

Belgian Prosecutors Launch Money Laundering Probe Into Worldline's Local Unit

Image for Global financial crime watchdog calls for action on crypto risksFinance

Global Financial Crime Watchdog Calls for Action on Crypto Risks

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EU Prosecutors Uncover Criminal Scheme Involving Chinese Imports via Greece

Date: June 26, 2025

(Reuters) -European prosecutors have uncovered a criminal scheme involving false documentation of Chinese imports to Europe through the Greek port of Piraeus that defrauded authorities of about 700...

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Italy Seizes $164 Million From Businessmen Allegedly Tied to 'Ndrangheta Mafia

Date: June 26, 2025

MILAN (Reuters) -An Italian court has confiscated assets in Italy and Germany worth over 140 million euros ($164 million) from five men active in the oil distribution industry who are accused of tax...

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Amnesty Says Cambodia Is Enabling Brutal Scam Industry

Date: June 26, 2025

By Poppy McPherson BANGKOK (Reuters) -Human rights group Amnesty International accused Cambodia’s government on Thursday of "deliberately ignoring" abuses by cybercrime gangs who have trafficked...

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Ecuador Recaptures Gang Leader 'Fito' Indicted by U.S.

Date: June 25, 2025

GUAYAQUIL (Reuters) -Ecuador's most-wanted fugitive, the leader of the Los Choneros criminal group, has been recaptured after escaping jail last year, President Daniel Noboa said on Wednesday. Jose...

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US Seeks Extradition of Alleged Hacker Arrested in France

Date: June 25, 2025

(Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors have charged a British national with data theft and related cybercrime offences, and are seeking to extradite the alleged hacker from France, the U.S. Justice Department...

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Greek Court Orders Pre-Trial Detention of Azeri Accused of Espionage

Date: June 25, 2025

ATHENS (Reuters) -A Greek court ordered the pre-trial detention on Wednesday of a 26-year-old Azeri man charged with espionage on the island of Crete which is home to a NATO military base, sources and...