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4 months agoTakeaways From Our Money Laundering Investigation
Scammers bilk billions by turning illicit cash into seemingly legitimate income through various laundering techniques.
"Today's sentence holds Villani accountable for racketeering crimes committed on behalf of the Lucchese organized crime family, while lining the enterprise's coffers and his own pockets with millions of dollars."
Rep. Henry Cuellar criticized President Trump's recent trade tariffs, expressing concerns about uncertainty faced by businesses. He emphasized the importance of certainty in trade.
Standard Chartered Plc is facing a $2.7 billion lawsuit from liquidators alleging it played a role in enabling the laundering of billions of dollars misappropriated from Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
"On May 28, 2013, federal prosecutors charged seven individuals with operating Liberty Reserve, a significant money-laundering scheme, handling $6 billion for criminal activities worldwide."
Panama's government has approved safe passage for embattled former President Ricardo Martinelli to leave for Nicaragua, citing health concerns despite his conviction for money laundering.