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Founder & Former CEO of Biscayne Capital Sentenced to 10 Years for $130 Million Fraud
Roberto Gustavo Cortes Ripalda, aged 58, the co-founder, co-owner, and Chief Executive Officer of the international advisory firm...

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Apr 232 min read
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Afghan National Pleads Guilty to ISIS-Inspired Election Day Terrorism Plot
An Afghan national and lawful permanent resident of the United States has pleaded guilty to firearms-related terrorism charges in...

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Apr 162 min read
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Iranian National Indicted for Operating Global Dark Web Marketplace Offering Fentanyl & Money Laundering Services
Nemesis Market Linked to Over 400,000 Illicit Transactions and $30 Million in Drug Sales A federal grand jury in the United States has...

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Apr 162 min read
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Joint ESAs 2024 Annual Report Highlights Cross-Sectoral Efforts on Risk, Digital Resilience & Sustainable Finance
The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – collectively the ESAs) has today released its 2024...

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Apr 162 min read
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FCA Charges Unauthorised Investment Adviser for Alleged £1 Million Fraud
John Burford Accused of Misleading More Than 100 Investors Through Unregulated Trading Scheme The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has...

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Apr 152 min read
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FCA Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Presence in United States & Asia-Pacific
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a significant expansion of its international operations with the establishment of...

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Apr 152 min read
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CJNG-Linked Drug & Money Laundering Network Dismantled in Georgia: Seven Indicted in Federal Operation
In a major victory for federal and local law enforcement, seven individuals tied to a violent Mexican drug cartel have been indicted by a...

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Apr 142 min read
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EBA Report Exposes Persistent Gender Pay Gap Across EU Banks & Investment Firms
A new report from the European Banking Authority (EBA) has revealed a significant and persistent gender pay gap in the EU financial...

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Apr 142 min read
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Cartel Leaders & Atlanta-Based Money Launderer Indicted in Major US Anti-Trafficking & Money Laundering Operation
In a decisive blow against transnational organised crime, US federal authorities have unsealed indictments charging the top leadership of...

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Apr 143 min read
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FinCEN Uncovers $1.4 Billion in Fentanyl-Linked Money Laundering Activity in 2024
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury, has issued a detailed...

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Apr 92 min read
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US Citizens Charged with Terrorism Following Armed Coup Attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Four Americans face terrorism, weapons and conspiracy charges in connection with a violent plot to overthrow the DRC government. In a...

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Apr 93 min read
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Brooklyn Woman Sentenced to 19+ Years for Persistent Terrorism Support & Attempt to Flee Justice
In a pivotal victory for US counterterrorism efforts, Sinmyah Amera Ceasar, a 30-year-old Brooklyn native and US citizen, has been...

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Apr 82 min read
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