City boss sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment over 70m Ponzi-style scam
A City boss compared to the The Wolf Of Wall Street has been sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment in his absence over a 70 million Ponzi-style investment scam.Anthony Constantinou, 41, went on the run during his seven-week Southwark Crown Court trial and is thought to be in Turkey or Dubai after being stopped in Bulgaria with a fake Spanish passport.
Suella Braverman's speeding cover up, Phillip Schofield leaving ITV's This Morning and migration featured on the front of Britain's newspapers on Sunday.The Mail on Sunday says Home Secretary Suella Braverman tried to cover up her speeding offence.The Sunday Mirror and the Daily Star ran with the ITV morning show host Phillip Schofield announcing his exit from the programme.
Police seize 15 dogs after man fatally injured in attack
Fifteen dogs have been seized by police investigating an attack which led to the death of a 37-year-old man.Jonathan Hogg, who was described by his family as a well-loved, sensitive, and kind person, died in hospital after suffering serious injuries when he was attacked by a dog at around 9.10pm on Thursday in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
Cuban music promoter arrested by federal agents in Miami. What charges does he face?
Cuban music promoter Boris Arencibia has been arrested on charges related to a multimillion dollar scheme involving the sale of misbranded pharmaceuticals.
Arencibia is accused of conspiring with others to buy expensive prescription medications obtained through theft, burglary, or healthcare fraud. [ more ]
South London county lines gang who flooded Welsh town with heroin jailed
Operation Goldie was a county lines operation in Bridgend involving significant drug trafficking.
Nine individuals involved in drug trafficking for the Goldie county line were sentenced, including the head of the operation Caine Morris-McGibbon. [ more ]
Former F.B.I. Spy Hunter Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
Former top FBI agent sentenced to more than four years in prison for money laundering and violating US sanctions on a Russian oligarch with ties to Putin.
Charles F. McGonigal is one of the highest-ranking FBI officials ever to be convicted of a crime. [ more ]
Steve Bannon's Criminal Trial Is Scheduled for Next May
Stephen K. Bannon, a longtime adviser to former President Donald J. Trump, is scheduled to stand trial in May of next year for what prosecutors say was his role in defrauding Americans who paid money toward the construction of a southern border wall, a judge said Thursday.The judge, Juan M. Merchan, said that while the May 27, 2024 trial was later than he had anticipated he had originally considered a November date he was satisfied with the schedule proposed by Mr. Bannon's lawyers as long as prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney's office were satisfied.
House Republicans Stall Effort to Kick George Santos Out of Congress
House Republicans on Wednesday repelled an effort by Democrats to force a vote on expelling Representative George Santos of New York, who was charged last week in a 13-count federal indictment covering wire fraud, unlawful monetary transactions, stealing public funds and lying on financial disclosures.
House Democrats Move to Force a Vote on Expelling Santos From Congress
Democrats moved on Tuesday to force a vote within days on removing Representative George Santos of New York from Congress, an attempt to press Republicans to either endorse or abandon a serial liar in their ranks who has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, stealing public funds and lying to the government.
The day after Representative George Santos was charged with wire fraud and money laundering as part of a 13-count federal indictment, he was free to go back to work as a freshman Republican congressman from Long Island.Mr. Santos, who pleaded not guilty, can still vote in the House, and he can still raise money to run for re-election.
Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federal judicial bench.The vote in the Democrat-led Senate narrowly passed along party lines.President Joe Biden nominated the civil rights attorney in January 2022, along with seven other federal judicial nominees, who, the White House said, continue to fulfill the President's promise to ensure that the nation's court reflects the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a court both in terms of personal and professional backgrounds.
Atlanta Democrats Vote to Fund Controversial Police Training Center
Atlanta's city council voted early Tuesday morning to provide public funding for a controversial law enforcement training facility, cementing an unusual alliance that has formed between local Democrats and state Republicans.With the Democratic mayor, left-leaning city council and state Republicans all backing millions of dollars in taxpayer funds for the private non-profit that is building the center, the facility dubbed Cop City by opponents is set to take the next step towards construction, local political observers say.
House GOP leaders face internal rebellion over border bill
House GOP leaders are scrambling to quell an internal rebellion over their border security bill, according to multiple GOP sources, putting the timing of the legislation's passage in limbo.The House was supposed to vote Wednesday afternoon on a rule to set floor debate for the bill, but leadership recessed the floor as they work to find a path forward.
Civil Rights Group: DOJ Must Probe Arrest of Anti-Cop City Bail Fund Organizers
Hundreds arrived to speak before the Atlanta City Council before a vote to approve funding for the Cop City on Monday.Activists participate in a protest against the proposed Cop City being built in an Atlanta forest on March 09, 2023 in New York City.Spencer Platt / Getty Images A prominent civil rights group is calling for a federal investigation into Georgia police's arrest of three lead organizers for the Atlanta Solidarity Fund, a bail fund that has helped in protesters' fight against Cop City, raising deep concerns about the state's seeming quest to paint protesters against Cop City as "terrorists."
Police Arrest Organizers Behind Cop City Protester Bail Fund
"There is no first amendment in Atlanta," wrote activist Micah Herskind.Activists participate in a protest against the proposed Cop City being built in an Atlanta forest on March 9, 2023, in New York City.Spencer Platt / Getty Images Law enforcement officers in Georgia have arrested three top organizers behind a bail fund in Atlanta that has been aiding protesters against Cop City.
Some of George Santos' Alleged Crimes Resemble Trump's Suspected Crimes - emptywheel
DOJ has released the indictment against George Santos.The charges are: 1-5: Fraudulent political contribution scheme 6-8: Money laundering of false donations 9: Theft of public money 10-11: Wire fraud tied to unemployment payments 12-13: False statements in Congressional disclosure report The most interesting charges are 1-5: Effectively, DOJ accuses Santos of telling two donors their money would support his candidacy when instead he was pocketing the money.
Brooklyn federal prosecutors charge crypto CEO in multimillion-dollar international fraud scheme
Horst Jicha, CEO of cryptocurrency platform USI Tech, has been arraigned on charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
Jicha led USI Tech's expansion into the U.S. market and allegedly operated a multilevel marketing scheme, making false guarantees of high investment returns. [ more ]
EU cracks down on crpyto, expands dirty money watchlist DW 01/18/2024
The European Union has reached an agreement to strengthen provisions against money laundering, including in cryptocurrency.
The new measures expand the scope of institutions monitoring dirty money, require due diligence from crypto-asset providers, and set a maximum limit of 10,000 euros for cash payments. [ more ]
CIBC fined $1.3M for failing to comply with money laundering and terrorist financing rules | CBC News
Canada's financial intelligence agency, Fintrac, has imposed a $1.3 million penalty on CIBC for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures.
This comes after RBC received a $7.4 million fine for similar non-compliance issues. [ more ]
Congress Passed a Money Laundering Law. Interest Groups Are Still Fighting It.
The implementation of a law can be a lengthy process that involves lobbying, litigation, and revisions that can reshape the original legislation.
The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, is facing opposition from interest groups and small business organizations who argue that it would burden millions of small businesses. [ more ]
Lawyer's 'Money Laundering' Charges Upheld by New Jersey Court
Shuffling client cash around firm accounts can be considered criminal money laundering.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled that a lawyer's theft of client funds qualifies for indictment under the state's financial transaction crime statute. [ more ]
Essay | The End of Crypto's Dream to Escape From Government
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty to breaking U.S. anti-money-laundering laws and will pay $4.3 billion in penalties.
The agreement between Binance and U.S. authorities marks a watershed moment for crypto's compliance with American law.
The centralized nature of cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and Coinbase allows the government to extend its reach into the crypto economy. [ more ]
Venture Capitalist Convicted on Federal Wire Fraud Charges
Former San Francisco venture capitalist found guilty of fraud and money laundering.
Michael Rothenberg deceived investors by using venture capital funds for personal expenses and falsely claiming that his company was self-funded. [ more ]
Prosecutors Agree to Withdraw New Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried
Federal prosecutors investigating the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange said late Wednesday that, at least for now, they would withdraw several of the charges facing the company's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.In a court filing, the prosecutors said they would proceed to a trial in October without pursuing five of the 13 charges against Mr. Bankman-Fried a set of accusations that the government added to the crypto mogul's indictment in the months after he was extradited from the Bahamas in December.
A court in Guatemala has sentenced a prominent journalist to 6 years in jail
Guatemalan journalist Jose Ruben Zamora, president of the newspaper El Periodico, arrives handcuffed and under police escort to listen to a Guatemalan court's ruling in a case against him, at the Palace of Justice in Guatemala City, on Wednesday.Johan Ordonez/AFP via Getty Images One of Guatemala's most prominent journalists has been sentenced to six years in prison for money laundering, in a trial condemned by press freedom and human rights advocates.
Prosecutors Scrutinize Political Nonprofit Groups for Fund-Raising Fraud
Federal prosecutors are scrutinizing at least 10 political nonprofit groups including five recently profiled in The New York Times seeking to determine if the groups defrauded donors, according to two recent subpoenas.The subpoenas, both signed by the same Manhattan-based federal prosecutor, sought recordings of the fund-raising calls made by two separate networks of political nonprofits that together have raised tens of millions of dollars.
Speaker McCarthy is not calling on Santos to resign.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who has made no move to penalize or marginalize Representative George Santos even in the face of mounting allegations of misconduct and lies by the first-term New York Republican, has signaled that Mr. Santos will be allowed to continue to serve in Congress even after being indicted on federal charges.
Republican Rep. George Santos Arrested on 13 Charges
Charges against Santos include money laundering, wire fraud, theft of public funds and lying to Congress.Rep. George Santos claps during an address by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol on April 27, 2023, in Washington, D.C.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Republican Rep. George Santos of New York, whose brief tenure in Congress has been dominated by scandal, was arrested by federal authorities Wednesday on a slew of criminal charges including money laundering, wire fraud, theft of public funds, and lying to Congress.
Speaker McCarthy is not calling on Santos to resign.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who has made no move to penalize or marginalize Representative George Santos even in the face of mounting allegations of misconduct and lies by the first-term New York Republican, has signaled that Mr. Santos will be allowed to continue to serve in Congress even after being indicted on federal charges.
Former minister urges UK to back international anti-corruption court
The UK government should back the establishment of an international anti-corruption court to prosecute corrupt leaders of countries unwilling or unable to enforce their own anti-kleptocracy laws, according to Lord Hain, the former Foreign Office minister.With cross-party support, Hain will propose that the time has come for Britain to throw its weight behind the growing global momentum for an international court, analogous to the international criminal court in The Hague.
UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil
UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal to combine the country's two largest banks in a bid to safeguard Switzerland's reputation as a global financial center and choke off market turmoil.
Germany, Italy clamp down on Italian mob with raids, arrests
Police arrested suspects and raided homes early Wednesday across Germany and Italy in a massive effort to clamp down on members of the Italian 'ndrangheta organized crime syndicate.In Germany, more than 1,000 officers searched dozens of homes, offices and stores in the states of Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia, prosecutors said in a joint statement.
Manhunt for Ponzi-scheme' scammer given jail sentence but on the run for 70m fraud
A fugitive who ran a Ponzi-style investment scam worth 70 million in the City of London has been given jailed after going on the run.Anthony Constantinou, 41, ran Capital World Markets (CWM) which offered investors returns of 60 per cent per year on allegedly risk-free foreign exchange markets.He was jailed for 14 years at Southwark Crown Court on Friday after previously being found guilty of seven charges including fraud by false representation, fraudulent trading and money laundering.
Gang made millions from streaming Premier League matches online
An illegal streaming gang who offered cut-price subscriptions for Premier League matches to more than 50,000 people have been jailed.The Premier League said five men were convicted of conspiracy to defraud, money laundering and contempt of court after generating more than 7 million in five years.Mark Gould, from London, was reported to have masterminded the operation and was handed an 11-year prison sentence at Chesterfield Crown Court on Tuesday.
Illegal streaming gang jailed for selling cut-price Premier League subscriptions
An illegal streaming gang who offered cut-price subscriptions for Premier League matches to more than 50,000 people have been jailed.The Premier League said five men were convicted of conspiracy to defraud, money laundering and contempt of court after generating more than 7 million in five years.Mark Gould, from London, was reported to have masterminded the operation and was handed an 11-year prison sentence at Chesterfield Crown Court on Tuesday.
Pakistani provinces request military support after arrest of Imran Khan
Supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan clash with security forces in Lahore, Pakistan, May 10, 2023.(Rahat Dar/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Comment Gift Article ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's political crisis threatened to spiral out of control on Wednesday, a day after the arrest of opposition leader and former prime minister Imran Khan, as two provinces requested military support against protesters amid reports of several deaths.
ROME - Italian police on Wednesday arrested 29 suspected smugglers as they smashed a transnational operation that for years brought migrants illegally into Italy by sea and then moved them overland to northern Europe, authorities said.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
Sam Bankman-Fried, in First Detailed Defense, Seeks to Dismiss Charges
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has issued his first detailed legal defense since prosecutors accused him of fraud, seeking to dismiss several of the charges and claiming that the high-powered law firm representing FTX in its bankruptcy has been doing the government's bidding.
Family members co-signed bond for George Santos, court filing says
The co-signers on a $500,000 bond connected to Republican Rep. George Santos' federal indictment are family members, his lawyer said in a new court filing, though their names will remain unknown to the public while an appeals process plays out.Attorneys for Santos filed the appeal Friday, continuing his fight to keep the names of the bond co-signers under seal after a federal judge ordered earlier this week that the names must be made public.
Names of co-signers of George Santos' $500,000 bond must be made public, judge rules
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York, who was indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, has lost his effort to keep the public from learning the names of the people who co-signed his $500,000 bond, according to court records.Santos' attorney Joseph Murray had asked the court to keep the names of the people who guaranteed his half-a-million dollar bond sealed after a motion was filed by multiple news organizations, including CNN, requesting the names be made public.
Rep. George Santos' lawyer asks to keep bond cosigners' names sealed
Indicted Rep. George Santos' attorney has filed a letter asking the judge overseeing the New York Republican's case to keep the names of the people who put up his $500,000 bond sealed.Attorney Joseph Murray objected to a motion by news organizations, including CNN, for the judge to make public the names of the cosigners following Santos' indictment on campaign finance and fraud charges in New York in early May.
George Santos' deal with Brazilian authorities to avoid fraud prosecution expected to be finalized Thursday
Republican Rep. George Santos' deal with Brazilian authorities to avoid prosecution in a 2008 fraud case is expected to be finalized Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, according to documents viewed by CNN.Prosecutors proposed a deal with Santos in which he would pay a fine to the state of Rio de Janeiro and reimburse the victim for the full amount he defrauded, adjusted for inflation.
The Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed 13 federal charges against Rep. George Santos and the New York Republican is in custody, a spokesperson for the Eastern District of New York said.Santos has been charged on seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds and two counts of making materially false statements to the US House of Representatives.
George Santos in federal custody as feds unseal 13-count indictment
The Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed 13 federal charges against Rep. George Santos including fraud related to Covid-related unemployment benefits and using campaign funds for luxury clothing and the New York Republican is in custody.Santos has been charged on seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds, and two counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives.
Atlanta approves funding to build Cop City' despite fierce opposition
The Atlanta city council early on Tuesday approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, rejecting the pleas of hundreds of activists who spoke for hours in fierce opposition to the project they decry as Cop City.Some Cop City opponents have faced unprecedented arrests during which police have accused them under a state domestic terrorism statute, prompting a legal challenge which argues that the protesters are being unduly targeted over their constitutionally protected free speech.
Atlanta City Council Approves Cop City' Funding Despite Protests
The Atlanta City Council voted overwhelmingly early Tuesday to approve $31 million in funding for the construction of a sprawling $90 million police and fire training complex, backing a project that has provoked nearly two years of sustained protests and further inflamed tensions over law enforcement in the city.
Florida Art Scammer Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Federal Prison
A Florida art dealer who promised bargains on works he claimed were originals by master artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring and Henri Matisse has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for running a counterfeit scheme, federal officials said.The man, Daniel Elie Bouaziz, 69, owned several art galleries in Palm Beach County, Fla., through which he operated the counterfeit scheme.
Pressure on Tories to reveal true source' of party donations
The head of the government's ethics advisory body has called for an overhaul of the rules on political donations, warning stronger safeguards are required against the influence of foreign money.Lord Jonathan Evans, chair of the independent committee on standards in public life, told the Observer that the government needed to implement new measures which would establish the true source of donations and improve diligence checks.
No longer relevant to the UK': list of 600 EU laws to be scrapped is published
Ministers have published the list of 600 EU laws the government plans to scrap by the end of the year in a much-reduced Brussels bonfire that has enraged hardline Brexiters in the Conservative party.In a significant retreat on its retained EU law bill, the government has slashed the number of environmental laws that would have automatically expired on 31 December from 1,700 to 341.
Belgian Aid Worker and Iranian Diplomat Freed in Prisoner Swap
Iran freed a Belgian aid worker imprisoned in Tehran for 455 days on charges of spying, in exchange for Belgium releasing a former Iranian diplomat who was convicted in 2021 of a thwarted bomb plot.The aid worker, Olivier Vandecasteele, was flown late Thursday from Tehran to Muscat, the capital of Oman, where the exchange took place, Belgium's prime minister, Alexander De Croo, said on Friday.
If diplomats were on TikTok, de-risk would be trending.The word has suddenly become popular among officials trying to loosen China's grip on global supply chains but not cut ties entirely, with the joint communique from this weekend's Group of 7 meeting making clear that the world's largest democratic economies will now focus on de-risking, not decoupling.
Fresh out of prison, Beverly Hills con artist launches $9-million hemp scam, FBI says
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Mark Roy Anderson of Beverly Hills collected $9 million over four years from investors in his hemp farm on the outskirts of Bakersfield, but there was one problem, the FBI says: The farm did not exist.Anderson, the investors discovered, is a convicted con artist who started swindling people at least three decades ago.
Former Kane County circuit clerk facing felony charges found dead in apparent suicide, officials say
Former Kane County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell, indicted last month on charges of misusing public money and receiving kickbacks, was found dead Wednesday morning in an apparent suicide, officials said.Hartwell, 63, was found at his Palatine law firm office by police conducting a well-being check, the Kane County State's Attorney's Office said.
G-7 Must Take Charge in Ending 'Lawless' Crypto Space, FATF Chief Says
The Group of Seven (G-7) advanced economies must take the lead in implementing recommendations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to combat illicit financial flows through crypto, the president of the global financial crimes watchdog said in a letter on Thursday.The strongly-worded message titled "An end to the lawless crypto space" was published ahead of a meeting of G-7 leaders in Hiroshima, Japan starting Friday.
EU passes first regulatory framework for cryptocurrency
The European Union has given final approval to the first set of rules in the world designed to broadly regulate the cryptocurrency market.The Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulation, expected to come into force next year, places a number of rules on firms dealing in digital currencies, including that any organization planning to issue, trade or store crypto assets (ie, digital wallets) be licensed to do such business in the 27-nation bloc.
Cryptocurrency trading should be regulated as gambling, says Treasury Committee
Consumer cryptocurrency trading should be regulated as gambling, the Treasury Committee has urged.In a new report, the committee called for consumer trading in unbacked cryptoassets to be treated in regulation as gambling.The cross-party committee of MPs said cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are being used by criminals in scams and money laundering.
Landmark crypto rules make exchanges liable for customer losses in EU
Today, the European Union approved a comprehensive set of cryptocurrency regulations seeking to lay the groundwork for how crypto is regulated globally.The rules-which make providers liable if they lose investors' crypto assets-will go into effect in 2024 across 27 EU member states."I am very pleased that today we are delivering on our promise to start regulating the crypto-assets sector," Elisabeth Svantesson, Sweden's minister of finance, said in a press release.
US Senators Reintroduce 'Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act' News Bitcoin News
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Bob Menendez have reintroduced the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act, known as the ACES Act, for discussion in the Senate.The piece of legislation seeks to examine the level of adoption of bitcoin as a legal tender in El Salvador and how this might affect the financial stability of the country.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces Back From Friday Lows
This article originally appeared in First Mover, CoinDesk's daily newsletter putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context.Subscribe to get it in your inbox every day.Bitcoin (BTC) has gained ground again after hitting lows of $25,800 late Friday, rising to $27,400 early Monday morning.Markets are preparing for a busy week ahead with U.S. retail sales data to be released Tuesday and Federal Reserve Chair Jereome Powell to speak on Friday.
U.S. DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Director Promises Crackdown on Illicit Behavior on Crypto Exchanges: FT
The U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) head of crypto enforcement has promised a crackdown on illicit behaviour on trading platforms, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Monday.Eun Young Choi, director of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), said the DOJ is targeting crypto exchanges that allow "criminal actors to easily profit from their crimes and cash out," as a means of fighting crypto crime which she said has grown "significantly" in the last four years.
Police in Spain and France break up international eel smuggling gang
Police in Spain and France have arrested 27 people and seized 1.5 tonnes of live baby eels, as well as goods worth more than 2m (1.7m), after breaking up a gang dedicated to breeding the critically endangered fishes and smuggling them to China.Officers also recovered tonnes of frozen baby eels, called elvers, which are prized as a delicacy in Spain and parts of Asia, that had not been subject to any food safety checks and were not suitable for human consumption.
The day after Representative George Santos was charged with wire fraud and money laundering as part of a 13-count federal indictment, he was free to go back to work as a freshman Republican congressman from Long Island.Mr. Santos, who pleaded not guilty, can still vote in the House, and he can still raise money to run for re-election.
Lebanon's finance minister questioned in Central Bank probe
A European judicial team questioned Lebanon's caretaker finance minister on Friday in an investigation related to corruption probes of the country's Central Bank governor, officials said.The questioning is part of a probe by a delegation from France, Germany, and Luxembourg, now on its third visit to Lebanon to interrogate suspects and witnesses in the case.
EU team questions brother of Lebanon's Central Bank governor
A European judicial team questioned on Thursday the brother of Lebanon's embattled Central Bank governor who is is being investigated abroad over several financial crimes and the laundering of some $330 million.The questioning is part of a probe by a delegation from France, Germany, and Luxembourg, which is now on its third visit to Lebanon to interrogate suspects and witnesses in the case.
Girl severely injured in Berlin primary school knife attack
German police have made several arrests as part of a "wide-scale" operation against the Italian 'Ndrangheta mafia in several European countries, German judicial authorities said Wednesday.Published: 3 May 2023 09:33 CEST Around 100 German officers carried out raids in five parts of the country, regional prosecutors said in a statement, adding that operations also took place in Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Anti-mafia raids lead to more than 100 arrests across Europe
An operation against the Italian Ndrangheta mafia takes place in Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.Police across several European countries have arrested more than 100 people as part of an operation to clamp down on the Italian Ndrangheta mafia.Arrests took place in Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain, according to German police.
German police make dozens of arrests in anti-mafia raids
German police have made several arrests as part of a "wide-scale" operation against the Italian 'Ndrangheta mafia in several European countries, German judicial authorities said Wednesday.Published: 3 May 2023 09:33 CEST A police officer during a raid in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia early Wednesday morning.