12 h. ago Thai woman, 35, 'filmed herself having sex with Buddhist monks and blackmailed them for millions of pounds'

Wilawan Emsawat, 35, known by the nickname Sika Golf, is accused of being involved in secret relationships with 13 monks, as well as money laundering and receiving stolen goods.

Politics

24 h. ago Barclays slapped with £42m fine over money laundering risk failures

The Financial Conduct Authority said the fines related to separate failings linked to the WealthTek and Stunt & Co businesses.

Economics

24 h. ago Barclays fined £42 million for 'failing to manage money laundering risks' of two companies

Barclays has been fined millions by the financial watchdog for not properly investigating money laundering risks relating to two separate companies

Economics

26 h. ago Barclays fined £42m by watchdog over money laundering checks

The Financial Conduct Authority fines relate to separate failings linked to the WealthTek and Stunt & Co businesses.

Economics

5 d. ago Thousands of young people exploited to launder money – report

Victims are manipulated through coercive tactics such as threats, The Children’s Society warned.

Politics

6 d. ago M&S cyber attack shock: Three teenagers arrested over attacks on retail giant, Co

Four arrested early on Thursday morning on suspicion of blackmail, money laundering and participating in the activities of an organised crime group

Events

8 d. ago Head of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas rejects allegations as conspiracyClaims include almost $500,000 for women’s teamThe president of the Republic of the Congo’s football federation (Fecofoot) has been accused of embezzling $1.3m (£960,000) of Fifa funds, including almost $500,000earmarked for the country’s women’s team.Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas may be charged with money laundering and forgery offences after being summoned to attend a hearing in Brazzaville this week. He was arrested at the end of May by the central intelligence and documentation office (CID), a department of the ministry of the interior. Mayolas and Fecofoot’s general secretary, Badji Mombo Wantete, have denied the allegations and described them as a “conspiracy”. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago The 'Golden Lad' and his trusted courier who are now behind bars

Police said the men were involved in a 'major cocaine trafficking and money laundering operation'

Politics

2 w. ago Men who had no idea police were tracking their every movement are jailed

'They were under surveillance the whole time'

Events

2 w. ago Mexican president demands proof after US accuses banks of laundering drug money

Claudia Sheinbaum frustrated as US says trio – placed under sanctions – are ‘vital cogs in the fentanyl supply chain’Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum expressed frustration at US sanctions against three Mexican financial institutions accused of laundering drug money, and said the US has not yet provided any evidence of criminal activity.“Until now, the treasury department has not sent any proof that indicates there is money laundering,” Sheinbaum said. “We will act if there is proof.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Briton accused of staging Disneyland mock wedding with child is charged with fraud offences in France

Sex offender was arrested after alleged hiring of Disneyland Paris for fake ceremony with nine-year-old ‘bride’A British sex offender accused of staging a mock wedding with a child at Disneyland Paris has been charged with money-laundering and fraud offences in France.Jacky Jhaj, 39, who in 2016 was found guilty of sexual activity with two 15-year-olds, was arrested this weekend at Disneyland Paris after the theme park was hired for a private wedding. Staff are said to have called police when they saw that the “bride” in a wedding dress was a nine-year-old girl. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago An Airbnb in a war zone? Global holiday rental giant facing legal action over offering stays in 100s of homes in illegal Israeli settlements

According to a complaint, Airbnb have breached UK anti-money laundering laws by listing more than 300 holiday rentals in illegal Israeli settlements across the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Society

3 w. ago Man whose parents were kidnapped after $245M Bitcoin theft has pleaded guilty to federal charges

A Connecticut man whose parents were kidnapped after he took part in a $245 million Bitcoin theft has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges and has agreed to testify against his co-defendants

Events

3 w. ago Malaysian court drops money laundering charges against jailed ex

A Malaysian court has dropped three money laundering charges against jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak in a case linked to the multibillion-dollar looting of a state fund

Events