Sunday, October 18, 2026
31.2 C
Los Angeles

Former Venezuelan Minister Alex Saab Pleads Guilty in U.S. Money-Laundering Case

Alex Nain Saab Moran, a 54-year-old Venezuelan...

Former Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze Receives Reduced Sentence in Plea Deal

A high-profile criminal case involving former Georgian...

Chandni Nanda

Ex-Antigraft Chief Sentenced to 18 Years in Equatorial Guinea Corruption Scandal

In a dramatic climax to one of Equatorial Guinea’s most explosive corruption scandals in recent history, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director General of...

Former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates Faces Court in Long-Delayed Corruption Trial

More than a decade after his dramatic arrest shook the foundations of Portuguese politics, former Prime Minister José Sócrates returned to court on Thursday...

Germany: New BaFin Guidelines Set Clearer Obligations for Financial Sector

Germany has unveiled updated guidelines and an accompanying application note to bolster its fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. Released by the Federal...

Top Russian Defense Official Sentenced in Major Military Corruption Scandal

In a dramatic turn in Russia’s widening crackdown on military corruption, former Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in...

Kazakhstan Sentences Former Justice Minister Beketayev in Major Corruption Case

Marat Beketayev, Kazakhstan’s former Minister of Justice, has been sentenced to nine years in prison with confiscation of property following a conviction on charges...

Ex-Ecuador VP Jorge Glas Gets 13 More Years for Misusing Earthquake Funds

In a ruling that has reignited fierce political controversy and deepened diplomatic tensions in Latin America, an Ecuadorian court has sentenced former Vice President...

Mexican Senate Passes Sweeping Anti-Money Laundering Reform Amid Heated Debate

In a landmark move during the fourth day of its extraordinary session, the Mexican Senate approved a major reform to the Federal Law for...

François Fillon Receives Suspended Prison Sentence in Long-Running ‘PenelopeGate’ Scandal

Former French Prime Minister François Fillon was handed a four-year suspended prison sentence on Tuesday over a high-profile “fake jobs” scandal involving his wife,...

Former Senator Bob Menendez Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez reported to Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill on Tuesday to begin serving an 11-year sentence following his conviction on federal...

FATF Expands Grey List Amid Ongoing Global Efforts to Strengthen Financial Safeguards

In its latest review, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, often referred to as the...

EU Tightens AML Oversight: New Countries Flagged for Financial Crime Risks

In a major move to reinforce the integrity of the EU’s financial system, the European Commission has revised its official list of high-risk third-country...

Former Romanian Health Minister Sorina Pintea Sentenced to Prison for Bribery

Sorina Pintea, who served as Romania’s Minister of Health between 2018 and 2019 under Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă’s administration, has been sentenced to three...

FinCEN Issues New Advisory to Bolster Financial Institutions’ Role in Identifying Iranian Sanctions Evasion

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an arm of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, released a sweeping new advisory this month aimed at...

Former Sri Lankan Ministers Jailed in Landmark Corruption Verdict

In a major blow to the once-powerful Rajapaksa political dynasty, two former cabinet ministers from the government of ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa were sentenced...

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img

Follow us