Money Laundering

Malaysia denies fugitive businessman Jho Low entered the country with a Chinese delegation. He faces corruption and money laundering charges in the United States and Malaysia over at least $4.5 billion stolen from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and denies wrongdoing.

EFCC arraigned a former Port Harcourt refinery boss, Mr. Dikko, for money laundering. The charges include diverting funds intended for the refinery's rehabilitation.

Jacob Wise, a 29-year-old from Riverview, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after embezzling over $1.1 million from a small business where he worked. He diverted funds to controlled accounts posing as vendors and used the money for purchases, including a Ford F-150. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

A £5m gift to Nigel Farage from a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported to the National Crime Agency over concerns it may have been laundered money. Labour party chair Anna Turley urged Farage to cooperate with authorities instead of diverting attention with a byelection.

Kenya's Capital Markets Authority aims to monitor over 20 blockchains using a blockchain tool to detect fraud, money laundering, and sanctions evasion under the country's new cryptocurrency law.

Chokwe Antar Lumumba, mayor of Jackson in November 2024, pleaded guilty to bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering charges following an FBI investigation and sting operation. He had previously described the case as a 'political prosecution'.

A court ordered the forfeiture of properties owned by Saleh Mamman in Abuja and Kaduna. The decision follows his conviction on corruption and money laundering charges involving N33.8 billion.

A former municipal official in China was sentenced to death for accepting over 2.2 billion yuan (US$323.8 million) in bribes, convicted of bribery, embezzlement, misappropriating public funds, abuse of power, and money laundering. The case marks one of the harshest punishments for economic crimes in recent years.

Martín Insaurralde, a former Buenos Aires province cabinet chief and ex-mayor of Lomas de Zamora, requested courts exclude a video showing his ex-wife, Jesica Cirio, with stacks of dollars in their shared home as evidence in a graft case. The motion to block the video was filed with federal judge Luis Armella, aligning with a prior request from Cirio, who also faces a pending testimony order.

Magistrate Ignatius du Preez rejected Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala's eight-year plea deal, proposing a 12-year prison term for fraud, corruption, and money laundering. Matlala will return to Pretoria court on 13 July for his final sentencing.

Christopher Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures, pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering in a $400M crypto Ponzi scheme. He agreed to forfeit properties, vehicles, luxury goods, and crypto wallets.

Four men are facing federal charges for allegedly selling fake military parts to the Defense Logistics Agency, resulting in wire fraud and money laundering indictments.

Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for fraud after being convicted on nine charges including money laundering. He was arrested in 2023 and found guilty in 2024 for defrauding thousands of over $1bn.

The EFCC has recovered ₦38.66 billion and other properties in a refinery maintenance fraud case. The agency is preparing to prosecute officials and contractors over alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and contract fraud.

The owners of an independent Hong Kong bookshop were released on bail after being arrested by national security police on suspicion of sedition and money laundering. They were released from Sham Shui Po police station and must comply with unspecified conditions.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided Karnataka Excise officials and seized assets worth ₹13.3 crore as part of a money laundering investigation.

Four individuals were arrested in Poland for involvement in cryptocurrency-related SIM-swap attacks and money laundering. ZachXBT claims that the threat actor 'Merry' is among those detained in the investigation.

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez withdrew her plea from the Supreme Court in a money laundering case. She was summoned multiple times by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and named an accused in a supplementary charge sheet.

EFCC charges Miyetti Allah leader with money laundering over $2.53m received from Bauchi govt. Bodejo, linked to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, is expected to plead in court as the Commission begins formal proceedings.

A Spanish national, Alvaro Lopez Tardon, is appealing a 150-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering, arguing U.S. sentencing guidelines should not apply to crimes committed in Spain. Prosecutors allege he ran a seven-year cocaine smuggling operation from Miami to Spain, using proceeds to fund luxury purchases in the U.S.

Hong Kong national security police arrested the owner and another person at Hunter Bookstore for alleged sedition and money laundering. The owner, Leticia Wong Man-huen, is a former district councillor associated with the disbanded Civic Party.

The son of a former mainland Chinese official has been remanded in Hong Kong for laundering over HK$64 million, including a 4 million yuan bribe his father allegedly sought. He also used falsified bank records in 2013 to obtain Hong Kong residency through a cash-for-residency scheme.

KP George's misdemeanor case was dismissed after sentencing for his money laundering conviction. He was also accused of faking racist attacks against his campaign.

The Irish government has released its first assessment on digital assets in seven years, highlighting risks including money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations, and bribery. The assessment indicates Ireland is considering safeguards to address these financial risks associated with cryptocurrencies.

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A Moscow court has placed businessman Ilya Traber in pre-trial detention in a contract murder case. Investigators are also examining separate allegations of fraud and money laundering against him.

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora was arrested by the ED in a money laundering case tied to a ₹100 crore GST fraud involving linked entities. A court rejected his bail plea to prevent evidence tampering.

An Indiana man is facing felony charges after allegedly selling kosher salt to an undercover officer while claiming it was methamphetamine. Court records indicate the substance tested negative for meth, and the defendant admitted to substituting salt for the drug during the transaction.

The United States and Bolivia signed a bilateral anti-drug agreement on June 16, 2026, marking the first such pact in nearly two decades. The U.S. will provide training, equipment, and support to Bolivian authorities to combat drug networks and money laundering.

Suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced to jail time and probation following a money laundering conviction. He filed an appeal with his defense attorneys and faces a separate misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity for allegedly fabricating racist attacks against his campaign.

Asha Jama, a defendant in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was sentenced to six months in prison and ordered to pay $449,933 in restitution after pleading guilty to money laundering. She and four co-conspirators were accused of misappropriating $4.3 million for personal expenses, including vehicles, real estate, and property in Turkey.

Tanya Dick-Stock and her husband sued Barclays and HSBC, alleging the banks enabled her late father to use trusts, including one valued at $350 million, for money laundering. They seek $15 billion in damages and link the case to Ghislaine Maxwell.

Said Abdullahi Ereg turned himself in to the FBI and faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering in a $4 million pandemic fraud case. The case is linked to Minneapolis.

Seven individuals and two companies have been charged with 25 offenses, including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud, in connection with Hong Kong's deadliest recent fire at Wang Fuk Court. The charges were brought by police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Geoffrey K. Auyeung assisted overseas fraudsters in laundering $100 million in scam proceeds through cryptocurrency and bank accounts, according to the DOJ. He was sentenced to five years for his role in the scheme.

Jason Noah Feinman was sentenced to 27 months in prison for operating an illegal offshore gambling business, money laundering, and evading taxes on over $4 million, as reported by the U.S. Justice Department.

A Seattle-area man was imprisoned for laundering nearly $100 million in foreign fraud funds using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. The funds were obtained through fraudulent activities before being laundered via cryptocurrencies.

A South Florida woman, Elaine Escoe, is among the FBI’s inaugural Most Wanted Fraudsters for allegedly stealing $32 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. She faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy, with a $150,000 reward offered for her arrest.

The Supreme Court will hear actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea against a charge-framing order in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate alleges she was in constant contact with accused Sukesh Chandrashekhar and received valuable gifts from him.

The FBI has added Elaine Escoe, a South Florida woman, to its Most Wanted Fraudster list for allegedly orchestrating a $32 million scheme involving fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program applications. She faces charges including wire fraud and money laundering, with a reward of up to $150,000 offered for information leading to her arrest.