illicit activity
Coverage of illicit activity in the Nexus archive.
- Underground pedestrian tunnel in Boyle Heights attracting squatters, illicit activity
Underground pedestrian tunnels in Boyle Heights, originally built in the 1920s-1930s to provide safe passageways for schoolchildren, have become dangerous sites attracting squatters, trash, and illicit activity. The tunnels, part of a larger network of 220 structures across Los Angeles, were designed to reduce accidents caused by increasing automobile traffic but are now plagued by safety concerns.
- Catholic leaders, US authorities challenge CLARITY Act over illicit activity
Catholic leaders and US authorities are challenging the CLARITY Act, arguing that regulatory certainty should not compromise accountability, transparency, victim protection, or public safety. The law enforcement associations emphasized these concerns in their statement.
- Surveillance drones deployment on US’s Great Lakes raises data collection fears
The US Coast Guard has deployed surveillance drones in the Great Lakes to track illicit activity, but rights groups and locals fear the program could shift toward data collection. The initiative, involving at least six sailing drones, has raised concerns despite the region not being a known hub for drug or immigration-related crimes.
- Tether freezes $344 million in USDT on Tron tied to illicit activity
Tether has frozen $344 million worth of USDT on the Tron blockchain due to suspected involvement in illicit activities. The move aims to prevent further unauthorized transactions and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Tether freezes $344 million in USDT on Tron tied to 'illicit activity'
Tether has frozen $344 million worth of USDT on the Tron blockchain, citing links to illicit activity. The move highlights ongoing concerns about cryptocurrency misuse and regulatory compliance.