Monaco in, UAE out of EU’s money laundering list
The EU removed the UAE from its money laundering high-risk list while adding Monaco and nine other countries.
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Ghana charges ex-security chief with theft, money laundering
Ghana has charged its former signals bureau chief Kwabena Adu-Boahene with theft and money laundering over a missing $7 million cybersecurity contract.
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Senegal lawmaker faces fraud and money laundering charges
A Senegalese lawmaker, Mouhamadou Ngom, a close ally of former President Macky Sall, has been charged with money laundering, fraud of public funds, and criminal association.
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Ex-Mauritian leader and wife detained in financial crimes inquiry
Mauritius’ former prime minister Pravind Jugnauth and his wife were arrested in a money laundering probe that led to the seizure of $2.4 million in cash and luxury watches.
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Chinese citizens fined and jailed for illegal mining in Congo
Three Chinese nationals were sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $600,000 for illegal mining, money laundering, and residing illegally in Congo’s South Kivu province.
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Arrest warrant for Barrick gold CEO in Mali mining dispute
Barrick Gold CEO faces charges in Mali as the ruling junta pushes for a greater share of revenue from foreign-dominated mining operations in the gold-rich country.
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Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance exec
The company’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, was recently released from detention after charges were dropped.
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Benin president’s right-hand man arrested on coup charges
A businessman and former sports minister in Benin were detained after being accused of bribing the commander of the presidential guard to carry out a coup.
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Binance executives face trial in Nigeria a month earlier
Two executives have been charged with laundering over $35 million, and one has escaped detention. The trial date has been moved up.
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Nigerian court frustrated in Binance trial adjournment
A Nigerian court delays a money laundering trial against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its executives until October.
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