Federal authorities accused him of conspiring to violate lobbying laws in his unsuccessful efforts to resolve an investigation into the embezzlement of the Malaysian investment fund 1MDB.
Tag: Money Laundering
Asif Ali Zardari, Ex-President of Pakistan, Indicted in Money Laundering Case
The case against Asif Ali Zardari, widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, is the latest in a string of moves against opposition figures that his supporters say are politically motivated.
A Job That Isn’t Hard to Get in a Pandemic: Swindlers’ Unwitting Helper
Criminals are increasingly using people like Denise Newton to move their money, just as many have lost their jobs and are vulnerable.
Juan Carlos, Spain’s Former King, Quits Country Amid Multiple Investigations
The former king’s departure, which comes as he faces financial inquiries, may fuel Spain’s political and social debate over the future of the monarchy.
Senate Report: Opaque Art Market Helped Oligarchs Evade Sanctions
Congressional investigators said companies tied to two Russians under sanctions were able to buy art using shell companies and an intermediary.
Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister, Found Guilty in Graft Trial
Mr. Najib was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison and faces fines of nearly $50 million on charges of abuse of power, breach of trust and money laundering.
Beirut Businessman Imprisoned by U.S. is Back Home
The businessman, Kassim Tajideen, convicted in a sanctions-evasion scheme involving Hezbollah, was released early because of fears of coronavirus infection.
Malaysia Drops Charges Against ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Producer in 1MDB Case
Riza Aziz was accused of laundering money from a government investment fund and using it to finance his films. He agreed to return assets worth more than $107 million.
Accused Mastermind of Mumbai Attack Convicted of Links to Terrorism
Pakistan faced pressure to act against Hafiz Saeed, who was found guilty of terrorism-related charges. He founded the group that committed the 2008 Mumbai attack, killing more than 160 people.
Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s Richest Woman, Set to Face Embezzlement Charges in Angola
Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angola’s former president, is set to be charged over crimes said to have been committed when she ran the state oil company, Sonangol.