A recent case has brought to light a hidden underworld of crime-tourism, where car rentals played a key role. At the center of this operation were Juan Carlos Thola-Duran and Ana Maria Arriagada, a couple from Sand Canyon. They ran a car rental business called Driver Power Rentals (DPR) in Van Nuys,
In recent years, money laundering has become a major problem. Criminals are using new technologies like AI, cryptocurrency, and social media to hide their illegal activities. This has made it harder for banks and other financial institutions to detect and prevent these crimes. One example of this i
The world of cryptocurrency saw a huge jump in illegal activities in 2025. New data shows that bad actors, including countries, stole or laundered over $154 billion. This is a big increase from the previous year, showing that crime in this area is getting more organized and complex. One big reason
A church caught up in a serious human trafficking and money laundering investigation is asking for millions in cash, precious metals, and fancy cars to be given back. The Kingdom of God Global Church says it should get its stuff back because, even though two of its leaders are in trouble, the church
Korbit, a South Korean crypto exchange, is in serious trouble. They were fined about $1. 9 million for not following anti-money laundering rules. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in South Korea found that Korbit did not properly verify their customers or stop suspicious transactions. This is n
President Donald Trump has signaled interest in a pardon for Keonne Rodriguez, the CEO of Samourai Wallet, a company that offers privacy-focused Bitcoin services. Rodriguez was recently sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering. This case has sparked debates within the crypto community,
In Minnesota, a group of people, many from the Somali community, took advantage of a program meant to feed hungry kids. They stole hundreds of millions of dollars meant for meals and used it to live lavishly. They bought fancy cars, luxurious homes, and even took trips to exotic places like the Mald
In a shocking turn of events, a group of criminals managed to trick the organization responsible for Florence's famous cathedral into handing over a huge amount of money. This wasn't a heist with masks and guns, but a clever email scam that fooled the managers into sending nearly 1. 8 million euros
A young man from Newport Beach, California, has admitted his part in a big crypto theft. Evan Tangeman is one of nine people who have confessed to being involved in this crime. This group, called the Social Engineering Enterprise (SE Enterprise), stole around $263 million in cryptocurrency. The gro
The Huione Group, a major player in Cambodia's financial scene, has hit a rough patch. Recently, its banking service, Huione Pay, shut down branches and stopped cash withdrawals. People were seen lining up outside closed doors, hoping to get their money out. This isn't just bad luck; it's the result
