Money Laundering

Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht, Fulfills Campaign Pledge

President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace. The pardon fulfills a campaign promise Trump made in May 2024 at the Libertarian Party’s National Convention, where he vowed to commute Ulbricht’s sentence to time served.

FDA’s Proposed Nicotine Rule Sparks Concerns Over Black Market Surge

The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.

Mayor Eric Adams’ Chief Adviser, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Indicted on Corruption Charges

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s chief adviser, was indicted on corruption charges on Thursday, marking the latest legal issue surrounding the mayor's administration. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the charges, accusing Lewis-Martin of providing special treatment to real estate developers in exchange for over $100,000. The indictment also claims that the developers helped Lewis-Martin’s son set up a Chick-fil-A franchise.

Ex-EU Justice Chief Faces Fraud Investigation After Leaving Office

Belgian authorities have launched a fraud investigation into former European Union Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, just days after his term ended. The probe, announced Wednesday, centers on potential money laundering activities, according to the Brussels prosecutor general’s office.

Fugitive Mexican Cartel Leader Arrested in California for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

A high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, has been arrested in Riverside, California, after allegedly faking his death...

Black Lives Matter Leader Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison For Money Laundering

A federal judge has sentenced Sir Maejor Page, a former leader of a Black Lives Matter chapter, to 42 months in prison for wire fraud and money laundering.

Biden Announces $8 Million More in Aid For Ukraine

President Joe Biden announced over $8 billion in military assistance to Ukraine during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the U.S., signaling a significant commitment to help Kyiv in its war against Russian forces.

US Commits to Bolstering Ukraine’s Defense Capabilities Amid Ongoing Conflict

Recently, President Joe Biden made the significant decision to provide Ukraine with $8 billion worth of American weaponry, including advanced long-range munitions—a move he...

Hard-Left Democrats Demand UN Organization Accused Of Helping Terrorists Get Funding Restored

Democrats introduced a bill to reinstate US funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which has been charged with providing support...

GOP Rep. Steil Calls for State Investigations Into ActBlue Over Potential Fraud

Wisconsin Republican Representative Bryan Steil called for investigations into the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue in five states, citing concerns over potential illegal activity.

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