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US indicts Sinaloa governor and officials in cartel-linked drug import scheme
world1 month ago

US indicts Sinaloa governor and officials in cartel-linked drug import scheme

US prosecutors in Manhattan charged Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other current or former officials with narcotics importation conspiracy and related weapons counts, alleging they helped the Sinaloa cartel move fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth into the United States. If convicted, Rocha Moya could face life in prison or a 40-year minimum. Rocha Moya denies the charges as slander, while extradition requests from the US are under consideration, highlighting ongoing cross-border efforts to curb cartel influence in politics and crime.

via The Guardian|
#drug-trafficking#morena#ruben-rocha-moya
US Indicts Syrian Officials for War Crimes and Torture
world-news1 year ago

US Indicts Syrian Officials for War Crimes and Torture

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two former Syrian Air Force Intelligence officers, Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, with war crimes, including cruel and inhuman treatment of detainees, some of whom were U.S. citizens, at Mezzeh Prison near Damascus from 2012 to 2019. This marks the first time the U.S. has charged Assad regime officials for human rights abuses. Arrest warrants have been issued for the men, who remain at large, and they were previously convicted in absentia in France for crimes against humanity.

via Axios|
#assad-regime#human-rights#syria
crime1 year ago

US Telecom Worker Sentenced for Acting as Chinese Agent

Ping Li, a telecommunications and IT worker from Florida, was sentenced to four years in prison for acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government. Li, a U.S. citizen originally from China, conspired with China's Ministry of State Security to gather information on Chinese dissidents, U.S. companies, and other sensitive topics. He used anonymous online accounts and traveled to China to meet with MSS officers, providing them with requested information over several years. The FBI investigated the case, leading to Li's conviction and sentencing.

via Department of Justice|
#china#crime#cybersecurity
Cartel Leader Who Faked Death for U.S. Luxury Life Arrested in California
politics1 year ago

Cartel Leader Who Faked Death for U.S. Luxury Life Arrested in California

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, a high-ranking member of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación and son-in-law of its leader El Mencho, has been arrested in California after allegedly faking his own death to evade Mexican authorities. Gutierrez-Ochoa, who lived under a false identity in Riverside, faces charges of international drug trafficking and money laundering. He is accused of orchestrating the transport of large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine to the US and kidnapping Mexican Navy members. El Mencho remains at large, with a $10 million reward for his capture.

via CNN|
#arrest#drug-trafficking#faked-death
FBI Raids Polymarket CEO's Home, Seizes Electronics
business1 year ago

FBI Raids Polymarket CEO's Home, Seizes Electronics

The FBI raided the home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan, confiscating his electronic devices as part of a US Justice Department investigation into the company's operations. Polymarket, known for its prediction markets, is under scrutiny for potentially accepting trades from US users despite being unavailable in the country. The raid has been described by a Polymarket spokesperson as "political retribution" by the Biden administration, a claim not addressed by the administration.

via Business Insider|
#business#fbi#polymarket
Trump's Controversial Pick: Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
politics1 year ago

Trump's Controversial Pick: Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

Donald Trump has nominated controversial loyalists Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard for key roles in his administration, with Gaetz as attorney-general and Gabbard as director of national intelligence. These selections have sparked criticism over their qualifications and potential biases, as Gaetz has been a vocal supporter of Trump's policies and Gabbard has expressed pro-Russian views. The nominations are part of Trump's strategy to fill his cabinet with personal allies, raising concerns about the politicization of crucial government institutions.

via Financial Times|
#donald-trump#matt-gaetz#national-security
Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump Foiled, DOJ Charges Three
world-news1 year ago

Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump Foiled, DOJ Charges Three

The US Department of Justice has charged Iranian national Farhad Shakeri with plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, allegedly under the direction of Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Shakeri, believed to be in Iran, was tasked with devising a plan to kill Trump, but reportedly did not meet the timeline set by Iranian officials. The indictment also names two others allegedly recruited to kill an American journalist critical of Iran. The plot was paused with the belief that it would be easier to target Trump after the election.

via BBC.com|
#assassination-plot#donald-trump#iran
Ex-CIA Officer Indicted as South Korean Spy
international-affairs1 year ago

Ex-CIA Officer Indicted as South Korean Spy

Former CIA official Sue Mi Terry has been charged with acting as a secret agent for South Korea's intelligence service, accepting luxury goods and payments in exchange for advocating South Korean positions and sharing nonpublic information. Terry's lawyer denies the allegations, claiming her work was independent and critical of the South Korean government. The case is under judicial proceedings, with South Korean and U.S. authorities in close communication.

via The Associated Press|
#cia#espionage#international-affairs
DOJ Sues to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster Monopoly
companies2 years ago

DOJ Sues to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster Monopoly

The U.S. Justice Department and over two dozen states have filed a lawsuit to break up Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit, accusing them of monopolistic practices that inflate concert ticket prices and harm artists and smaller promoters. The lawsuit seeks to divest Ticketmaster and address anticompetitive harm, reflecting the Biden administration's aggressive antitrust stance. Live Nation disputes the claims, arguing the lawsuit won't resolve ticketing issues.

via Reuters|
#antitrust-lawsuit#companies#concert-ticket-prices