Three ex-lawyers among five men jailed for money laundering
1 year, 11 months ago

Three ex-lawyers among five men jailed for money laundering

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. plays an integral role in a complex, large-scale operation which facilitates the criminal activity of others Laura Buchan, COPFS The court proceedings were triggered by a Law Society investigation into the Paisley legal firm Robertson & Ross after concerns were raised about some transactions. “Money laundering is not a victimless crime and plays an integral role in a complex, large-scale operation which facilitates the criminal activity of others. The Crown Office said the trial heard Robertson was at the heart of the money laundering scheme since he had access to his firm’s client account. David Gordon, convener of the Law Society of Scotland regulatory committee, said: “The Law Society has robust anti-money laundering measures in place to protect the public and ensure the legitimate services provided by legal practices are not misused for criminal purposes.

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Wei Wang learns fate over $33m money laundering racket
2 months ago

Wei Wang learns fate over $33m money laundering racket

Daily Mail  

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Kingpin jailed after £104m in dirty cash flown out of UK
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Kingpin jailed after £104m in dirty cash flown out of UK

The Independent  

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Former cop accused of handling €4.2 million in money laundering scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Former cop accused of handling €4.2 million in money laundering scheme

NL Times  

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Five arrested in €1 million money laundering case
4 years, 6 months ago

Five arrested in €1 million money laundering case

NL Times  

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