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cryptocurrency1 year ago•1 min saved

"FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Troubles and Changing Crypto Market Conditions"

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried expressed remorse for his actions, stating that he never intended to hurt anyone or take anyone's money, despite acknowledging that he did not meet a high standard and was responsible for what happened to the company. Bankman-Fried's legal team plans to file an appeal after he was sentenced, with conflicting claims about the recovery of FTX's assets and the impact of his departure on the company's solvency.

via Business Insider|

#cryptocurrency #ftx #illegal-activities

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

"Shohei Ohtani's Financial and Legal Troubles Unveiled Amid Team Changes"

Shohei Ohtani's former translator's reported $4.5 million debt and alleged illegal gambling activities have raised concerns of potential money laundering, with Ohtani's involvement in wire transfers being investigated by the IRS. Conflicting accounts from Ohtani's camp and the translator have led to questions about Ohtani's knowledge and potential involvement. The situation remains under scrutiny, with neither Ohtani nor the translator being charged with a crime as of now.

via New York Post |

#gambling #illegal-activities #irs-investigation

crime2 years ago•6 min saved

San Diego Cracks Down on Prostitution at Kearny Mesa Massage Parlor

San Diego police shut down Ocean Spa, a massage parlor used as a front for an illegal prostitution ring, following a months-long investigation. The spa, located in Kearny, was the subject of numerous complaints, including reports of loud sex noises disrupting neighbors and online ads promoting prostitution. At least four arrests have been made, and the city attorney's office is seeking to permanently shutter the business and impose civil penalties. The investigation revealed evidence of potential trafficking and forced prostitution, with over 1,270 online ads soliciting sex over the past five years.

via Daily Mail|

#crime #illegal-activities #massage-parlor

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

North Korea's Global Embassy Closures Signal Financial Crisis and Diplomatic Shift

North Korea is closing down several of its embassies around the world, including in Nepal, Spain, Angola, Uganda, and Hong Kong, raising suspicions of a financial crisis. The closures are believed to be a result of strengthened sanctions and the country's inability to obtain foreign currency. North Korean embassies have been known to engage in illegal activities to fund their operations. Meanwhile, the regime is focusing on building relations with Russia and China.

via Fox News|

#diplomatic-restructuring #embassies #financial-crisis

society2 years ago•2 min saved

The Shocking Evolution of Illegal Norms: People Share Formerly Acceptable Practices

A Reddit thread asked users to share things that were once legal but are now illegal, revealing a range of practices that have changed over time. Examples include buying dynamite at hardware stores, using cigarette vending machines without age restrictions, sending kids to buy cigarettes, smoking at school, and the presence of lead paint and asbestos in housing. Other responses mentioned outdated practices such as dosing babies with OTC Laudanum, having rifle clubs in schools, riding in the back of pickup trucks, not wearing seatbelts, leaving kids unattended in cars, and the prevalence of cocaine. The thread also highlighted the historical acceptance of child labor and pollution, as well as the absence of immigration controls.

via BuzzFeed|

#historical-practices #illegal-activities #legal-changes

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Street Racing Bust: 10 Arrested in Tampa Operation "Trick No Treats"

Ten people were arrested in Tampa during a crackdown on street racing, with law enforcement conducting an operation to stop racing meets in the area. The arrests included charges ranging from DUIs and child endangerment to felony fleeing, and four vehicles were impounded. A ghost gun, an untraceable firearm, was also found during one of the arrests. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office urged residents to report any instances of street racing.

via WFLA|

#arrests #crime #illegal-activities

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Florida Teens Arrested for Triple Murder of Three Peers.

Two boys, aged 12 and 17, have been arrested in connection with the murders of three teenagers in Marion County, Florida, while a third suspect, a 16-year-old boy, is still on the run. The victims were involved in illegal activities with the suspects before the murders, which involved gunfire, dumping of bodies, and ditching of a car in a pond. The suspects turned on the victims for an undisclosed reason, resulting in the alleged triple homicide. The two juveniles who have been arrested are facing first-degree murder and robbery charges.

via FOX 35 Orlando|

#arrests #crime #florida