'Princess of Uzbekistan' Unmasked as Mastermind Behind Global Money Laundering Scheme
Gulnara Karimova, known as the "Princess of Uzbekistan," has been accused by Swiss authorities of leading an international crime organization that laundered hundreds of millions of dollars. She is accused of stealing money from Uzbekistan, bribing executives and government officials, and using various companies and bank accounts in Switzerland to launder the funds. Karimova, who had diplomatic immunity for years, is currently imprisoned in Uzbekistan and has been indicted in Switzerland on charges of heading the alleged crime syndicate. Her organization, known as "The Office," allegedly consisted of over 100 legitimate companies working to hide stolen money. Karimova denies the charges and her lawyers claim she has been held in arbitrary detention and deprived of basic rights.