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Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze — Juansher Burchuladze at a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., February 9, 2023 (cropped, edited). Photo by U.S. Department of Defense / DVIDS. Licensed under Creative Commons BY 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Georgia’s Ex-Defense Minister Detained for Money Laundering, Abuse of Office

Georgia’s ex‑Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze has been arrested on charges of money laundering and abuse of power, OCCRP said.

US Capitol building with the flag of the United States of America flying.

Republican Lawmaker Calls for Investigation of Chinese Bitcoin Mining Firms

A Republican lawmaker is urging the U.S. Treasury Department to investigate two Chinese firms tied to the booming Bitcoin mining industry.

Jersey probes Roman Abramovich for suspected money laundering, sanctions breaches

Jersey authorities are investigating Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in connection with suspected money laundering and possible sanctions violations, according to Swiss court judgments issued in May.