Unpacking New U.S. Data on Migrants with Criminal Records and the Role of Currency in Illegal Activities

Recently released U.S. data on migrants with criminal convictions has become a focal point in political debates, especially regarding immigration policies under the Biden administration. Former President Donald Trump has used the figures to criticize President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming that “13,000 convicted murderers entered our country during her three and […]

Historic Guilty Plea by Bank Highlights US Crackdown on Money Launderers

For the first time, a US bank has admitted to helping criminal networks in Colombia launder hundreds of millions of dollars in dirty money, underscoring the fruits of a renewed push to target those aiding the region’s money launderers. TD Bank, N.A. and TD Bank USA, N.A. pleaded guilty to a money laundering conspiracy and […]

The Role of Cash Transactions in the Arrest of Suspected Venezuelan Gang Members

In a recent operation, the Rensselaer Police Department in New York arrested two men believed to be affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang, a violent criminal organization originating from Venezuela. The suspects, Gregory Marlyn Galindez-Trias, 24, and Moises Alejandro Condollo-Urbaneja, 22, were detained after allegedly using a credit card belonging to a homicide victim, […]

Texas Woman Convicted in Viral 2022 Hate Crime Against Asian American Women

The conviction of Esmeralda Upton for racially assaulting Asian American women in Texas underscores the disturbing rise in hate crimes targeting minority communities in the U.S. This incident, captured on video, vividly displays how everyday situations can quickly escalate into racial violence, even in a multicultural country like America. What is striking about this case […]

TD Bank Agrees to $3 Billion Settlement in US Money Laundering Case

TD Bank, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, has agreed to pay over $3 billion in penalties and pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the US for enabling drug cartels and criminals to transfer hundreds of millions in illicit funds. The bank admitted to failing to prevent money laundering activities, despite numerous warnings from staff. […]

Latest FBI Data Reveals a Drop in Violent Crime Amid Concerns About Rising Offenses

Despite widespread concerns about increasing violent crime in the U.S., the latest FBI report shows a significant decrease in violent offenses in 2023. Released on Monday, the data reveals that violent crime, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, fell by 3% from 2022 to 2023. This report counters the perception of a crime surge, […]

‘It defies all logic:’ Lawyer urges dismissal of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case, calls for abolishing physical currency

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ lawyer, Alex Spiro, filed a motion on Monday urging a federal judge to dismiss charges of alleged public corruption, arguing that Adams’ conduct does not meet the criminal definition of bribery and that the evidence supporting the other charges is unreliable. Spiro’s call for dismissal also highlights the systemic […]