Laundering news — October 24, 2026

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1. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

   Oct 24, 2026, 19:43 UTC

   

   Malik Beasley to Plead Guilty in NBA Gambling Case

   Former NBA player Malik Beasley is set to plead guilty in a federal case where he was accused of manipulating his play in several games to help a group of gamblers win bets. Beasley, along with Ed Davis and others, were indicted on charges including sports bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering. The plea deal comes after two other defendants, Robert Gorodetsky and Ernesto Plascencia, agreed to change their pleas to guilty.

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2. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

   Oct 24, 2026, 16:54 UTC

   

   Man Arrested for Allegedly Claiming £90,000 for Stolen Sheep That Were Alive

   A 24-year-old man was arrested for submitting false insurance claims totaling over £90,000 for 650 sheep supposedly stolen. The 'stolen' sheep were found alive and well on his rented fields in Devon. He was suspected of fraud by false representation and possessing unlicensed firearms.

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3. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

   Oct 24, 2026, 12:36 UTC

   

   Met Police Not Investigating Thomas Markle; Internal Inquiry Launched

   The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it is not investigating Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Instead, the force is conducting an internal inquiry following a 2018 letter to the duchess that contained 'troubling and disturbing allegations' against her father. The letter was passed to the police by Meghan herself. The police have also confirmed receiving another letter in 2019 regarding 'a number of claims' related to Thomas Markle.

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4. SocietyLocal GovHealthcareFraudLaundering

   Oct 24, 2026, 11:43 UTC

   Carabinieri Arrests in Drug Raids Across Italy

   Carabinieri conducted multiple operations across Italy, leading to several arrests and seizures related to drug trafficking. In Rome, five individuals were arrested, and over 15 grams of cocaine, hashish, and cash were seized during checks in Tor Sapienza. An operation between Basilicata and Campania resulted in seven arrests. In Rome's outskirts, two men were arrested in Palestrina and San Cesareo, with over 72 grams of hashish and a stolen motorcycle recovered. Additionally, a 22-year-old man was arrested in Civita Castellana for selling hashish, with approximately 4 grams seized along with €2,400 in cash.

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5. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaunderingCybercrime

   Oct 24, 2026, 04:46 UTC

   South Korean Prostitution Syndicate Arranges Over 2,800 Meetings

   A prostitution ring operating in South Korea's Gangnam district has been dismantled after arranging over 2,800 meetings in just over 40 days. The syndicate, which profited over 574 million won (US$434,000), used 33 studio apartments as venues and advertised services online and through Telegram channels. Eight individuals, including three business operators, were referred to prosecution.

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