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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Detained in France Amid Serious Criminal Allegations

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Ridgewood NJ, French authorities have detained Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram. Durov, who has been a prominent figure in the tech world, is now facing serious charges that could have far-reaching implications for the future of online privacy and digital communication. According to reports from French media outlet TF1, with confirmations from Reuters and CNN, the charges against Durov include abetting terrorism, fraud, money laundering, and crimes against children. These charges are reportedly linked to what authorities describe as a “near-total lack of moderation” on the Telegram platform.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force Traffic Stop Leads to Money Laundering Arrests of Two Philadelphia Men

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of LUIS N. VAZQUEZ-ALVAREZ (DOB: 5/26/1986; single; unemployed) of 3213 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, and JUAN CARRION-TORRES (DOB: 11/03/1978; single; unemployed) of 701 S. 4th Street, Camden, NJ on a charge of money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Bergen Company Controller Charged in Unauthorized Payments Scheme

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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CHARLES J. VINCENT (DOB: 7/29/1961; married; financial controller) of 30 Brandywine Place, Oakland, on charges of money laundering, theft, and theft by deception. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Teaneck Man Gets 8 Years Money Laundering in Connection with an Investment and Mortgage Fraud Ponzi Scheme

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on May 5, 2023, CHANDER SINGH of Teaneck, NJ was sentenced to 8 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to money laundering in connection with an investment and mortgage fraud Ponzi scheme.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force Traffic Stop Yields 2 North Carolina Men for Money Laundering

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of RAMI FAOZI AZAM (DOB: 9/23/1981; single; cook) of 704 Sycamore Street, Weldon, NC, and MOHAMMED SUHAIL RAWASHEDH (DOB: 3/02/1990; single; grocery store owner) of 704 Sycamore Street, Weldon, NC, for money laundering. The arrests are the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Pennsylvania Car Technician Picked Up for Money Laundering in Leonia

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Leonia NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOSE A. ROSA-VASQUEZ (DOB: 5/15/1991; married; car technician) of 36 East Broad Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania on a money laundering offense. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Traffic Stop in Ridgefield Yields Money Laundering Charge by Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force

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Ridgefield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of PENG CHENG (DOB: 4/30/1989; married; unemployed) of 2425 Ericsson Street, Queens, NY on a charge of money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Traffic Stop in Teaneck Yields Charges of Money Laundering

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of PASCUAL CIRIACO (DOB: 5/17/1972; married; unemployed) of 11 Bronx River Road, Apartment 6G, Yonkers, NY on a money laundering offense. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Former CPA Admits Money Laundering and Tax Fraud Related to BitClub Network Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Scheme

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Newark NJ, a Nevada man and former CPA admitted his role in laundering funds solicited for BitClub Network, a $722 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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“Homeless Man Gives His Last $20” GoFundMe Scam Mastermind Admits Role in Conspiracy to Defraud Internet Donors

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Bordentown NJ, a Burlington County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a GoFundMe scheme that collected money from donors on the internet, purportedly to benefit a homeless man, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Eight Nigerians Charged with Conspiring to Engage in Internet Scams and Money Laundering

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Newark NJ, seven leaders of the Cape Town Zone of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, also known as “Black Axe,” and an eighth man who conspired with a Black Axe leader, were charged with multiple federal crimes relating to internet scams they perpetrated from South Africa, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.

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Cryptocurrency Fraudster Sentenced for Money Laundering and Securities Fraud in $16 million Investment Scam

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Washington DC, a Swedish man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for securities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering charges that defrauded thousands of victims of more than $16 million.

Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson, 47, pleaded guilty on March 4. According to court documents, Karlsson ran an investment fraud scheme from 2011 until his arrest in Thailand in June 2019. Karlsson induced victims to purchase shares in the scheme called “Eastern Metal Securities” using cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and other online payment platforms. Karlsson promised victims astronomical returns tied to the price of gold. Instead, the funds provided by victims were transferred to Karlsson’s personal bank accounts, and he then used proceeds to purchase expensive homes, a racehorse and a resort in Thailand. Karlsson’s fraud targeted financially insecure investors, causing severe financial hardship for many of them. Meanwhile, Karlsson went to great lengths to prolong his scheme, including rebranding, offering updates and account statements that provided assurances to the victims of the states of their assets, and offering explanations for the payout delays – including falsely claiming to be working with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Not to lose your money, you should be patient as well as wisely approach trading. We recommend scalping signals crypto that indicate the best time and settings for trading. Being aware of advanced tools you won’t lose your money or give it to fraudsters.

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Bergen Furniture Company Controller Charged with Embezzling Nearly $1.2 million dollars

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MANUEL “MENDY” GOLDRING (DOB: 12/17/1993; married; accountant) of 1487 East Terrace Circle, Teaneck, NJ on charges of Money Laundering, Computer Related Crimes, Theft By Deception, Impersonation, and False Swearing. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Glenn M. O’Reilly.

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Another Arrest Made Tied to Multi Million Dollar Bergen Real-estate Ponzi Scheme

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Emerson NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANDRICSON JEREZ (DOB: 3/06/1996; single; construction worker) of 2112 Quimby Ave #1, Bronx, NY on charges of Money Laundering Conspiracy, Evading A Transaction Reporting Requirement Conspiracy and Committing Money Laundering With The Purpose Of Facilitating A Crime Conspiracy. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Three Bergen Realtors Arrested in Multi Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

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Emerson NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of CHANDER SINGH (DOB: 07/01/1976; married; owner of SC Capital Investors LLC) of 217 Grayson Place, Teaneck; SOORUJ “PAUL” SINGH (DOB: 03/03/1946; married; employed by Century 21 All Stars 100) and SAVITREE “JOYCE” SINGH (DOB: 12/03/1948; married; employed by Century 21 All Stars 100) both of 33 Sunset Place, Emerson; SUBHAS “BRIAN” SINGH (DOB: 06/21/1970; employed by Century 21 All Stars 100) of 30 South Demarest Place, Bergenfield; and CHANDRIKA “BASIL” SINGH (DOB: 09/10/1949; married; employed by Century 21 All Stars 100) of 71 East Main Street, Bergenfield on Money Laundering, Theft, and Forgery charges. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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