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Samsung chief acquitted of financial crimes
A South Korean court has found Lee Jae-yong not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation.
British billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty in insider trading case
Prosecutors say Lewis improperly shared confidential information between 2019 and 2021 to his chosen recipients and urged them to profit from the tips.
BNP Paribas caught up in Cyprus-related money laundering investigation
An ongoing investigation targets a Cypriot brokerage firm, in collaboration with one of BNP Paribas' branches, over alleged 'aggravated money laundering.'
Sanofi targeted in French price manipulation probe
French prosecutors say they have launched an investigation into Sanofi over allegations the pharmaceutical giant spread false information and manipulated the price of its Dupixent drug.
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Husband of Norway's ex-PM avoids investigation over stock trades
The husband of Norway's former prime minister Erna Solberg will not face investigation over his stock trading during her two terms in office, Norwegian police announced Friday. He had been suspected of benefitting from inside information.
KPMG fined record £21 million for Carillion audits
The fine is the highest ever handed down by the UK's Financial Reporting Council.
Sturgeon's husband released without charge after party probe arrest
The police force said it would send a report to Scottish prosecutors and that officers searched a number of locations as part of the probe.
Five French banks raided in alleged tax fraud investigation
Several searches wer carried out in five French banks in Paris on suspicion of aggravated tax fraud.
FTX latest: Bankman-Fried extradited to US and two others plead guilty
FTX crypto exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried is being extradited from the Bahamas by US law enforcement.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried's Bahamas case to resume
It is not immediately clear when Bankman-Fried’s extradition could occur once it is approved by the Bahamian court.
French prosecutors raid 2023 Rugby World Cup committee headquarters
A preliminary investigation has been launched into possible corruption and favouritism.
Man hid his mother's body in cellar to get her benefits, say police
Police said based on the post-mortem no evidence of foul play was found.
Japan begins trial of ex-Nissan executive over Carlos Ghosn's pay
Greg Kelly denies involvement in a 'criminal conspiracy' to conceal financial compensation for Ghosn, who led Nissan Motor Co. for two decades.
Serbia launches investigation into finances of rights groups
A government official told the state news agency that non-government groups should not be treated as “holy cows.”
US Supreme Court rules prosecutors can obtain Trump's tax records
The US Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors can obtain Trump's tax returns but that Congress cannot.
Euroviews. Innocence is the first victim when UK police are forced to seize assets to fund themselves ǀ View
Due to years of budget cuts, police in the UK are forced to self-fund their operations. Less widely reported s the fact that this is through the seizing of cash and assets, often from law-abiding people.