Money Laundering: London’s Dirty Secret
One Monday in March last year, an announcement by the US justice department caught the attention of a former employee of the Swiss bank BSI.
Khulubuse Zuma: Panama Connection
Khulubuse Zuma, the nephew of President Jacob Zuma, can presumably afford to lose a few million rand on Aurora Empowerment Systems after allegedly making tens of millions from oil concessions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Randgold In Congo Gold Venture With Israel’s Gertler, State Miner
Randgold Resources Ltd. signed a joint-venture agreement with Moku Goldmines AG, controlled by Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler, to develop the Moku-Beverendi gold project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Arcadi Gaydamak seeks to bring to power the coalition of the powerless.
In order to cut energy costs, the government turned out the light at the end of tunnel, say the Israelis.
China Fund Tied To Angola and Guinea Owns Wall Street Real Estate
China International Fund, the little-known Hong Kong-registered company whose $7 billion minerals-and-infrastructure deal with Guinea last month grabbed headlines, has drawn scrutiny for its connections with a Chinese government-owned entity. But the Hong Kong company’s parent also has noteworthy ties elsewhere.
Congo Secret Sales
Between 2010 and 2012, major mining concessions in Democratic Republic of Congo were acquired by huge international mining companies for billions of dollars.
Shine on You Crazy Diamond
The diamond mines have been closely guarded by the Angolan elite and a Chinese company is set to make its first investment in Angola’s precious stones.
Ex-Bloomberg Aide Slams De Blasio’s Link To Shady Donor Jona Rechnitz
A fierce critic of Mayor de Blasio slammed Hizzoner on Wednesday for taking a call from crooked businessman Jona Rechnitz, who successfully lobbied to have a retired NYPD official named to a plum post in the administration.
Romanian Ex-Secret Service Agent Held Over Plot Against Anti-Graft Chief
A former Romanian secret service agent has been arrested for allegedly masterminding an operation that used an Israeli private intelligence firm to intimidate a key anti-corruption official, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Analysis: Israel Suffers Serious Blow To Intelligence Gathering Abilities
Unless operators succeed in stabilizing the systems onboard the advanced Ofek-11 military satellite, launched on Tuesday from Palmahim Air Base, the defense establishment faces a real disappointment in its hopes to move forward Israel’s space-based intelligence capabilities.