Strategy has been on a shopping spree, snapping up more Bitcoin. This time, they grabbed 487 coins, dropping around $50 million. That's a lot of digital cash! Now, they're sitting on a massive 641, 692 Bitcoins. That's worth over $67 billion. Not too shabby, right? Last week, they bought 397 Bitcoins. That's a tiny 1. 8% more than the week before. Some big players a...
A major crackdown has been launched against a complex criminal network operating out of Cancun. This group, led by Vikrant Bhardwaj and his wife Indu Rani, has been accused of smuggling people from various parts of the world into the United States. The U. S. Treasury Department has taken action, freezing assets and imposing sanctions on the organization. The Bhardwa...
A man from Santa Monica recently faced serious consequences for running an illegal sports betting operation. Christopher King was ordered to spend nearly two years behind bars. He also had to give up $10 million and pay back $3. 8 million in taxes he avoided paying. King admitted to several crimes. These included cheating on his taxes, running an illegal gambling bu...
In the world of engineering, Mehdi Mehrabi, Ph. D. , P. E. , has just taken on a big new role. He's now the manager of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) division at McCarthy Engineering Associates Inc. Mehrabi isn't new to the game. He's been a senior mechanical engineer there for a while, bringing a lot of experience and know-how to his new position. Un...
In a recent crackdown, federal authorities have exposed a sophisticated poker rigging operation linked to New York City's infamous Mafia families. This high-tech scheme, which spanned six years, allegedly involved members and associates of the Genovese, Gambino, Bonanno, and Lucchese crime families. The operation, known as "Operation Royal Flush, " has led to the ind...
Damon Jones, a former NBA player, found himself in hot water recently. He was charged with sharing secret information about LeBron James' injuries to gamblers. This isn't just about Jones, though. It's about the blurred lines between friendship, access, and betrayal in professional sports. Jones wasn't a coach or a player, but he was always around the Los Angeles La...
A recent case in Manhattan has brought to light a significant dark web drug trafficking operation. Five individuals have admitted their roles in this scheme, which involved shipping illegal drugs across the entire United States and laundering millions through cryptocurrency. The group, known as "FireBunnyUSA, " operated on dark web marketplaces, offering drugs with p...
A former French president, known for his bold personality, is now facing a five-year prison term. This marks a significant change for someone who once enjoyed the global stage. The charges involve a scheme to collect campaign funds from Libya during his 2007 campaign. He was found guilty of plotting this with his close associates, but not of personally using the mone...
New York City is at a crossroads. The race for mayor has taken a dramatic turn, with concerns about public safety at the forefront. A recent hidden camera video has sparked outrage, showing a campaign staffer for Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani dismissing the opinions of police officers. The staffer, Robert Akleh, was caught on tape saying, "Who gives a s--t wh...
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to review Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal. Maxwell, a British socialite and former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The court's decision means that Maxwell's conviction will stand, and she will continue to serve her time. Maxwell's lega...