An international criminal organization that laundered drug traffickers' money throughout Europe and Asia casinos was brought down by Spanish police. 27 people were taken into custody, including citizens of Albania and China.
In less than a year, the group was said to have laundered about $68 billion. The authorities might never learn the true amount of money the gang handled, though, because the investigation took longer than expected.
The Chinese participants in the group had significant roles, according to a statement from Europol. Specifically, two of them were agents who enlisted Asian companies in Spain—like independent stores and Chinese eateries—to assist in money laundering via gambling establishments
In less than a year, the group was said to have laundered about $68 billion. The authorities might never learn the true amount of money the gang handled, though, because the investigation took longer than expected.
The Chinese participants in the group had significant roles, according to a statement from Europol. Specifically, two of them were agents who enlisted Asian companies in Spain—like independent stores and Chinese eateries—to assist in money laundering via gambling establishments