Category: Crime and Criminals

Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know.

A spate of incidents, including protests among taxi drivers in Cancún and a stray bullet at an airport in Culiacán, has tourists asking the question.
The Unknown Hedge Fund That Got $400 Million From Sam Bankman-Fried

After the collapse of FTX, prosecutors and lawyers have scrutinized its discredited founder’s huge investment in Modulo Capital.
Prosecutors Say Young Thug’s YSL Is Both Gang and Rap Label

With a blockbuster case set to begin, the superstar rapper sits at the intersection of complex questions about art, crime and the criminal justice system.
In the Bahamas, a Lingering Sympathy for Sam Bankman-Fried

Residents there have a generous view of the disgraced FTX founder, who has been accused of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds.
How Did Sam Bankman-Fried Make His $250 Million Bail?

Though Mr. Bankman-Fried was not required to pay $250 million, the large amount of the bond in this high-profile case has raised questions about the federal bail process.
German Tax Schemer Hanno Berger Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

Hanno Berger, a former lawyer and tax adviser, was at the center of a scandal that cost Germany nearly $300 million.
Security Cameras Make Us Feel Safe, but Are They Worth the Invasion?

Internet cameras like Amazon’s Ring come at a high cost to our privacy.