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Bloomberg
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
One of Haiti's Richest Men Faces US Deportation on Gang Charges
One of Haiti's richest and most powerful men, and a permanent US resident, is awaiting deportation after authorities accused him of collaborating with the Caribbean nation's gangs. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement late Monday said it had arrested Pierre Reginald Boulos, a doctor, businessman and one-time presidential candidate, who was residing in the US.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Nilai police probe RM1.4m scam after businessman falls for fake app investment
SEREMBAN, July 22 — A businessman suffered losses of over RM1 million after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme in April. Nilai police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said the police received a report from the man, in his 50s, at 4.22 pm yesterday at the Pantai police station. 'The victim claimed he had dealings with an individual who offered the scheme on April 29 and was attracted to invest after being promised high returns. 'He was then instructed to download a mobile application called 'CDT MAX' before transferring money into seven different bank accounts provided for the investment. A total of 15 transactions were made, amounting to RM1,449,750,' he said in a statement. Abdul Malik added that the victim realised he had been scammed when he was asked to make additional payments in order to withdraw his so-called investment profits. He said further investigations are underway to trace the suspect under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. — Bernama
Washington Post
a day ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Federal agents in Miami arrest a prominent Haitian businessman and once presidential hopeful
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Federal agents in Miami have arrested Pierre Réginald Boulos, a well-known Haitian businessman, doctor and former presidential hopeful. The arrest occurred at Boulos' home in South Florida late last week, a person familiar with the arrest said Monday. Boulos was born in the United States but renounced his citizenship to run for president of Haiti in recent years. He obtained his U.S residency last year under the Biden administration.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
MACC nabs Sabah businessman in ‘RM6,000 for Datukship' probe
Sabah MACC chief S Karunanithy said the suspect is expected to be charged in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday. PETALING JAYA : A businessman with a 'Datuk' title has been arrested in Sabah on suspicion of deceiving a man into paying RM6,000 to obtain a state honour from Pahang, which also comes with a Datukship. The suspect, in his 40s, allegedly offered to help the man secure the title around 2023 despite having no authority to do so, Berita Harian reported. The man transferred the money to the suspect. The businessman was arrested at about noon today after giving a statement at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's Sabah headquarters. Sabah MACC chief S Karunanithy said the suspect was released on bail of RM5,000 but is expected to be charged in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday in connection with the case.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
MACC records statement of ‘Datuk' in scrap metal smuggling probe
The businessman is being investigated by MACC in connection with a suspected large-scale smuggling syndicate operating across five states. PETALING JAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded a statement from a businessman with a 'Datuk' title as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of scrap metal smuggling. An MACC source said the man had been overseas since July 12 and had returned to Malaysia last night, Utusan Malaysia reported. 'He came to the MACC headquarters to have his statement recorded. The process is still ongoing,' the source was quoted as saying. The businessman is among several individuals being investigated in connection with a suspected large-scale smuggling syndicate operating across five states. The anti-graft agency has so far seized assets estimated to be worth over RM183 million, including eight properties in Penang, six luxury vehicles, and five branded watches believed to be owned by the 'Datuk'. MACC has also frozen 45 company accounts and 82 personal bank accounts involving funds totalling RM51 million. Investigations are being carried out under Sections 16 and 18 of the MACC Act 2009. Authorities are also probing possible offences under the Income Tax Act 1967, the Customs Act 1967, and anti-money laundering laws.
