Former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic made a court appearance related to a drug trafficking operation that led to the seizure of more than $1 billion worth of cocaine.
Gogic, 44, was brought into U.S. District Court in Brooklyn to hear his case was being pushed back to Dec. 20. A plea deal is possible. Gogic was charged by the U.S. with trafficking in 22 tons of cocaine worth over $1 billion, most of which was part of the largest cocaine seizure in American history.
Gogic was arrested while trying to board a flight to Zurich from Miami. Charges stem from the seizures of 19,930 kg (22 tons) of cocaine from three commercial cargo ships, including 17,956 kilograms (19.8 tons) from the MSC Gayane while it was docked at Philadelphia's Packer Avenue Marine Terminal.
Traffickers transported cocaine to Europe from Colombia through American ports. They used cranes and nets at night to hoist drugs onto cargo ships from speedboats along the ships' routes. Gogic oversaw the logistics of the scheme, coordinating with crew members, Colombian smugglers and European ports to benefit Balkan cartels. Two other seizures netted 1,437 kilos from the MSC Carlotta at the Port of New York and New Jersey on Feb. 27, 2019, and 537 kilos from the MSC Desiree at the Port of Philadelphia on March 18, 2019. Gogic embarked on a new career as a narcotics trafficker after racking up a record of 24-4-2 as a pro boxer.
Former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic made a court appearance related to a drug trafficking operation that led to the seizure of more than $1 billion worth of cocaine.
Gogic, 44, was brought into U.S. District Court in Brooklyn to hear his case was being pushed back to Dec. 20. A plea deal is possible. Gogic was charged by the U.S. with trafficking in 22 tons of cocaine worth over $1 billion, most of which was part of the largest cocaine seizure in American history.
Gogic was arrested while trying to board a flight to Zurich from Miami. Charges stem from the seizures of 19,930 kg (22 tons) of cocaine from three commercial cargo ships, including 17,956 kilograms (19.8 tons) from the MSC Gayane while it was docked at Philadelphia's Packer Avenue Marine Terminal.
Traffickers transported cocaine to Europe from Colombia through American ports. They used cranes and nets at night to hoist drugs onto cargo ships from speedboats along the ships' routes. Gogic oversaw the logistics of the scheme, coordinating with crew members, Colombian smugglers and European ports to benefit Balkan cartels. Two other seizures netted 1,437 kilos from the MSC Carlotta at the Port of New York and New Jersey on Feb. 27, 2019, and 537 kilos from the MSC Desiree at the Port of Philadelphia on March 18, 2019. Gogic embarked on a new career as a narcotics trafficker after racking up a record of 24-4-2 as a pro boxer.
He had multiple outstanding warrants. The ERT tactical unit arrived and did their job, arresting him.
Christine Allison is demanding compensation from taxpayers. She said her home is unliveable after cops broke windows, tore off the front door, distributed tear gas and damaged walls. RCMP were responding to reports of a man on drugs shooting a .22 rifle outside a home near Hedley and shut down Highway 3 as a result. Shane Allison, 30, barricaded himself inside the home.
If Christine Allison was a better parent, cops wouldn't need to bust down her door to lasso her grown man criminal offspring. Shane Allison was sentenced to two years in federal prison in 2017 after pleading guilty to an armed home invasion. He was busted for firing a shotgun at a car the same year. He was said to be 'extremely intoxicated". The Allisons are members of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band.
He had multiple outstanding warrants. The ERT tactical unit arrived and did their job, arresting him.
Christine Allison is demanding compensation from taxpayers. She said her home is unliveable after cops broke windows, tore off the front door, distributed tear gas and damaged walls. RCMP were responding to reports of a man on drugs shooting a .22 rifle outside a home near Hedley and shut down Highway 3 as a result. Shane Allison, 30, barricaded himself inside the home.
If Christine Allison was a better parent, cops wouldn't need to bust down her door to lasso her grown man criminal offspring. Shane Allison was sentenced to two years in federal prison in 2017 after pleading guilty to an armed home invasion. He was busted for firing a shotgun at a car the same year. He was said to be 'extremely intoxicated". The Allisons are members of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band.
Project E-Precedent in November of 2017 targeted the Red Scorpion Gang, and the distribution and sale of drugs in Kelowna. It involved 15 search warrants executed on homes and an office building. Searches lead to the seizure of 5.5 kg of fentanyl and carfentanil, 3 kg of meth, 1.5 kg of cocaine, as well as GHB, ecstasy, and other pharmaceuticals. Firearms included Mac-10 sub-machine gun, 2 semi-automatic 9mm handguns, .45 and .38 caliber handguns, and many semi-automatic rifles. $130k cash was seized. 5 men faced charges; Travis Cumming, 28, Jason Keehn, 35, Jonathan Sierra 30, Nikolas Parisee, 27 and Benjamin Bridger 28. Jason Keehn didn't show up for his first appearance and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was caged thereafter.
Keehn faced the most charges – two counts of trafficking, four counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, five counts of incorrect storage of firearms and five counts of possessing firearms without a licence. His total sentence is six years in prison, minus 485 days enhanced credit for time served.
Project E-Precedent in November of 2017 targeted the Red Scorpion Gang, and the distribution and sale of drugs in Kelowna. It involved 15 search warrants executed on homes and an office building. Searches lead to the seizure of 5.5 kg of fentanyl and carfentanil, 3 kg of meth, 1.5 kg of cocaine, as well as GHB, ecstasy, and other pharmaceuticals. Firearms included Mac-10 sub-machine gun, 2 semi-automatic 9mm handguns, .45 and .38 caliber handguns, and many semi-automatic rifles. $130k cash was seized. 5 men faced charges; Travis Cumming, 28, Jason Keehn, 35, Jonathan Sierra 30, Nikolas Parisee, 27 and Benjamin Bridger 28. Jason Keehn didn't show up for his first appearance and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was caged thereafter.
Keehn faced the most charges – two counts of trafficking, four counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, five counts of incorrect storage of firearms and five counts of possessing firearms without a licence. His total sentence is six years in prison, minus 485 days enhanced credit for time served.
Imperiale bought the island, named Taiwan, while in hiding. Its value is estimated at €60m-€80m. It is part of an artificial archipelago off the coast of the United Arab Emirates called “The World”. Imperiale faces 15 years in jail and has been demonstrating his willingness to cooperate in the hope of receiving a reduced sentence.
Raffaele Imperiale, a member of the Neapolitan Camorra, is telling cops all he knows. Imperiale’s decision to rat took place in October. He has made statements against at least two, one of them being mob boss Daniel Kinahan, who has any number of investigations, including being the target of a DEA and US Treasury Department investigation for which there is a $5M reward. Imperiale attended Kinahan’s wedding at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai in 2017. He is one of the leaders of a ‘super cartel’.
Also turning rat is Bruno Carbone, 45, who was busted with Imperiale in Dubai.
Italian Justice Minister Marta Cartabia went to Dubai to request, for the third time, the extradition of Camorra drug trafficker Raffaele Imperiale, number two on Italy’s most wanted list. She was successful and Imperiale was flown to Rome. Imperiale was arrested last summer in Dubai at Italy’s request. In January, the United Arab Emirates rejected Italy’s second request for his extradition.
Imperiale was wanted for years by Italian cops. He is a member of the Amato-Pagano clan and is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world. He is closely linked to Daniel Kinahan. The extradition application for the mobster stated that he was a member of a 'Super Cartel' along with Kinahan, Balkan mob boss Edin Gacanin and the caged Ridouan Taghi.
Top Camorra narco Raffaele Imperiale, 46, was arrested in Dubai on August 4 2022.
Imperiali has been on the run since 2016, living a hugely lavish life in the UAE. The DEA exposed a global drug cartel headed by Imperiale, Ridouan Taghi, Daniel Kinahan and Edin Gačanin. The group was observed by the DEA having meetings in the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, it's base of operations.
In 2016, two Van Gogh paintings stolen in 2002 from an Amsterdam museum were found stashed in a farmhouse on property owned by Imperiale near Naples.
Imperiale bought the island, named Taiwan, while in hiding. Its value is estimated at €60m-€80m. It is part of an artificial archipelago off the coast of the United Arab Emirates called “The World”. Imperiale faces 15 years in jail and has been demonstrating his willingness to cooperate in the hope of receiving a reduced sentence.
Raffaele Imperiale, a member of the Neapolitan Camorra, is telling cops all he knows. Imperiale’s decision to rat took place in October. He has made statements against at least two, one of them being mob boss Daniel Kinahan, who has any number of investigations, including being the target of a DEA and US Treasury Department investigation for which there is a $5M reward. Imperiale attended Kinahan’s wedding at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai in 2017. He is one of the leaders of a ‘super cartel’.
Also turning rat is Bruno Carbone, 45, who was busted with Imperiale in Dubai.
Italian Justice Minister Marta Cartabia went to Dubai to request, for the third time, the extradition of Camorra drug trafficker Raffaele Imperiale, number two on Italy’s most wanted list. She was successful and Imperiale was flown to Rome. Imperiale was arrested last summer in Dubai at Italy’s request. In January, the United Arab Emirates rejected Italy’s second request for his extradition.
Imperiale was wanted for years by Italian cops. He is a member of the Amato-Pagano clan and is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world. He is closely linked to Daniel Kinahan. The extradition application for the mobster stated that he was a member of a 'Super Cartel' along with Kinahan, Balkan mob boss Edin Gacanin and the caged Ridouan Taghi.
Top Camorra narco Raffaele Imperiale, 46, was arrested in Dubai on August 4 2022.
Imperiali has been on the run since 2016, living a hugely lavish life in the UAE. The DEA exposed a global drug cartel headed by Imperiale, Ridouan Taghi, Daniel Kinahan and Edin Gačanin. The group was observed by the DEA having meetings in the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, it's base of operations.
In 2016, two Van Gogh paintings stolen in 2002 from an Amsterdam museum were found stashed in a farmhouse on property owned by Imperiale near Naples.
Melbourne bikie boss and national president Luke Moloney, 42, has quit the club according to court documents. Moloney was elevated to national president in July 2021. The bikie is fighting multiple charges. He claimed recently his ADHD medication is why he tested positive to meth, scuttling his bail.
Moloney and two of his goons severely beat a former member trying to leave the club.
Melbourne bikie boss and national president Luke Moloney, 42, has quit the club according to court documents. Moloney was elevated to national president in July 2021. The bikie is fighting multiple charges. He claimed recently his ADHD medication is why he tested positive to meth, scuttling his bail.
Moloney and two of his goons severely beat a former member trying to leave the club.
The scandal has torpedoed Bonse's political career.
Nigerian politician Wilfred Bonse has been arrested for the theft and conversion of cryptocurrency wallets. Bonse assisted hackers in laundering 50 million naira. ($61,538)
The Patricia Technologies case includes criminal conspiracy, the unauthorized alteration of computer systems and network data, and the illicit diversion of funds exceeding 200 million naira. ($246,153)
Patricia Technologies faced scrutiny after the hacking incident in May resulted in a loss of customer funds. Bonse benefited from a cyber fraud scheme executed by a group of hackers identified as The Syndicate. They intended to bankrupt Patricia Technologies.
The scandal has torpedoed Bonse's political career.
Nigerian politician Wilfred Bonse has been arrested for the theft and conversion of cryptocurrency wallets. Bonse assisted hackers in laundering 50 million naira. ($61,538)
The Patricia Technologies case includes criminal conspiracy, the unauthorized alteration of computer systems and network data, and the illicit diversion of funds exceeding 200 million naira. ($246,153)
Patricia Technologies faced scrutiny after the hacking incident in May resulted in a loss of customer funds. Bonse benefited from a cyber fraud scheme executed by a group of hackers identified as The Syndicate. They intended to bankrupt Patricia Technologies.
Macau is the only place in China where casino gambling is legal.
Saipan based Imperial Pacific International (IPI) owner, Ji Xiaobo, was identified as a mafia kingpin by the Chinese court as his entourage were handed long prison sentences.
Ji entered the Macau gaming industry with a Chinese junket in 2011, opening his first VIP room. In two years business expanded to seven VIP rooms in most major casinos in Macau, offering 86 tables. IPI opened a casino under a temporary casino license in 2014. It operated 48 gaming tables and 141 slot machines. IPI Casino officially opened in July 2017, and the casino’s capacity increased to 77 tables and 243 machines. In its 2017 financial report, IPI reported a 75% increase in revenue to HK$13.2 billion ($1.7 billion), of which 96.7% came from the VIP segment.
All was not as it appeared. The operation was laundering huge sums of dirty money. IPI was investigated by the DoJ for money laundering in 2017. Hong Kong listed IPI shares were suspended from trading. The Chinese began investigating Ji Xiaobo in 2020. He hasn’t been seen in public for more than two years, and is allegedly hiding in Tokyo. Chinese authorities are said to be on the hunt for him.
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