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Published on Oct 14, 2026

Kirkland church pastor indicted for wire fraud and money laundering

Published 12:30 pm Wednesday, October 14, 2026 By Andy Nystrom [email protected] A Bothell resident, who is the pastor of Kirkland’s Passion for Christ Church, was arraigned on Oct. 13 on an indictment for wire fraud and money laundering …

Source: Bothell Kenmore Reporter - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Pastor of Kirkland church indicted for wire fraud, money laundering in connection with $13M scheme

KIRKLAND, Wash. — The pastor of Passion for Christ, a church in Kirkland, was arraigned Tuesday on an indictment for wire fraud and money laundering. Cristian Popescu, 46, pleaded not guilty in connection with an alleged $13 million fraud scheme, according …

Source: KIRO 7 - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Kirkland pastor charged in $13 Million wire fraud and money laundering scheme

SEATTLE — A pastor of Passion for Christ of Kirkland was arraigned Tuesday in U.S. District Court on charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged $13 million scheme in which he is accused of soliciting investments from church …

Source: Lynnwood Times - Washington State - Pending
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Settlement reached with Seattle-based crypto company Coinme

Thirty-four state financial regulatory agencies reached a a $2.5 million settlement with Seattle-based Coinme, a cryptocurrency money transmitter and kiosk operator that was accused of violating Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws that …

Source: Financial Regulation News - Washington D.C. - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Trump Immigration Crackdown: US Names 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Fraud, Money Laundering, Drugs, Other Crimes

DHS publishes identities of 24 Nigerians arrested by US immigration officers across several states. Wire fraud and money laundering dominate offences linked to those named. Arrests form part of the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement …

Source: The Will - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Washington pastor accused of $13M fraud after telling investors God picked them to invest

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Oct 12, 2026

FULL LIST: US Releases Names Of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Fraud, Money Laundering And Other Crimes

UNITED STATES: US Releases Names Of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Fraud, Money Laundering And Other Crimes The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration officers …

Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Nigeria: U.S. Releases Names, Photos of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities over alleged criminal offences as the country continues its deportation operations. According to information …

Source: All Africa - Neutral
Published on Oct 12, 2026

US Releases Names, Photos Of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities over alleged criminal offences as the country continues its deportation operations. According to information …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on Oct 12, 2026

US releases names of 24 Nigerians arrested for alleged fraud, money laundering

The United States Department of Homeland Security has named 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration officers over alleged fraud and money laundering offences. The department in a publication on Thursday, said the Nigerians were arrested by officers of the US …

Source: Ripples Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

West Coast Pastor Indicted After Allegedly Scamming Church Members out of $13 Million for Bogus Business

West Coast pastor Cristian Popescu was arraigned in Seattle on Wednesday after being indicted over an alleged $13 million fraud targeting church members, federal prosecutors said. The 46-year-old from Bothell, Washington, and pastor of Passion for Christ …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on Oct 11, 2026

US names 24 Nigerians arrested over fraud, money laundering

The United States Department of Homeland Security has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration officers over alleged criminal offences as the Donald Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Washington Pastor Indicted in $13 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Church Members

The pastor of a Kirkland, Washington, Christian congregation called ‘Passion for Christ’ was arraigned earlier this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle on an indictment for wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a $13 million fraud scheme. …

Source: Townhall - Right-wing
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Well-Known Crypto Kiosks Going Away in Washington State

Not all of them, but a company whose partnership has 412 locations in 131 WA cities, including 17 in the Tri-Cities, will see their crypto currency ATM's go away. WA State Reaches Settlement with CoinMe CoinMe, according to the WA State Department …

Source: 98.3 The Key Radio - Washington State - Pending
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Washington State DFI Enters Multi-State Consent Order with Coinme, Inc.

WA DFI and 34 other regulators reached a settlement with money transmitter and crypto-kiosk operator Coinme, Inc. — the company will shut down its crypto kiosks, pay $2.5 million, and take additional affirmative action Olympia – Today the Washington State …

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Published on Oct 15, 2026

Pastor Allegedly Told Church Members God Chose Them to Invest $13 Million in Fake Social Media Company

A Washington pastor allegedly used his religious authority to persuade more than 30 investors to put at least $13 million into a company prosecutors say had no revenue and could not complete online transactions. Cristian Popescu allegedly encouraged some …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

West Coast pastor scammed church members out of $13M, called victims ‘demons’

A Washington pastor’s unholy deeds have come to the attention of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Cristian Popescu, from Kirkland’s Christian congregation called ‘Passion for Christ,’ has been indicted for defrauding members of his church of $13 million. The 46 …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Rick Larsen: 2nd Congressional District candidate

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, Democrat, is defending his seat as congressperson representing the 2nd district for Washington, running against Republican Edwin Feller. If re-elected, this would be Larsen’s fourteenth term …

Source: My Bellingham Now (790 KGMI) - Washington State - Pending
Published on Oct 15, 2026

US Prosecutor Warns Chinese Espionage Is ‘Extremely Pervasive,’ Citing Recent Cases

China-backed espionage is “extremely pervasive” in the United States, a senior federal prosecutor in California warns, citing several cases his office has handled in recent months. Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of …

Source: NTD - Right-wing

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 23:04 GMT

New York State Department of Financial Services Secures $33 Million Penalty with Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB for ...

Settlement Follows Department’s Investigation into the Bank’s Connection to the Panama Papers Leak New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow announced today that Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB and its New …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

EIMF and AGRC Announce Integrated Academic & Professional Pathway in Financial Regulation

Collaboration connects EIMF’s online MSc in Financial Regulation with the new AGRC Diploma in Financial Regulation & Compliance. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Institute of Management and Finance …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 11:22 GMT

An Open Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney: Canada Should Compete for the World’s Investors

Open letter to Canada’s Prime Minister proposing an investor immigration programme to attract investment and support delayed Start-Up Visa applicants. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA , CANADA, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dear Prime …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 10:43 GMT

ComplyCube Puts Businesses in Control with Custom Risk Scoring Engine

Learn how ComplyCube's Custom Risk Engine unifies data, automates risk scoring and empowers businesses to make smarter, explainable decisions with confidence. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ComplyCube has …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 22:08 GMT

Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iran’s International Financial Networks and Shadow Banking Architecture

Action Disrupts Iraqi Bank Enabling Iranian Sanctions Evasion and Cuts Off Key Foreign Currency Lifelines WASHINGTON—Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury disrupted Iran’s efforts to infiltrate the international …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:45 GMT

Long-Term Shareholders of Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Are Encouraged to Contact Johnson Fistel Regarding Potential ...

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of current, long-term shareholders of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) against certain of its officers and directors for alleged breaches …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 20:59 GMT

Federal Reserve Board announces enforcement action against American Express Company to address, among other things, the ...

October 08, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces enforcement action against American Express Company to address, among other things, the firmâ€™s failure to sufficiently detect and report certain suspicious activity related to money laundering For release …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

PlaneSense to equip entire fleet of PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 Jets with Gogo Galileo connectivity

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PlaneSense, Inc., a leading U.S. fractional aircraft ownership company, announced today plans to equip its entire fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 jets with Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 02:00 GMT

Expat US Tax Issues Guidance for Americans Abroad After October 15 Deadline

Americans abroad can still file after October 15, but unpaid taxes, late-filing penalties, and foreign reporting obligations may bring additional consequences. AUSTRALIA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The October 15 extended US federal …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 23:24 GMT

Grocapitus CEO Neal Bawa Gives AI One Job on Apartment Deals: Argue Against Buying

Bawa tells investors to stop asking chatbots "should I buy this?" He has AI play a skeptical investment committee instead, and he publishes the prompt he uses. FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neal …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on October 15, 2026 - 22:51 GMT

Automotive Investment Group Expands Funding and Growth Support for Service Businesses

Jason Garrido’s Automotive Investment Group expands into HVAC, pest control, and landscaping with equipment funding, marketing, and business guidance. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Automotive Investment Group, led by …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 22:23 GMT

10 Months After Washington Wholesaling Law Takes Effect, Better Off Home Buyers Reports Positive Results

Portland-based home-buying company reports that the impact of Washington's wholesaling law has been overwhelmingly positive 10 months after implementation. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portland-based …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 22:19 GMT

Knowles-Rowland House Opens with Investment from AIC CEI-Boulos Opportunity Fund

Adaptive reuse development in Midtown Houston features 31 permanent supportive housing units for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AIC CEI-Boulos Opportunity Fund …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

CHES, Inc. Opens New Kansas City, Kansas Office

CHES brings HUD-certified housing counseling and financial education to families at El Centro’s Kansas City, Kansas location, beginning October 2026. KANSAS CITY, KS, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Credit & …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Rocket Doctor AI Announces Strong Q3 2026 Patient Visit Growth and Expects Record Quarterly Revenue

Rocket Doctor AI completed 53,348 patient visits across the U.S. and Canada in Q3 2026, including 6,101 U.S. visits and 47,247 Canadian visits. Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE:AIDR) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 21:23 GMT

Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Announces Operations Update

Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:KGEI) THOUSAND OAKS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or “Kolibri“) (TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) is pleased to provide an operations update on its …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Vaultavo Launches Institutional Digital Asset Custody Raise Through Deal Box

Biometric, hardware and governance controls designed to tie each authorization to a verified person. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vaultavo Inc., a Delaware corporation developing institutional digital asset …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Midwest Cards x VeeFriends 24-Hour Fundraiser

Midwest Cards and VeeFriends Team Up for 24-Hour Live Stream and In-Store Fundraiser Benefiting The Kids Mental Health Foundation COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Midwest Cards, Columbus' premier sports …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:48 GMT

Spitfyre, Inc. Welcomes Brandon Snyder as its First VP of Sales

Spitfyre, Inc. continues growing its leadership team in anticipation of its upcoming innovation program launch. LYNNWOOD, WA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spitfyre continues its hiring streak this month, adding Brandon …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:46 GMT

US Power Adds Propel Prepaid Solar Lease, Bringing Back Tax Credit Savings

New prepaid program passes the commercial solar tax credit to homeowners as an upfront discount, with $0-down financing and ownership after year five. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Power, a factory-direct …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Concierge Auctions: October Auction Lineup Ahead of London Global Sale with More Than US$185M in Marquee Properties

Coveted collection spanning six US states and the British Virgin Islands comprises this month’s auction lineup NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions presents more than US$185 million in luxury …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 19:16 GMT

Chariot Claims Raises $10M Series A to Build AI-Powered Infrastructure for Consumer Justice

Silverton Partners leads the round as the platform combines AI and law firms to pursue corporate wrongdoing at scale and arm itself to champion privacy rights. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Only four percent of …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Symple Lending Chief Data Officer Jordon Wolfram Recognized Among CIOReview’s Top 10 Chief Data Officers of 2026

CIOReview highlights Wolfram’s leadership in data-driven innovation, artificial intelligence, and the importance of human judgment in financial technology. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Symple Lending, a …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Aasi Siddique Calls for Historic Property Tax Exemption for 35-Year Senior Homeowners in Cook County

Earned Tax Freedom: Eligible seniors who hit the 35-year residency milestone in a single-family home will receive a 100% future exemption from property taxes. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Aasi …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

Oregon UAS Accelerator to Showcase 17 Autonomy, Counter-UAS & Defense-Tech Startups at Portland Investor Event on Nov 13

Fall 2026 UAS Innovation Showcase at Big Pink brings investors, defense & government stakeholders together with the Accelerator's 17 Member Fall Cohort. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon UAS …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

Ascendus Expands Get Ready Program With $1 Million Grant From MetLife Foundation

NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Five-year expansion will reach 480 entrepreneurs and increase the program’s graduation line from $5,000 to $25,000. Ascendus is expanding Get Ready, its credit-building program for …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

CalcFocus Launches Curate, a Governed Data Foundation for Life and Annuity Insurers

New product brings continuously updated, governed data with natural-language analytics to illustration, administration, billing, and claims. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following this month's …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

EPC Group Publishes a Four-Control Governance Standard for Microsoft-Decision-1 Deployments

Within a week of Microsoft's decision-scoring model release, EPC Group sets out the identity, Purview, approval and evidence controls a tenant must own first. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EPC Group, the …

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