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German Prosecutors Charge 2 Former Wirecard Executives With Embezzlement
Security & Fraud // August 06, 2024

Four years after the collapse of online payments company Wirecard, German prosecutors have reportedly charged two more of the firm’s former executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Lebanon Central Bank Governor Denies Money Laundering and Embezzlement Allegations
Security & Fraud // March 16, 2023

Lebanon central bank Governor Riad Salameh has made his first court appearance facing international charges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Former MoviePass Executive Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
Security & Fraud // February 24, 2023

A former executive at MoviePass was charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly taking money to pay for a party at Coachella. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Isabel dos Santos Facing Embezzlement; Implicated Banker Found Dead
Security & Fraud // January 23, 2020

Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, is facing money laundering and mismanagement charges, while a banker implicated in the case — Nuno Ribeiro da Cunha, 45 — was found dead in his Lisbon apartment, according to multiple media reports on Thursday (Jan. 23). Get the...

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What The MyPayrollHR Debacle Says About Payroll’s Future

September 16, 2019
Perhaps everyone’s worst nightmare came true for 250,000 employees of 4,000-5,000 small businesses over Labor Day weekend: Payday came, and paychecks didn’t. In fact, it was much worse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

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Federal Reserve Bars CEO Convicted of Embezzlement From Banking Industry

November 21, 2024
The Federal Reserve Board said Thursday (Nov. 21) that it prohibited Shan Hanes, a former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank who was convicted of embezzlement, from future participation in the banking industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

German Prosecutors Charge 2 Former Wirecard Executives With Embezzlement

August 06, 2024
Four years after the collapse of online payments company Wirecard, German prosecutors have reportedly charged two more of the firm’s former executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Lebanon Central Bank Governor Denies Money Laundering and Embezzlement Allegations

March 16, 2023
Lebanon central bank Governor Riad Salameh has made his first court appearance facing international charges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Former MoviePass Executive Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

February 24, 2023
A former executive at MoviePass was charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly taking money to pay for a party at Coachella. Get the Full Story Complete the...