Wednesday, July 1, 2026

U.S. Treasury Department

May 21, 2026

Dual U.S.-Nigerian citizen Eseosa Brigut Omoruyi sentenced to prison for money laundering

According to court documents, Mr Omoruyi, 36, was the sole owner and operator of Peller Goods, LLC, a business he created in July 2019 in New Jersey.

A man in handcuffs used to illustrate the story
May 15, 2026

Venezuela begins sovereign debt overhaul after years of default

Venezuela has launched a broad restructuring of its foreign debt, including obligations tied to state oil company PDVSA.

Delcy Rodríguez
May 13, 2026

Trump plays down differences with Xi over Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed differences with Chinese President Xi Jinping over the war in Iran ahead of his trip to Beijing.

Trump with Xi
June 7, 2025

U.S. sanctions 30 individuals aiding Iranian money laundering scheme

Tehran insists its nuclear activities are purely for civilian purposes.

Donald Trump
December 31, 2024

China hacks U.S. finance ministry in major cyberattack

Chinese officials have consistently denied any government involvement in hacking.

U.S. Treasury Department (Credit: U.S. TD)
December 21, 2023

U.S. releases Colombian money laundering suspect Alex Saab in prisoner swap deal

“Mr Francis was arrested in Venezuela in 2022 following a manhunt.’’

Joe Biden
May 27, 2023

World’s financial system at stake, IMF warns, amid U.S. debt limit stalemate

The IMF chief expressed frustration about “12th hour” negotiations in the political dispute in the U.S. about whether to raise the limit on government borrowing.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
May 26, 2023

U.S. warns Wagner against arms acquisition in Mali, sanctions leader

Wagner mercenaries have fought alongside regular Russian troops in Ukraine, including in some of the most intense battles.

Wagner mercenaries
December 8, 2021

U.S. imposes financial sanctions on Ugandan military chief over conspicuous abuses

Uganda’s military said it was disappointed by the decision and would seek clarification from the U.S. government.

Major General Abel Kandiho