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Dubai Bank network dismantled by international police operation
Spanish police, supported by Europol and Interpol, have dismantled a major international money laundering network known as the ‘Dubai Bank’. The organization provided financial services to high-level cocaine traffickers, operating outside the official banking system through cryptocurrency and other clandestine methods.
The operation resulted in 21 arrests across several countries, with 14 occurring in Spain. Authorities have identified 20 million euros in assets linked to the network, including bank accounts, luxury vehicles, and real estate. The investigation was triggered by the 2021 seizure of the vessel ‘Nehir’, which was carrying nearly 2 tons of cocaine.
In a related action in Seville, authorities intercepted 1,238 kilograms of cocaine hidden within a shipment of coconuts. This seizure led to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of cash and electronic devices.
Entities
Audiencia Nacional · Banca de Dubai · Boca Chica · Dubai Bank · El Tigre · Europol · Interpol · National Directorate for Drug Control · Nehir · Policía Nacional · Puerto Quijarro · Santa Cruz Police
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- [● 10 SOURCES] The investigation into the ‘Dubai Bank’ began after the 2021 seizure of the vessel ‘Nehir’ containing nearly 2 tons of cocaine. diariofinanciero.com · capital.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.lanocion.es · www.lavanguardia.com · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Spanish authorities seized 1,238 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a coconut shipment in Seville. www.cuadernosmanchegos.com · gazeta.mk · shenja.tv
- [● 8 SOURCES] Authorities identified 20 million euros in assets linked to the ‘Dubai Bank’ criminal network. diariofinanciero.com · capital.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.lanocion.es · www.lavanguardia.com · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Two people were arrested in connection with the cocaine seizure in Seville. www.cuadernosmanchegos.com · gazeta.mk · shenja.tv
- [● 9 SOURCES] A major international operation against the ‘Dubai Bank’ money laundering network led to 21 arrests across multiple countries, including 14 in Spain. diariofinanciero.com · capital.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.lanocion.es · www.lavanguardia.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities issued 19 international arrest warrants, with seven already executed. diariofinanciero.com · capital.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The operation was coordinated by the Special Drug Prosecutor of the Audiencia Nacional. diariofinanciero.com · capital.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.20minutos.es · www.elkhabar.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Spanish suspect known as ‘El Tigre’ is currently being sought by authorities. diariofinanciero.com · capital.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.20minutos.es · www.elkhabar.com