Virginia men charged in alien-duping scheme
Two Virginia men James OConnor and James Geisler were indicted on 61 counts in a $134 million scheme corrupting foreign citizens into investing in U S companies to qualify for immigration. They allegedly recruited aliens with $100 000 or $150 000 investments and did not secure loans, instead routing funds via Bahamas banks to fake a $500 000 investment. The scheme involved Interbank of Herndon and spanned conspiracy immigration and tax fraud and money laundering charges.
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Indicted cigarette smuggling ring defendants plead innocent
In Charlotte 18 people indicted on conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy to talk in contraband cigarettes and immigration violations pleaded innocent. The case ties the ring to funding for Hezbollah. Maximum penalties range from six months to 20 years in prison.
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Buchanan and Foster Welcome Reform Party Delegates in Long Beach
Pat Buchanan walks the gang plank to a waiting boat with wife Shelley and running mate Ezola Foster as the Reform Party holds its convention in Long Beach California. The scene captures a staged arrival highlighting the party ticket ahead of the presidential race.
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Albright says U.S. still pursues Middle East peace
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright reaffirmed U S resolve to advance a peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians less than a month after Camp David talks failed She warned the U S would be safer if the Middle East stabilizes and cautioned that failure carries grave risks The remarks followed two weeks of talks led by Ehud Barak and Yasser Arafat over Jerusalem’s status
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Swordfish back on menus as limits ease fishing ban
In Boston AP report, easing of Atlantic swordfishing limits follows a two year campaign. New rules close over 100000 square miles of Gulf and Atlantic pelagic longline zones, possibly raising swordfish prices and limiting year round availability while discussions of turtle protections continue.
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