Operation White Whale
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White Whale is the codename given by Interpol and EUROPOL for the international money laundering operation near Costa del Sol, Spain.
What began in September of 2003, concluded with a massive crackdown in March of 2005 near the coast of Marbella, Spain. Authorities estimate over €250 million has been recovered, and among the seized items are: 42 luxury cars, a yacht, 2 planes, paintings, and other luxury items. Spanish, French, Finnish, Russian and Ukrainian nationals were among the 41 apprehended.
See also
External links
- Spain 'cracks $300m money racket' by BBC
- YUKOS May Be Victim of Spanish Crime Ring-Source by Reuters
- Yukos 'victim' of Spain crime ring by CNN
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