Operation White Whale
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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