Sinbad: US and European authorities target cryptocurrency service allegedly involved in money laundering for North Korean leaders

TL/DR - The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Sinbad, a cryptocurrency service it accuses of laundering millions of dollars for North Korea, and the FBI and European law enforcement have seized its website. Sinbad, a "mixing service" that can obscure the source of cryptocurrency, has reportedly laundered large amounts from multiple…

Saline Leaders Host Informative Coffee Hour for Community Engagement

TL/DR - Saline Mayor Brian Marl recently hosted a public meeting with local and regional elected officials, including State Rep Felicia Brabec and County Commissioner Shannon Beeman. Rep Brabec highlighted her legislative work, including a law banning "conversion therapy" and one allowing Michigan taxpayers to register as organ donors via their…

Cochise County Supervisors May Face Fines for Election Law Neglect

TL/DR - Cochise County Supervisors Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby were indicted by the state grand jury for refusing to certify the county’s election results, which is a violation of state law. They stand accused of two felonies: conspiracy and interference with an election officer. The two Republican supervisors had refused to certify the 2022 vote,…

US Charges Indian Official in Thwarted NYC Sikh Separatist Assassination

TL/DR - US federal prosecutors have accused an unnamed Indian government official of scheming to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh activist based in New York City. The allegations could complicate the Biden administration’s efforts to strengthen ties with India to counter China. Diplomatic tensions have been heightened as the US…