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HSBC Executive Apologizes For Lax Controls That Allowed Mexican Drug Cartels To Launder Money

HSBC Executive Apologizes For Lax Controls That Allowed Mexican Drug Cartels To Launder Money

Irene Dorner, president and CEO of the U.S. division of HSBC says she’s sorry that lax controls at the bank have allowed for what lawmakers say amount to many illicit transactions over the years, including the pretty serious claim that Mexican drug cartels have laundered billions of dollars through a U.S. operation. [More]

TD Bank Teller Accused Of Stealing $100K From Customer Accused Of Cheating State Out Of $545K In Tax Refunds

TD Bank Teller Accused Of Stealing $100K From Customer Accused Of Cheating State Out Of $545K In Tax Refunds

Two wrongs don’t make a right, and stealing money from someone who stole it to begin with does not earn you a Get Out of Jail Free card. At least that’s what the authorities are telling a former TD Bank teller who stands accused of siphoning off nearly $100,000 from a customer who has been indicted on charges of deceiving the state of New Jersey into paying out $545,000 in tax refunds. [More]