Tanzanian police have arrested four Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in a plot to kidnap businessmen for a $20 million ransom.

Two entrepreneurs in Spain are facing eight years in prison and fines exceeding 600,000 euros for illegally pirating an English language course and selling it online for nearly 6,000 euros.

Following his brother's arrest in Aruba, Enrique Baca, one of the Peruvian businessmen under investigation in the Plus Ultra case, has submitted a letter to Judge Calama offering to testify to avoid his own judicial arrest.

Prosecutors Gigi Ștefan and Teodor Niță are accused of abusing their positions through interventions in criminal cases, opening files to secure contracts, and engaging with businessmen interested in meetings with county council presidents.

Cypriot MEP Phidias Panayiotou sparked outrage in Israel by repeating claims that Israeli businessmen are purchasing large tracts of land, including entire villages, in Cyprus.

Lithuanian entrepreneurs are facing significant challenges in the labor market, primarily due to a shortage of workers, with many expressing concerns that the system could reach a breaking point.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is continuing its searches in Mohali, India, with prominent businessmen Nitin Gohal and Pritpal Singh Dhindsa reportedly under scanner.

The trend of luxury sneakers has expanded from Silicon Valley tycoons to French decision-makers and entrepreneurs. Businessmen are increasingly opting for designer sneakers from brands like Berluti, Loro Piana, Zegna, and Hermès over traditional city shoes.

A prosecutor from Olt, Claudiu Negrilă, has been sentenced to six years in prison for bribery, favoring offenders, and using non-public information, after being accused of protecting businessmen close to the PSD in exchange for cars and plane tickets.

Authorities have confirmed the recovery of the last victim in an accident on the Volga River, where a Yandex executive and three other Russian businessmen died during a fishing trip.

An Istanbul court has ordered the conditional release of fifteen defendants involved in the trial of the city's mayor, including several municipal employees and three businessmen, one of whom admitted to some charges.

The private sector in a major Chinese industrial base is reportedly struggling as export orders shrink. Local businessmen highlight the challenges faced by industries amid China's persistently sluggish economy.

The series of mysterious deaths among high-ranking executives and businessmen in Russia continues, with a former Yandex head reportedly drowning during a fishing trip.

Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church, known for his support of the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin, wants businessmen to be 'responsible before God'.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that Pakistani businessmen have transferred billions abroad in recent years, prompting business leaders to voice concerns over existing policies.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on the business community to bring back 20-30% of their offshore wealth to the country. This appeal aims to boost the national economy by repatriating funds held abroad.

The Estonian political party Isamaa collected more than €200,000 in donations during the first quarter, with significant contributions from entrepreneurs Parvel Pruunsild and Margus Linnamäe.

A court found no evidence of crime in the facts attributed to the former leader of Montepio, Tomás Correia, ex-managers of Finibanco Angola, and two businessmen, in a case involving a 30.9 million euro loss.

Former Icelandic MP Vilhjálmur Bjarnason is suing businessmen Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson and Birgir Már Ragnarsson for tens of millions in damages over alleged espionage, stating he feels uneasy and unwell.

An indictment has been filed against ten individuals, including businessmen and tax administration employees, accused of criminal association, tax evasion, and money laundering, causing over 6.5 million Euros in budget damage.

A teacher in Rajasthan was arrested for attempting to extort Rs 1.4 crore from two businessmen. The accused delivered threat letters, claiming to be a notorious gangster.

Montenegrin businessmen, represented by the Committee of the Association of Forestry and Wood Processing of the Chamber of Economy, are demanding an urgent resolution to problems arising from the inadequate application of the Law on Forests. They require access to signed contracts and the use of wood assortments within the next fifteen days.

Albanian BKH and SPAK conducted 8-hour controls on luxury villas in Palasë belonging to Ergys Agasi and Ermal Beqiri, two businessmen sought in connection with the AKSHI scandal, investigating property concealment.

Twenty-two defendants, including intelligence agents and police, accused of committing crimes on behalf of Freemason mafia Twenty-two people are to stand trial in France from Monday on charges of murder and other serious crimes centred on a masonic lodge accused of running hit squads. Seven defendants – including former intelligence agents, soldiers and businessmen – face possible life sentences. Prosecutors allege the group carried out murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and crimina...

Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of 'Nemuno aušra', has denied claims made by communications expert Karolis Žukauskas regarding his alleged connections to businessmen who might be funding his political career.

Businessmen in Tuzla are seeking to employ 350 former workers from the Koksara company, while the Tuzla Canton Government continues to prioritize support for these workers, with social benefits expected in April.

A Financial Times analysis of 350,000 Hungarian public procurements over 15 years found that 14% of state tender funds were awarded to 13 businessmen close to Prime Minister Orbán.

Former State Digital Development Agency director Jorens Liopa, "Corporate Solutions" owner Aigars Ceruss, and public procurement specialist Ainars Biders have been detained in connection with an IT procurement fraud investigation in Latvia.

‘We are open to receive any American interests, businessmen, or whatever,’ the envoy said, adding the main obstacle to that is the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba

Journalist Artan Hoxha claims that criminal groups in Fier have transformed into businessmen with strong political ties, suggesting that Belinda Balluku made agreements to secure 12 mandates for the Socialist Party in the region.

Prominent Slovenian lawyer Nina Zidar Klemenčič states that recordings, where she was questioned by alleged foreign businessmen about influential Slovenians, are taken out of context and re-edited, viewing the matter as part of pre-election political maneuvering.

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested two businessmen for allegedly smuggling an anaesthetic drug to Malaysia, disguised as aloe vera powder.

KARACHI: Industrialists and businessmen criticised the government’s decision to suspend gas supply to industries for two days a week, along with curtailment to fertiliser plants, claiming it would further strain Pakistan’s fragile economy, especially with a recent power tariff increase. Pakistan is already confronting major economic difficulties due to the steadily increasing cost of doing business, especially the exorbitant prices of gas and electricity, which have significantly diminished t...

Names of individuals and companies who made significant payments to the Vista Rica investment fund have been submitted to the Serbian Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office as part of a preliminary investigation.

Businessmen deny fraud at collapsed funeral firm Safe Hands  The Times

Businessmen deny fraud at collapsed funeral firm Safe Hands  The Times

An operation by the PJ's Northern Directorate led to the arrest of 10 people in Grande Porto, Aveiro, and Coimbra, suspected of criminal association, corruption, and fraud. Among those detained were 3 former insolvency administrators, a lawyer, and 6 businessmen.

Three businessmen are seeking High Court orders against a property company linked to Greg Kavanagh concerning a €1.8 million deal to purchase land in Meath that had permission for 35 homes.

A court in Guimarães, Portugal, has handed down effective prison sentences to four defendants who impersonated Judicial Police (PJ) agents to rob businessmen across the northern region.

Four businessmen representing companies have been found guilty in the Predator spyware trial in Athens, concerning telephone surveillance through the malicious software.

Inspectors in Lithuania have uncovered shocking cases of illegal land grabbing, including unauthorized structures on a lake and parking lots, with both businessmen and politicians implicated.

The Bucharest Tribunal Prosecutor's Office has seized four houses, two apartments, and thirteen plots of land belonging to businessmen in Bucharest and Călărași, who are accused of tax evasion in the construction sector, with damages exceeding 2 million lei.

The head of the State Forest Service, Mindaugas Tarnauskas, shared the news that action has been taken regarding the estates of one of Lithuania's richest businessmen, Gediminas Žiemelis, in the village of Melkis, Vilnius region.

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has filed a civil lawsuit, claiming to be the victim of a $200 million drug rebate fraud scheme allegedly involving Pentecostal church bishops and various businesses.

Hungarian authorities have announced the formation of a new body, raising questions about its potential influence on companies run by Hungarian businessmen in Serbia, including a possible takeover of Serbia's oil company.

Thirty current and former police officers are under investigation by the Naples prosecutor's office for the illegal appropriation of personal data belonging to footballers, singers, and businessmen. The activity primarily originated from electronic sources.

Photos of businessmen Simonas and Mindaugas Lipniai's car parked in a disabled spot at Europa shopping center circulated online, prompting a warning from police representatives.

The annual Met Gala in New York generated discussion about its attendees, with some observers noting a shift towards businessmen replacing traditional celebrities on the guest list. The event sparked conversations about who was present and who was notably absent.

Albania's Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has accepted SPAK's request and sent to trial a case against two former Saranda prosecutors and two businessmen, who allegedly took 55,000 euros to prevent a defendant from going to prison.

An Accra Circuit Court has refused bail to two businessmen who are allegedly involved in a GH¢49,595,816.00 gold fraud.

Businessmen brothers Davit and Giorgi Mikadze, along with their associate Giorgi Jokhadze, were sentenced to life in prison after the Tbilisi City Court found them guilty of organizing the contract killing of businessman Levan Jangveladze for mercenary purposes.

Rappler’s investigation reveals that Tropics Hotel is owned by a company whose shareholders are businessmen and lawyers connected to Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez.

Pakistan's Finance Minister and businessmen held discussions on economic reforms, noting progress on establishing an independent tax policy office.

Businessmen close to Orbán are 'under pressure' and are diverting funds abroad, before the inauguration of Magyar, who promises to recover assets and investigate the origin of wealth.

The series of deaths among top managers and businessmen in Russia continues, with the head of one of Russia's largest companies dying while fishing, marking the twentieth such death since the war in Ukraine began.

Companies belonging to the "Titan" holding, owned by businessmen Ivo Ivanov and Dimitar Borisov, have been awarded contracts to clean nine districts of Sofia until 2030, as announced by the Sofia Muni

Moroccan billionaire Marc Lasry has been included in Forbes' list of the 250 Greatest Self-Made Americans, recognizing his achievements alongside other prominent businessmen and celebrities.

The Young Ebonyi Businessmen Forum, Lagos State Chapter, has expressed support for Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, advocating for his re-election in 2027 to allow him to complete ongoing projects. The group also warned against "unfit" lawmakers.

Naqvi has called upon businessmen to bring back at least 30% of their wealth to Pakistan, in an effort to boost the national economy.

Prabowo Subianto has issued an order for a crackdown targeting 'Dablek' businessmen, indicating a move against certain business practices.

The case involving four businessmen convicted in the wiretapping scandal will be heard by the Court of Appeals on December 11, 2026. The trial date has been set for the high-profile case.

Former MP Vilhjálmur Bjarnason and lawyer Ólafur Kristinsson have sued businessmen Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson and Birgir Már Ragnarsson for alleged espionage, privacy violations, stalking, and breaches of personal data protection.

Bangladesh's GDP growth dropped to 3.03% in Q2’FY26, while the BSEC ordered a probe into Robi's financial activities and the Bangladesh Bank provided updates on Sammilito Islami Bank. Discussions around the FY27 budget also saw Ficci urging against suspicion towards businessmen.

The Kaunas District Court has decided not to hear the criminal case against one of Lithuania's wealthiest businessmen, Rimandas Stonys, and other defendants, returning it to the prosecutor's office. The case involves alleged large-scale fraud related to the embezzlement of value-added tax (VAT).

A Serbian commentator remarked on the phenomenon of individuals becoming successful businessmen shortly after entering government, suggesting a sudden 'opening of eyes' to business opportunities once in power.

Mauricio Novelli, identified as the owner of a cellphone central to the '$Libra case,' is under investigation for allegedly charging businessmen to act as an intermediary with Argentina's President Javier Milei.

Top businessmen assert that Dubai's economic model is robust enough to withstand external shocks, highlighting its resilience.

The assets held in private equity funds favored by government-affiliated businessmen in Hungary have increased by a fifth in one year. This growth has been significantly bolstered by hundreds of billions in state placements over the years, occurring while the broader economy struggles.

An unfinished palace on the shore of Lake Taučiliškės, owned by one of Lithuania's wealthiest businessmen, Gediminas Žiemelis, is at the center of attention due to a mysterious plan surrounding the property.

A Financial Times investigation reportedly reveals that a select group of businessmen connected to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have amassed billions through state tenders.

The Árkád shopping center in Szeged, Hungary, the largest in the city, has been transferred from its previous German owner to the management of one of Hungary's wealthiest businessmen.

An investigation spanning Belgium and Albania has uncovered a money laundering scheme orchestrated by a convicted drug trafficker, revealing how businessmen with clean records are recruited into transnational money laundering operations.

The Reisul-ulema of the Islamic Community (IZ) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Husein-ef. Kavazović, organized a traditional iftar for Bosnians and Herzegovinians in Sarajevo tonight.

The Argentine Industrial Union (UIA) expressed its ‘profound unrest and concern’ over the president’s criticisms, as Argentina’s manufacturing sector keeps falling La entrada Argentine industrialists clap back at Milei over ‘crony businessmen’ comment se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

A woman has been arrested on charges of honey trapping businessmen, with police searching for an accomplice involved in the scheme.

António Medeiros e Almeida was one of the great businessmen of the 20th century. The museum was visited by 14,000 people last year, which is considered low.

Three businessmen from Gujarat, India, who were stuck in Dubai, managed to return home via an Oman route, reportedly at a significant cost.

After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.

Businessmen deny fraud at collapsed funeral firm Safe Hands  The Times

Investigators in Tuzla Canton arrested a man suspected of sending 60 threatening and offensive messages via the internet to numerous individuals and institutions, primarily targeting employees in the judiciary and businessmen.

Western sanctions and the war in Ukraine have not halted the trade of luxury yachts to Russia, with the UK benefiting from this trade. The scale of this trade reaches $8 billion, with Russian officials and businessmen using British tax haven companies.

A Greek court has handed down what is being called the first-ever criminal conviction of commercial spyware company executives — and the fallout is heading towards Cyprus. Intellexa founder Tal Dilian, his wife Sara Hamou, and two Greek businessmen, Felix Bitzios and Yannis Lavanos, were found guilty this week on three counts: unlawful interference with […]

Portugal's Security Information Service (SIS) is reportedly monitoring businessmen in Portugal who have ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bangladesh's National Board of Revenue (NBR) is actively soliciting opinions from businessmen as part of the preparation process for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

It has been revealed how Minister Taraba allegedly modified a Eurofund call, potentially redirecting millions of euros from water retention projects to benefit large businessmen like Kmotrík and Kollár.

Businessmen in Pakistan are demanding action against officials who they claim are intentionally slowing down the pace of investment through excessive bureaucracy and red tape, rather than attributing capital issues to bad luck.

A Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka stated that certain businessmen have been granted permission to open thousands of Letters of Credit (LCs) for vehicle imports.

A report details how the JW Marriott hotel in Caracas has become a hub for diplomats, businessmen, and US marines, suggesting it serves as a nerve center for US-led efforts to influence Venezuela's political and economic landscape.

Businessman Blerim Devolli's defamation lawsuit against BIRN Kosovo, concerning a 2020 investigation into shell companies profiting from solar energy, was dismissed after he failed to appear in court.

Following Viktor Orbán's significant defeat, political change in Hungary has created fear and insecurity among businessmen and oligarchs who benefited financially during his 16-year rule. A new political figure, Péter Magyar, is reportedly initiating a "war" with arrests and investigations.

Several billion-forint state properties were sold to businessmen close to the government in the months leading up to the elections, raising questions about the transparency of the transactions.

The former head of DIICOT Olt in Romania has been sentenced to six years in prison for accepting bribes, including cars and vacations, to intervene in criminal cases for businessmen.

Two Lanarkshire businessmen, known for their public success and sponsorship of a Scottish football club, have been jailed. They were unmasked as the leaders of an £11 million cocaine trafficking network after their operation was exposed through EncroChat messages.

Business leaders in Alicante are advocating for burying traffic on the coastal front, arguing that the city can no longer sustain constant national road vehicle passage and that the project's benefits outweigh its cost.

Courts in Ghana and Mumbai have denied bail to individuals implicated in separate large-scale fraud cases. One case involves businessmen accused in a Gh¢49 million gold fraud, while the other concerns an agent who activated over 100 SIM cards for overseas cyber fraud.

Investigations into former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku are intensifying, with SPAK questioning close associates and businessmen following searches of offices and luxury villas.

Ahead of elections, Minister Lázár reportedly spent 8 billion forints to keep an Egyptian train business afloat, bringing the total public funds spent on buying back loss-making companies from government-linked businessmen to 28 billion forints.

A Kenyan court has ordered the arrest of two businessmen involved in a Sh150 million Westlands property fraud case after they skipped court twice despite summons.

Two prominent businessmen, Yannis Kaymenakis and another, are transitioning from various sectors like shipping, construction, and banking to enter the men's clothing industry.

Economist Slobodan Ćulibrk asserts that individuals considered successful businessmen in Serbia have primarily acquired their wealth through dealings with the state. He suggests this connection is a d

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, several controversies have emerged, including allegations of voter deletions, misconduct, and bribery. Enforcement Directorate raids were conducted on various individuals, and a police observer was replaced in Nandigram.

The Regional Court in Brno acquitted businessmen Ivan Trunečka and Petr Kalášek in the final part of the Stoka corruption case, ruling that the alleged act was not a criminal offense. Both men had denied guilt.

Two businessmen have been detained in Karnobat, Bulgaria, on suspicion of vote buying, with further details expected on the pre-trial proceedings.

An Albanian architect and an opposition MP have fiercely criticized a newly approved law on tourist ports, with the architect calling it "national treason" and the MP alleging it favors oligarchs and businessmen close to the Prime Minister.

The appeal trial for the Predator spyware wiretapping case in Greece has been scheduled for December 11, 2026. Four businessmen are set to appear before the Athens Misdemeanor Court of Appeals.

The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's has voiced his desire to take back control of the company, expressing strong opinions about modern business leaders. He described most businessmen today as 'meelopers, hielenlikkers en kontkussers' (followers, bootlickers, and ass-kissers).

Budget FY27: Ficci urges not to view businessmen with suspicion  Dhaka Tribune

Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha has accused the Prime Minister's wife of intervening in tenders for her brother-in-law, alleging that businessmen were held hostage in the process.

Despite sanctions, a Russian tycoon continues to profit from industries in Europe, highlighting how some Russian businessmen maintain wealth by aligning with the Kremlin's war efforts.

The stock prices of companies owned by Hungarian businessmen Lőrinc Mészáros, István Tiborcz, and Gellért Jászai experienced a decline on the stock exchange Monday morning.

A 1,930-page court decision has been published by the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court in Greece, convicting four businessmen in the Predator spyware wiretapping case and opening the path for further investigations.

Economic journalist Miša Brkić has elaborated on a new scenario for the sale of Serbia's NIS (Oil Industry of Serbia), confirming information that certain circles within the US Treasury are inquiring among Serbian businessmen about potential involvement.

Slovak MP and Kežmarok mayor Ján Ferenčák has been expelled from the Hlas party following concerns over his political activities. Ferenčák claims his criminalization is a political order orchestrated by Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok, an accusation denied by two businessmen he implicated.

Reisul-ulema Husein-ef. Kavazović of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina organized a traditional iftar in Sarajevo for Bosnian-Herzegovinian businessmen.

Residents and foreign workers in Dubai are increasingly saying they plan to leave the city and never return, after a series of rocket and drone attacks have seriously damaged its reputation...

The court case involving two businessmen, aged 47 and 43, arrested in connection with a January shooting in Larnaca city center, has been adjourned until June 17 following a defense request.

Eight individuals have been arrested in Cantabria, Spain, for a highly violent robbery. The suspects are part of a criminal organization specializing in robbery and extortion targeting businessmen linked to East Asia.

An investigation is underway into a Serbian investment fund, 'Vista Rica', which is allegedly popular with senior politicians and businessmen, fueling suspicions of high-level corruption.

The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.

Businessmen deny fraud at collapsed funeral firm Safe Hands  The Times

One of the most famous businessmen in the United Arab Emirates, billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, sent an open letter to US President Donald Trump in which he sharply criticized the decision...

Three businessmen are seeking High Court orders requiring a company of developer Greg Kavanagh to complete an agreement to pay €1.8m to their firm which owns land with planning permission for 35 homes.

Romania's Ministry of National Defense (MApN) and NATO have responded to reports by Digi24.ro detailing the involvement of businessmen with Russian ties in the contract for Cobra II light armored vehicles.

The first subpoena in the wiretapping case has been sent to Alexis Tsipras, amidst significant controversy and a heavy sentence for four businessmen involved in the scandal.

The Abia State Government in Nigeria has created a tax desk to inform the Aba business community about a new tax law recently signed by President Bola Tinubu.

Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the Kremlin has tried to entice him with possible investment opportunities, and now the message has begun to resonate with some American businessmen.

A plane crash in Colorado has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two businessmen from Middle Tennessee.