Read previewTracing a ringleader's frequent-flyer miles helped investigators crack an international money-laundering scheme, The Wall Street Journal reported.
More than £104 million, or about $131 million, in cash was smuggled from London to Dubai in 83 trips, the UK's National Crime Agency said.
AdvertisementThe NCA said Mehdi Amrollahbibiyouki checked in 12 suitcases containing £4.3 million over three trips to Dubai in February and March 2020.
And Ali Al-Nawab took nine suitcases containing £3.2 million across two trips.
AdvertisementAuthorities said the Emirates Skywards miles helped them trace the operation, the Journal reported.
Persons:
—, Mehdi Amrollahbibiyouki, Ali Al, Abdullah Alfalasi, Ian Truby, NCA's, Al
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