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Sunday World
12 hours ago
- Sunday World
Dubliner accused of aiding darknet criminal organisation launder €14m
Kevin Daniel Andrei (25) of Drynam Avenue, Swords, was charged in August last year A Dublin man has been sent forward for trial accused of aiding a "darknet" criminal organisation to launder €14m in cryptocurrency. Kevin Daniel Andrei, 25, of Drynam Avenue, Swords, was charged in August last year with three counts of possessing close to €600,000 in crime earnings under Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act. The case follows a Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) probe. Kevin Daniel Andrei. Photo: Collins Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 28th Subsequently, he was further charged with two extra offences: money laundering involving another €13,745,756 in alleged proceeds of criminal conduct and facilitating "darknet market" organised crime. Detective Ciaran Byrne said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed trial on indictment. He had been granted bail and appeared again at Dublin District Court on Friday when Detective Garda Byrne served him with a book of evidence. Kevin Daniel Andrei Judge Gerard Jones acceded to a request from State solicitor Brian Coveney to grant a return-for-trial order, sending the case forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, which has greater sentencing powers. It will be listed for mention on October 16 next. Defence soliciotor Kate McGhee successfully applied for legal aid to include junior and senior counsel representation. Mr Andrei, yet to indicate a plea, was warned by the judge to notify the prosecution within 14 days if he intends to use an alibi. The GNCCB officers must also furnish the defence with copies of interview videos. In the original three charges, he was accused of "concealing and disguising the true nature and source of 65 Wirex transactions" totalling €22,049 between March 3, 2021, and September 5, 2022, at various locations. Kevin Daniel Andrei, 23, of Drynam Avenue, Swords, appeared at Dublin District Court on Thursday. Pic Collins Courts According to another charge, between February 26, 2021, and February 26, 2024, he engaged in "concealing and disguising the true nature and source of 1,822 Revolut transactions that were the proceeds of criminal conduct," valued at €227,429. The third claims he disguised the true nature and source of 422 separate Binance transactions worth €341,959 between March 21, 2021, and December 20, 2023, at various locations in Ireland. The extra two charges were added to the case in May at the direction of the DPP. He has surrendered his passport and is required to sign on three days a week at his local Garda station. He must not apply for a replacement passport or new travel documents, and he must reside at his current address and be contactable at all times. Mr Andrei has also been warned "not to carry out any cryptocurrency transactions" or comment about the case on public forums, including social media.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohammed Zeeshan explains his bond with Swara Bhasker: 'Logo ko ye lagta tha ki we are married'
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker , who played childhood friends in 'Raanjhanaa,' share a sweet bond with each other in real life as well. The former opened up about the same during a candid conversation. He talked about how people often misunderstood their friendship and how things are between them now. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub says people thought he and Swara Bhasker were married During a conversation with Filmygyan, Zeeshan stated that people used to think that they were a married couple, as he shared that kind of bond with the actress. He said, "Itne logo ko yeh lagta tha ki jaise we are married." The 'Tubelight' actor added that there's a lot of confusion among the people about him and Swara's relationship. He added that if anyone were to see them, they would end up thinking that the actors are married. Zeeshan stated that he and Swara were seen together at many places. He stated that they shared things, have attended protests together, think politically alike, and more. The actor added, "I think humara na woh kabhi khatam nahi hua." Talks about his friendship with Swara Bhasker Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub said that after a certain point in time, their conversations reduced. He expressed that even they used to wonder why people feel like that about them. The actor added, "Kyuki humari dosti ekdam hi maar pitayi wali hai. Jo 'Raanjhanaa' me thi, wohi wali. Exactly, waise hi hai, ki maar diya, koni maar di. Boht pyari dosti hai." Zeeshan's projects The actor was last seen in 'Criminal Justice' Season 4 starring Pankaj Tripathi . He will next feature in the show 'Nyaya.' The series will also star Fatima Sana Shaikh, 'Saiyaara' fame Aneet Padda, Raghubir Yadav, and Rajesh Sharma. On the other hand, Swara has been away from the screens for quite some time. She was last seen in 'Mimamsa.' It was released in the year 2022.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Here is why Sparsh Shrivastava recommends Pankaj Tripathi's Criminal Justice on OTT
In our weekly series, actor Sparsh Shrivastava reveals what has got him hooked to Pankaj Tripathi-led series Criminal Justice and why he recommends it to all. Actor Sparsh Shrivastava What I'm Watching: I am loving Criminal Justice for it's exciting cast and court room drama. Why I'm hooked: The suspense of the show, seeing Pankaj (Tripathi) sir in his element as his character solves cases has me hooked. The cliffhangers at the end of the each episode were so on-point, too. Favourite Character Watching Pankaj Tripathi sir as Madhav Mishra is a delight. There is so much one can learn from him. Why I recommend it: The performances make the series binge-worthy. If you start watching it once, you can't stop until you are done, it's that gripping. My viewing routine: I have no fixed routine while watching a series. But when I am on a holiday I tend to watch multiple episodes in a day. My binge-watch partner: I have 5 dogs and they watch everything with me. They are the best binge-watch partner one could ask for.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
India's most-watched web series, crossed over 27 million views, not Panchayat, Family Man, Squid Game, Aashram, Mirzapur, name is…, lead actors are…
India's most-watched web series, crossed over 27 million views, not Panchayat, Family Man, Squid Game, Aashram, Mirzapur, name is..., lead actors are... In the realm of OTT space, numerous shows and movies release across multiple platforms almost daily. From legal dramas and romcoms to survival thrillers, audiences have plenty of options to watch and enjoy online. Spanning wide range of OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, JioCinema and others, this one web series emerged as the highest-watched show in the second half of 2025. The serious captivated audiences worldwide with only one renowned star in the lead. Which is the most-watched Indian OTT show in 2025? As per India's top 50 streaming Originals list Pankaj Tripathi's Criminal Justice Season 4 has become the most-watched original show in 2025. Ormax Media released the list of its top 50 streaming shows and ranking included only original content released directly on OTT platforms with no licensed or dubbed titles. Criminal Justice Season 4 on Jio Hotstar took the top spot, and attracted a massive 27.7 million views. Viewership reflected the number of individuals who watched at least one episode of the show or a minimum 30 minutes of a film of any OTT platform. Criminal Justice Season 4 surpassed other favourites originals such as Bobby Deol's Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2, which bagged second position with 27.1 million views. Then, followed by Jitendra Kumar and Neena Gupta Panchayat season 4 that took the third spot with overall viewership of 23.8 million. Other original shows like Jaideep Ahlawat's Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime Video and the finale season of global favourite Squid Game Season 3 on Netflix bagged fourth and fifth positions with 16.8 million and 16.5 million views. About Criminal Justice: The Family Drama The season 4 of Criminal Justice premiered on JioHotstar in May with just three episodes, and continued to attract audiences weekly. Bankrolled by Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios India, the Pankaj Tripathi-led courtroom drama also featues Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Shweta Basu Prasad, Asha Negi, Surveen Chawla, Mita Vashisht, Barkha Singh, and Khushboo Atre in key roles.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Women need to be stories, not just mere parts in it: Actor Surveen Chawla
Mumbai, Surveen Chawla, known for her performances in big OTT hit shows like 'Scared Games', 'Rana Naidu', 'Criminal Justice', says even though she would like to be part of films, women-centric stories are hard to come by. Women need to be stories, not just mere parts in it: Actor Surveen Chawla Chawla said the industry is a work in progress when it comes to opportunities for women, both on and off screen. 'Women need to be stories, not just mere parts in it. The industry is evolving where we're eventually getting into a space where you want to aspire to have equality on every aspect whether it is equality on quality or in storytelling, pay parity or on how you're treated, keeping the hierarchy aside,' the actor told PTI. Good roles are plenty in the OTT space and that's what she is currently focused on, said the actor, who has acted in films such as 'Ugly', 'Hate Story 2', and 'Parched'. "I feel like there is scarcity of such parts being written in films, which is what draws you to doing this here . If I've an opportunity to do one or five or ten such films where it satisfies my hunger that I've been able to contribute to a project in a large way then I'll do it,' Chawla added. The 40-year-old actor, who will next appear in Netflix series 'Mandala Murders', said she is seeking roles that challenge her. 'A lot of work doesn't mean there's a queue. So, from that little basket of work that you get, you try to pick the most exciting one, challenging and unique one, something that you've not done in the past. "I need to feel that joy from within when I'm waking up on a day of shooting that spring in your step that today I'm going to surmount a small little peak." Headlined by Vaani Kapoor, 'Mandala Murders' is a mythological crime-thriller. Set in the quaint, mysterious town of Charandaspur, the series will see Kapoor as a no-nonsense investigative officer, Rhea Thomas, who unravels a chilling conspiracy of ritualistic killings tied to a centuries-old secret society. It is directed by Gopi Puthran of 'Mardaani 2' fame and Manan Rawat. Chawla's co-star from the show, Vaibhav Raj Gupta of 'Gullak' fame, said the upcoming show is a 'big opportunity' for him. 'I've been waiting for three years for this trailer to come, for this show to come. I was telling myself I was like as soon as 'Gullak' is there, 'Mandala...' will reach further than that because of so many things. All the things were amazing in this show and it was a big opportunity for me to reach people because they were only seeing me as Anu for a long time. "So, it was very tough for me to break that thing because then you need somebody like Gopi sir or Manan sir who can see you doing something different. So I'm asking them, 'how did you think that I can do Vikram Singh because I couldn't see myself',' he said. 'Madala Murders', produced by YRF Entertainment, will premiere on July 25 on Netflix. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
