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Over 100 arrested in Spain and Italy in major money-laundering sting
More than 100 people have been arrested in Spain and Italy following a joint investigation into money laundering.
The sting targeted an Italian mafia gang on the Spanish island of Tenerife, who are accused of laundering more than €10 million.
The group is alleged to have made its money through a number of online scams in several European countries.
The police operation — supported by Europol — led to the arrests of 106 people, authorities said on Monday.
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