Europol supported the Spanish National Police to take down a large high-risk
organized crime network in Spain. The investigation __6__ how the
criminal leaders contacted the investigated individuals to carry out money
laundering operations. These activities included various investment projects
such as land acquisition to develop luxury real estate projects, and
purchasing restaurants, industrial warehouses, and boats. To __7__ the
foreign assets the group used a network of bogus companies established in
different counties, including South America. The criminals used advanced
technologies, such as cryptocurrencies. They were planning to purchase one
of the main nightclubs and to take over the nightlife and catering sector. This
is a clear indication that this organized crime network was planning to
control key sectors of the Spanish economy, such as the tourism sector, and
to __8__ state institutions.Europol__9__ the information exchange and provided analytical support.
During the action day, Europol__10__ experts on the spot to cross-check
operational information in real-time against Europol’s databases and to
provide technical support with digital forensic capabilities.
【題組】8.
(A) terrorize
(B) infiltrate
(C) streamline
(D) inspect