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Spreadex Hit with £2 Million Penalty Over Serious AML and Safer Gambling Failures
Spreadex Limited has been issued a £2,022,000 penalty by the UK Gambling Commission following an investigation that revealed serious...
May 194 min read


Europe Cracks Down on Money Laundering as a Service: A Criminal Industry Comes of Age
Money laundering has evolved into a full-service criminal enterprise, offering comprehensive, on-demand solutions to clean illicit...
May 194 min read


CySEC Penalizes iTrade Global for AML Breaches, Initiates Liquidation of WAVENTURES RAIF
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued two separate regulatory announcements this week concerning enforcement...
May 162 min read


Julius Baer Penalized Over Money Laundering Lapses Amid Leadership Shake-Up
Swiss private banking heavyweight Julius Baer has been ordered to pay a financial penalty amounting to roughly $5.2 million (CHF 4.4...
May 163 min read


Portugal Convicts 23 in Historic VAT Fraud Trial as EPPO’s Admiral Probe Expands Across EU
In a watershed ruling on 12 May 2025, Portugal’s Central Criminal Court in Lisbon handed down convictions against 10 individuals and 13...
May 163 min read


EU Strikes at Moscow’s War Machine with 17th Sanctions Package Amid Ceasefire Ultimatum
In a bold move aimed at cutting off the economic lifelines sustaining Russia’s war in Ukraine, the European Union has approved its 17th...
May 163 min read


Michigan Regulator Orders Offshore Gambling Sites to Cease Illegal Operations Targeting State Residents
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders against four offshore gambling operators that have allegedly...
May 152 min read


Philippine AML Probes Casino Junkets and Crypto Trail in $3.7M Ransom-Murder of Business Tycoon Anson Que
The Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has launched an expansive investigation into possible ties between two casino junket...
May 153 min read


Trump’s Syria Sanctions Reversal Tied to Terror-Finance Crackdown in Landmark Middle East Shift
In a dramatic turn in U.S. Middle East policy, President Donald Trump announced on May 13, 2025, during the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum...
May 154 min read


Massive Seizure of Crypto Platform “eXch” Marks Major Victory in Global Money Laundering Crackdown
In a sweeping international law enforcement operation, authorities dismantled the crypto swapping service “eXch” on April 30, 2025,...
May 143 min read


UK Doubles Economic Crime Levy for Big Banks After Missing Revenue Target
The UK government has doubled the amount big banks must pay under the Economic Crime Levy, after the tax fell short of a critical funding...
May 142 min read


CBUAE Cracks Down on Five Insurance Brokers for AML/CFT Failures
On May 12, 2025, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) took firm enforcement action against five insurance brokers operating within the...
May 143 min read


Philippines Secures FATF Grey List Exit After Sweeping AML Reforms
In a landmark moment for the Philippines, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced in February 2025 that it had officially...
May 144 min read


SEC Offers $50 Million Settlement in Ripple Case Amid Broader Crypto Regulatory Shift
In a notable development in the ongoing legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs, the SEC has proposed...
May 133 min read


Jurisdictional Dispute Shifts Assad Family Money Laundering Case to Málaga Court
In a major legal development, Spain’s long-running investigation into several relatives of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for...
May 134 min read


Russian Authorities Dismantle Underground Casino Network Masquerading as Bookmakers
Security forces in the Russian cities of Krasnoyarsk, Kansk, and Achinsk have dismantled a widespread underground gambling operation that...
May 132 min read


US Targets Burmese Warlord and Militia with Sanctions Over Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking
The United States Treasury Department has announced sanctions against Saw Chit Thu, a prominent Burmese warlord, and his militia, the...
May 122 min read


Swiss Prosecutor Appeals Credit Suisse Acquittal in Bulgarian Drug Money Laundering Case
The Swiss federal prosecutor has reignited a high-profile legal battle involving Credit Suisse—now part of UBS—by appealing a court...
May 122 min read


EU Intensifies Crypto Oversight and AML Reforms, Donohoe Reveals at EAFCS 2025
The European Union is moving forward with plans to enhance the traceability of cryptocurrency transactions, Eurogroup President Paschal...
May 92 min read


Liberia’s FIA Slaps Record Fines on Oceano Casino and Citi Trust Over AML Failures
In a landmark move underscoring its renewed vigilance in protecting Liberia’s financial system, the Financial Intelligence Agency of...
May 93 min read
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