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Swedbank’s Former CEO Faces Prison for Role in Baltic Money Laundering Scandal
The fallout from Danske Bank’s massive money laundering operation in the Baltics has claimed another high-profile casualty: Swedbank’s...
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Australia Introduces Major Bill to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Rules
Australia has unveiled a significant new bill aimed at closing loopholes in the country’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, which...
Sep 13, 20242 min read


John Deere to Pay $10 Million to Settle FCPA Violations by Thai Subsidiary
John Deere, an Illinois-based manufacturer, has agreed to pay approximately $10 million in penalties and disgorgement to the U.S....
Sep 12, 20242 min read


U.S. Charges Russia Today Employees with Money Laundering in Election Influence Scheme
The U.S. has filed money-laundering charges against two employees of Russia’s state-backed media outlet, Russia Today (RT), accusing them...
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Australia Introduces New Bill to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework
On Wednesday, the Australian Government introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amendment Bill...
Sep 12, 20243 min read


19 Suspects on Trial in One of France’s Largest Money Laundering Cases
Nineteen individuals have gone on trial in what is being described as one of the largest money laundering cases ever investigated in...
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Former Swedbank CEO Sentenced to 15 Months for Failing to Disclose Money Laundering Risks
The former CEO of Swedbank, Birgitte Bonnesen, was sentenced to 15 months in prison by a Swedish appeals court on Tuesday for failing to...
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Hong Kong Regulator Urges Banks to Adopt AI for Policing Financial Crime
One of Hong Kong's key financial regulators, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has called on banks to adopt artificial...
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Cryptocurrency-Related Frauds and Scams Soar by 45%, FBI Reports
Losses from cryptocurrency-related frauds and scams surged by 45% last year, according to a report from the FBI. The agency highlighted...
Sep 11, 20241 min read


RTX Corp. Fined $200 Million for Export Control Violations, Potentially Compromising U.S. Military Secrets
RTX Corp., the parent company of Raytheon, has agreed to pay $200 million in fines and remediation costs to resolve numerous export...
Sep 10, 20243 min read


FCA Steps Up Fight Against Financial Crime, Records Surge in Criminal Charges and Revoked Approvals
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has intensified its battle against financial crime, filing a record number of criminal charges...
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Top U.S. Anti-Financial Crime Official Calls on Banks to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking
One of the most senior U.S. officials in the fight against financial crime, Guy Ficco, Chief of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal...
Sep 9, 20241 min read


Former New York Deputy Chief of Staff Charged with Acting as Agent for Chinese Government
A former deputy chief of staff to New York's Governor has been indicted on charges of acting as an agent for the Chinese government....
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Ugandan Deputy Speaker Demands Response to Allegations of Consulate in Dubai Operating as Casino
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, to address allegations that...
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Telegram Apologizes for Handling Deepfake Pornographic Material in South Korea
Telegram has issued an apology to South Korean authorities over its response to deepfake pornographic material distributed on its...
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Europol Chief Urges Greater Use of AI to Combat Financial Crime Across Europe
Catherine De Bolle, the Executive Director of Europol, has called for increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against...
Sep 6, 20242 min read


UK Scales Back Plans to Force Financial Firms to Reimburse Fraud Victims Up to £415,000
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has announced a significant revision to its earlier plans that would have mandated financial...
Sep 5, 20242 min read


UAE to Increase Scrutiny of Financial Institutions Under New AML Strategy
Financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will face greater scrutiny as part of the country's newly approved anti-money...
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Federal Reserve Mandates Stricter Capital Requirements for Over 30 Large Banks
The Federal Reserve Board has announced that more than 30 of the nation’s largest banks will be required to maintain a minimum percentage...
Sep 4, 20242 min read


UK Sees Rise in Money Laundering Prosecutions, KPMG Report Reveals
A recent report has commended the increase in the number of money laundering prosecutions taking place in UK courts. KPMG’s Fraud...
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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