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Swiss HSBC Unit Found in Serious Breach of Financial Market Law Over Money Laundering Failures
A Swiss division of HSBC has been found to have "seriously violated financial market law" due to significant lapses in its money...
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Wolfsberg Group Opposes Mandatory Enhanced Due Diligence for Customers from FATF Grey-Listed Countries
The Wolfsberg Group has voiced opposition to a proposal that would enforce a mandatory higher level of customer due diligence on...
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Balkan Cocaine Cartel Dismantled Following Arrests in Spain
A major Balkan cocaine cartel has been dismantled after four individuals were arrested in Spain, marking the final step in a Spanish-led...
Jun 18, 20242 min read


German Court Considers Termination of Trial for Prominent Banker in €10 Billion Tax Fraud Case
A German regional court announced on Friday that both prosecutors and defense lawyers have requested the termination of the criminal...
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Nigeria Drops Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance Executives
In a significant development on Friday, Nigeria dropped tax evasion charges against two Binance executives following the appointment of a...
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Federal Reserve Orders Evolve Bank to Address AML and Sanctions Lapses
The Federal Reserve Board has mandated that Evolve Bank & Trust, based in Arkansas and known for its partnerships with numerous financial...
Jun 17, 20242 min read


EU to Implement Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Laws Across Member States
The Council of the EU has announced new legislation introducing a range of anti-corruption offences and penalties to be enforced across...
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Former CEO of AI Recruitment Startup Joonko Faces Fraud Charges Worth $27M
Ilit Raz, the former CEO of Joonko, an AI recruitment startup now defunct, has been indicted by a grand jury in New York on charges of...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Australian Government Bans Credit Cards and Digital Currencies for Online Betting
In a bid to mitigate financial risk and promote responsible gambling, the Australian government has enforced a ban on the use of credit...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki Assures Small Businesses on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) Director Andrea Gacki has reassured small businesses that the new beneficial ownership...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Hellenic Gaming Association Intensifies Efforts Against Illegal Online Gambling
The Hellenic Gaming Association (HGA) is ramping up its efforts to combat the rampant issue of illegal internet gambling, which has...
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Hong Kong Police Arrest 175 Suspects in $100 Million Scam Operation
Hong Kong police have apprehended 175 individuals suspected of involvement in various scams that defrauded hundreds of victims out of...
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Erica Williams Reappointed as PCAOB Chair for a Second Term
The chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), Erica Williams, has been reappointed to a second term after an...
Jun 12, 20241 min read


DOJ and FTC Propose $7 Million Settlement with Telehealth Company Cerebral for Data Sharing and Deceptive Practices
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have proposed that telehealth company Cerebral pay a total of $7...
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Dubai Property Broker Sentenced to 17 Months in Singapore for Money Laundering
Su Jianfeng, a Dubai property broker, has been sentenced to 17 months in jail in Singapore, marking the final conviction among 10...
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Moldova Struggles with Virtual Asset Regulation Despite Improvements in Anti-Terrorism Financing
The Republic of Moldova has made strides in preventing terrorist financing, yet continues to face significant shortcomings in its...
Jun 12, 20242 min read


TD Bank Faces Potential $4 Billion in Fines Over U.S. AML Failures, Analysts Warn
Analysts have indicated that fines against TD Bank related to a series of anti-money laundering (AML) failures at its U.S. operations...
Jun 11, 20242 min read


HF Foods Group Agrees to $3.9 Million Penalty in SEC Fraud Settlement
Food service distributor HF Foods Group has agreed to pay a $3.9 million penalty as part of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange...
Jun 10, 20242 min read


EU Seeks Chair for New Anti Money Laundering Authority with €290,000 Annual Salary
The EU has officially advertised for the position of chair of its new Anti Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), offering an annual salary...
Jun 10, 20242 min read


SkyCity to Pay $70 Million in Penalties Following Anti-Money Laundering Failures at Adelaide Casino
SkyCity is set to pay $70 million in penalties and legal costs after a series of anti-money laundering (AML) failures at its Adelaide...
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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