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Mexico's AML Transparency Shift Raises Global Concerns Amid US Crackdown
Mexico’s recent decision to curtail public access to its cross-border anti-money laundering (AML) information marks a pivotal shift in...
Flexi Group
Jul 165 min read
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Belgian Drug Kingpin Othman El Ballouti Extradited from Dubai Amid Global Money Laundering Crackdown
In a major step forward for global efforts to disrupt organized crime and illicit finance, authorities in Dubai have extradited Othman El...
Flexi Group
Jul 155 min read
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Ostovari’s Arrest Unveils Complex Web of Sanctions Evasion and Export Control Violations
The arrest of Bahram Mohammad Ostovari for his role in orchestrating an elaborate scheme to export sensitive U.S. electronics to Iran has...
Flexi Group
Jul 155 min read
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Dominican Republic Launches Groundbreaking AML Agreement in Foreign Exchange Sector
A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the Dominican Republic’s financial sector with the formation of a strategic partnership...
Flexi Group
Jul 145 min read
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Chinese Crackdown Crushes Bai Family’s Criminal Empire in Northern Myanmar
Chinese authorities have successfully dismantled a vast and violent criminal syndicate run by the notorious Bai family in northern...
Flexi Group
Jul 143 min read
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New Zealand Charts Ambitious Overhaul of AML/CFT Regime with Risk-Based Reforms and Global Alignment
The New Zealand government has announced a wide-reaching series of proposals aimed at reshaping the country’s anti-money laundering and...
Flexi Group
Jul 115 min read
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Controversial Gambling Tax Provision Passes in House Without Amendments, Set to Take Effect in 2026
In a move that’s already stirring backlash across the gambling community, the U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the...
Flexi Group
Jul 113 min read
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Trump Confirms 50% Copper Tariff Starting August 1, Sparking Industry Uncertainty and Price Surge
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States will implement a 50% tariff on copper imports beginning August 1, marking a...
Flexi Group
Jul 113 min read
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Cyprus Parliament to Vote on Sanctions Enforcement Bills Amid Revisions and Stakeholder Feedback
The House of Representatives is preparing for a pivotal plenary session on Thursday, during which members will vote on three significant...
Flexi Group
Jul 105 min read
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Vocalink’s £11.9 Million Fine: A Defining Moment for UK Payment Systems Compliance
In a landmark move that redefines the regulatory terrain for financial market infrastructure in the United Kingdom, the Bank of England...
Flexi Group
Jul 104 min read
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U.S. Authorities Dismantle $92 Million Chinese Money Laundering Operation Linked to Drug Cartels
In a landmark enforcement action marking a major milestone in the global fight against financial crime, U.S. authorities have fully...
Flexi Group
Jul 94 min read
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FCA Hits Monzo with £21 Million Fine for Anti-Financial Crime Failures Amidst Rapid Growth
In a decisive move underscoring the UK regulator’s growing intolerance for weak anti-money laundering systems, the Financial Conduct...
Flexi Group
Jul 95 min read
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MAS Slaps S$27.45 Million in Fines on Nine Financial Institutions Over Singapore’s Largest-Ever Money Laundering Scandal
Singapore’s Monetary Authority has taken the gloves off. On 4 July 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced sweeping...
Flexi Group
Jul 85 min read
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Isle of Man Hits Celton Manx with £3.9M Penalty in Landmark AML Crackdown on Online Gambling Sector
In a decisive regulatory move that has drawn global attention, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has levied a civil...
Flexi Group
Jul 84 min read
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FINTRAC Hits Canaccord Genuity with $544,500 Fine for Major Anti-Money Laundering Failures
In a significant regulatory move, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) levied a fine of $544,500...
Flexi Group
Jul 74 min read
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Cyprus Administrative Court Overturns Multi-Million Euro Fines Against Vardinogiannis Siblings
In a significant legal victory for Ioannis and Amalia Vardinogiannis, the Administrative Court has annulled the decisions of the Cyprus...
Flexi Group
Jul 72 min read
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FBI Warns of Scattered Spider's Shift to Airline Industry Following Casino Cyber Attacks
The FBI has issued a fresh warning that Scattered Spider—the same cybercrime group responsible for major ransomware attacks against MGM...
Flexi Group
Jul 42 min read
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Standard Chartered Faces US$2.7 Billion Legal Challenge Over 1MDB Money Laundering Allegations in Singapore High Court
The fallout from the notorious 1MDB corruption scandal continues to reverberate across international financial corridors, with...
Flexi Group
Jul 44 min read
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AUSTRAC Orders Audit of Western Union, Signals Tougher AML Oversight for Remittance Sector
AUSTRAC’s recent directive ordering an external audit of Western Union Financial Services Australia has reignited attention on the...
Flexi Group
Jul 34 min read
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Swedish Gambling Regulator Cracks Down with SEK 19 Million in AML Fines Amid Sector Scrutiny
Sweden’s gambling watchdog has escalated its efforts to combat money laundering risks in the online betting sector, imposing nearly SEK...
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Jul 34 min read
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