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Khadem Al Qubaisi at Center of €100 Million Cepsa Tower Sale Probe in One of Spain’s Largest Financial Crime Cases
Spanish authorities have opened an expansive investigation into Khadem Abdulla Butti Al Qubaisi, the former chairman of energy giant...
Flexi Group
Jun 135 min read
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Italy’s Sweeping Gambling Reform Sparks Rapid Consolidation in Europe’s Largest Market
Italy’s gambling industry is undergoing a seismic transformation as sweeping regulatory reforms trigger a wave of consolidation,...
Flexi Group
Jun 134 min read
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Isle of Man Launches Strategic Overhaul of eGaming Sector Amid Industry Pressures and Reputational Concerns
The Isle of Man is undertaking a strategic overhaul of its eGaming industry following a difficult year marked by international...
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Jun 122 min read
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ING Apologizes for Discriminatory AML Practices, Signaling a Turning Point in Banking Compliance
In a striking acknowledgment of past missteps, ING has formally apologized to its customers for years of discriminatory anti-money...
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Jun 114 min read
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Brooklyn Prosecutors Charge Crypto Firm Founder in $530 Million Russian Sanctions Evasion Scheme
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have unsealed a 22-count indictment against Iurii Gugnin, a 38-year-old Russian national living in...
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Jun 112 min read
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North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Tactics Exposed in $7.74 Million U.S. Forfeiture Case
North Korea’s reach in the realm of cyber-enabled financial crime has extended deep into the cryptocurrency sector, with a recent $7.74...
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Jun 104 min read
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US Treasury Cracks Down on Iran’s Shadow Banking Network in Landmark Sanctions Action
The United States has intensified its campaign against Iran’s clandestine financial system with a major enforcement action targeting the...
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Jun 106 min read
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UN Warns of Global Job Losses as Trump’s Trade War Stifles Economic Growth
Millions of jobs around the world are expected to be lost in 2025 due to the global economic slowdown sparked by U.S. President Donald...
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Jun 62 min read
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Nevis Enters the iGaming Arena with Ambitious New Licensing Regime
The Caribbean island of Nevis has officially stepped onto the global iGaming stage, backed by new legislation that introduces a...
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Jun 63 min read
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European Commission Removes Cyprus from Macroeconomic Imbalance List, Urges Action on Key Challenges
Cyprus is no longer regarded as a country experiencing macroeconomic imbalances, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Spring...
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Jun 54 min read
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Thailand Pushes Forward with Casino Legislation Amid Plans for Entertainment Complex Boom
Thailand’s government is accelerating its efforts to pass landmark legislation that would pave the way for the development of integrated...
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Jun 53 min read
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Swedish Gambling Authority Strikes Hard with SEK 19 Million in Fines Over AML Failures
In a significant escalation of its regulatory campaign, Sweden’s gambling watchdog has imposed nearly SEK 19 million in fines against...
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Jun 45 min read
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Croatian €1.5 Million Agricultural Subsidy Fraud Uncovers Sophisticated Money Laundering Operation Exploiting EU Funds
Money laundering remains a persistent threat to the transparency and effectiveness of public funding systems across Europe, and the...
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Jun 44 min read
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Fines Against BPMB and HSBC Malaysia Signal Rising Stakes in Malaysia’s Fight Against Illicit Finance
Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent imposition of fines on Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) and HSBC Malaysia has sent a clear message...
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Jun 34 min read
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NinjaTrader Fined $250,000 by NFA for AML and Supervision Deficiencies
NinjaTrader, a prominent Chicago-based futures commission merchant, has found itself in the regulatory spotlight after the National...
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Jun 34 min read
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Tim Leissner Sentenced to Two Years for Role in 1MDB Scandal, Marking Critical Moment in Global Financial Crime Reckoning
Tim Leissner, the former Goldman Sachs executive widely regarded as a central figure in the sprawling 1MDB corruption scandal, has been...
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Jun 24 min read
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AUSTRAC Orders AML/CTF Compliance Audits at Two Northern Australian Casinos Amid Concerns Over Risk Controls
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has placed two casino resorts in northern Australia under formal scrutiny, mandating...
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Jun 22 min read
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Papara Founder Detained Amid Major Turkish Crackdown on Illegal Gambling and Digital Payments
In a sweeping investigation that has sent shockwaves through Turkey’s fintech and financial crime landscape, authorities have arrested 13...
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May 303 min read
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Illegal Currency Exchange Fuels 61% Surge in Macau Gaming Crimes in Q1 2025
Macau has reported a sharp 61.5 percent rise in gaming-related crimes for the first quarter of 2025, with 567 criminal investigations...
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May 303 min read
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Criminal Enterprise in Regina Unmasks Canada’s Enduring Battle with Money Laundering and Fraud
Money laundering remains a formidable challenge for law enforcement across Canada, especially in smaller urban centers where criminal...
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May 295 min read
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