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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...
Jul 10, 20254 min read


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...
Jul 9, 20254 min read


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...
Jul 9, 20255 min read


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...
Jul 8, 20255 min read


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...
Jul 8, 20254 min read


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...
Jul 7, 20254 min read


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...
Jul 7, 20252 min read


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...
Jul 4, 20252 min read


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...
Jul 4, 20254 min read


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...
Jul 3, 20254 min read


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...
Jul 3, 20254 min read


Uniting Against Illicit Finance: The Power of Partnerships in West Africa’s AML/CFT Fight
Money laundering and terrorist financing continue to cast a long shadow over the future of West Africa, threatening democratic systems,...
Jul 2, 20255 min read


Spain's €460 Million Crypto Fraud Bust Sends Shockwaves Through Global AML Community
Spain recently emerged at the center of one of the most significant financial crime crackdowns in Europe after authorities dismantled a...
Jul 2, 20255 min read


U.S. Treasury Cracks Down on Mexican Banks for Laundering Fentanyl Profits
In a sweeping move underscoring its increasingly aggressive stance on the financial enablers of the opioid crisis, the U.S. Department of...
Jul 1, 20255 min read


Leadership, Integrity, and Compliance: The FCA’s Case Against Jes Staley Echoes Across the Financial Sector
The financial world was shaken once more as the UK’s Upper Tribunal upheld the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) decision to bar Jes...
Jun 30, 20254 min read


Diverging Paths: MONEYVAL’s 2025 Review Puts North Macedonia’s AML Progress in Focus While Romania Lags
As MONEYVAL releases its 2025 mutual evaluation follow-up reports, the anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT)...
Jun 30, 20255 min read


Thai Casino Bill Delayed Amid Public Concerns and Political Tensions
Thailand’s highly anticipated legislation that could pave the way for legal casinos has hit a delay, with the government deciding to...
Jun 26, 20252 min read


California’s Hospice Scam: Uncovering a $67 Million Healthcare Money Laundering Scheme
In one of the most elaborate healthcare fraud cases in recent California history, Mihran Panosyan and his associates have been convicted...
Jun 26, 20255 min read


Société Générale Offices Raided Amid Expanding Tax Fraud and Money Laundering Investigation
On June 24, 2025, French authorities launched a large-scale operation targeting Société Générale as part of an intensifying investigation...
Jun 26, 20254 min read


FATF 2025 Revisions Urge Financial Institutions to Reinforce AML and Sanctions Compliance
In a world where illicit finance constantly evolves, the global fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and the...
Jun 25, 20255 min read
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