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FinCEN Flags $1.4 Billion in Fentanyl-Linked Transactions in 2024
Financial institutions in the United States reported over $1.4 billion in suspicious transactions tied to fentanyl activity in 2024,...
Flexi Group
Apr 102 min read
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BusinessEurope Warns EU That Pillar Two Could Harm Competitiveness Amid Shifting Global Tax Landscape
The European Commission has received a stark warning from BusinessEurope, the continent’s most prominent business lobby, cautioning that...
Flexi Group
Apr 102 min read
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Gang Jailed for £6.6m Money Laundering Scheme Exploiting Ukraine War
Two members of a criminal gang have been sentenced to a total of 13 years in prison after laundering millions of pounds by taking...
Flexi Group
Apr 92 min read
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Colmex Pro Pays €200,000 Settlement to CySEC Over Possible Investment Services Violations
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has reached a €200,000 settlement with Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Colmex Pro Ltd...
Flexi Group
Apr 92 min read
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UK and Irish Gambling Regulators Sign Agreement to Boost Cross-Border Cooperation
The British Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) have signed a memorandum...
Flexi Group
Apr 82 min read
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AUSTRAC Flags AML Failures in Australia’s Expanding Crypto ATM Sector
Australia’s financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC, has raised concerns over potential anti-money laundering lapses in the country’s...
Flexi Group
Apr 82 min read
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Entain Accused of Ignoring Money Laundering Red Flags in Australia
British gambling giant Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes, is facing serious allegations in Australia over its failure to act on suspected...
Flexi Group
Apr 73 min read
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Edmond de Rothschild Europe Agrees to €25 Million Settlement Over 1MDB Scandal
Private banking group Edmond de Rothschild Europe has reached a €25 million agreement to settle criminal allegations stemming from its...
Flexi Group
Apr 72 min read
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New Zealand Moves Closer to Legalized iGaming by 2026
New Zealand is making significant progress toward establishing a regulated online casino market, with plans to introduce licensed iGaming...
Flexi Group
Apr 42 min read
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Transparency International Warns Switzerland Against Weakening Beneficial Ownership Register
Transparency International has urged Switzerland to refrain from diluting its proposed beneficial ownership register, cautioning that...
Flexi Group
Apr 42 min read
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UK Authorities Raid Turkish Barber Shops Over Money Laundering and Crime Links
UK law enforcement agencies have been conducting raids on Turkish barber shops amid concerns that criminal organizations are using them...
Flexi Group
Apr 32 min read
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U.S. Treasury Warns ISIS Is Laundering Up to $25,000 Per Month Through Cryptocurrency
A faction of ISIS is using cryptocurrency to launder as much as $25,000 each month, according to the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes...
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Apr 32 min read
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Russian Assets Frozen in Switzerland Rise to 7.4 Billion Swiss Francs Amid Sanctions
The total value of Russian assets frozen in Switzerland due to economic sanctions on Moscow increased to 7.4 billion Swiss francs ($8.38...
Flexi Group
Apr 22 min read
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FINMA Overhauls Organizational Structure as Deputy CEO Announces Departure
Switzerland’s financial market regulator, FINMA, has undertaken a significant restructuring of its organizational framework, with its...
Flexi Group
Apr 22 min read
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IRS Criminal Investigation Unit Launches CI-FIRST Initiative to Strengthen Collaboration with Financial Institutions
The Internal Revenue Service’s criminal investigation unit (IRS-CI) has introduced a new initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration with...
Flexi Group
Mar 312 min read
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India Pushes FATF to Ease Compliance Requirements for UPI Cross-Border Payments
India is urging the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog on money laundering, to ease compliance requirements for...
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Mar 312 min read
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Santander UK Wins Legal Battle Over Bank’s Duty to Retrieve Fraudulent Funds
The UK division of Spain’s Banco Santander has successfully defended itself against a lawsuit filed by CCP Graduate School, which had...
Flexi Group
Mar 282 min read
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Cyprus Opens Applications for Digital Nomad Visa Programme
Scheme Aims to Boost Local Business Ecosystem The Migration Department has officially opened applications for residence permits under the...
Flexi Group
Mar 283 min read
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Russia Secures Explosive Chemicals from Fertilizer Companies Evading Sanctions
Russia has been obtaining key chemical ingredients for explosives from fertilizer companies that have largely avoided international...
Flexi Group
Mar 272 min read
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Cyprus Parliament to Vote on Casino Cash Exemption Amid Concerns Over Money Laundering
While it is no longer possible to purchase real estate, cars, or yachts with large amounts of cash, a proposed exception could allow...
Flexi Group
Mar 274 min read
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