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Historic €25 Million AML Fine in Luxembourg Targets Edmond de Rothschild Europe’s Role in 1MDB Scandal
In an unprecedented move on May 22, 2025, a Luxembourg court handed down a €25 million penalty to Edmond de Rothschild Europe, marking...
May 27, 20254 min read


Brazilian Judge Denies Injunction Against BetNacional in Underage Gambling Lawsuit
A Brazilian judge has rejected a request to suspend the operations of BetNacional and its parent company NSX, following a R$476 million...
May 27, 20253 min read


EU Vows to Defend Interests After Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on All EU Goods and Apple iPhones
European Union Trade Chief Maros Sefcovic has issued a firm response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest volley of tariff threats,...
May 26, 20253 min read


Japan’s Illegal Gambling Market Tops ¥6.45 Trillion Ahead of First Casino Opening
Gambling in Japan is currently restricted to a tightly controlled framework, limited to state-managed options such as the lottery, the...
May 26, 20253 min read


Peru Issues 700 Sports Betting Licences as Nation Moves to Lead Latin America’s Regulated Gambling Sector
Since December of last year, close to 700 sports betting operators have received official licences in Peru, according to the country’s...
May 23, 20252 min read


South Korea Tightens Grip on Crypto Markets Ahead of Institutional Influx
In a decisive move to fortify its burgeoning digital asset sector, South Korea is ushering in a sweeping regulatory overhaul through the...
May 23, 20254 min read


Indonesia Freezes 28,000 Bank Accounts in Major Crackdown on Online Gambling and Money Laundering
Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), the national anti-money laundering (AML) agency, has revealed it...
May 22, 20252 min read


Australia's AML/CTF Regime Enters New Era with 2026 Reforms Set to Reshape Compliance Landscape
Australia is undergoing the most sweeping changes to its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) framework in...
May 22, 20254 min read


Free Trade Zones Under Scrutiny: The Hidden Risks of Trade-Based Money Laundering
Free Trade Zones (FTZs) have become indispensable pillars of the global economy, serving as powerful drivers of investment, export...
May 21, 20253 min read


Operation Karasu Uncovers Multinational Money Laundering Network Operating Across Europe
Spanish law enforcement, with support from Europol, has dismantled a sprawling money laundering syndicate that spanned Spain, Belgium,...
May 21, 20253 min read


Trump’s Sanctions Rollback on Syria Ushers in New Era of Conditional Engagement
In a dramatic pivot in Middle East policy, President Donald Trump announced on May 13, 2025, that the United States would lift all...
May 20, 20253 min read


Singapore Tightens AML Rules for Wealth Managers Under Revised MAS Framework
Financial institutions offering wealth management services in Singapore are now facing intensified scrutiny under a revised anti–money...
May 20, 20254 min read


Spreadex Hit with £2 Million Penalty Over Serious AML and Safer Gambling Failures
Spreadex Limited has been issued a £2,022,000 penalty by the UK Gambling Commission following an investigation that revealed serious...
May 19, 20254 min read


Julius Baer Penalized Over Money Laundering Lapses Amid Leadership Shake-Up
Swiss private banking heavyweight Julius Baer has been ordered to pay a financial penalty amounting to roughly $5.2 million (CHF 4.4...
May 16, 20253 min read


Portugal Convicts 23 in Historic VAT Fraud Trial as EPPO’s Admiral Probe Expands Across EU
In a watershed ruling on 12 May 2025, Portugal’s Central Criminal Court in Lisbon handed down convictions against 10 individuals and 13...
May 16, 20253 min read


Philippine AML Probes Casino Junkets and Crypto Trail in $3.7M Ransom-Murder of Business Tycoon Anson Que
The Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has launched an expansive investigation into possible ties between two casino junket...
May 15, 20253 min read


UK Doubles Economic Crime Levy for Big Banks After Missing Revenue Target
The UK government has doubled the amount big banks must pay under the Economic Crime Levy, after the tax fell short of a critical funding...
May 14, 20252 min read


CBUAE Cracks Down on Five Insurance Brokers for AML/CFT Failures
On May 12, 2025, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) took firm enforcement action against five insurance brokers operating within the...
May 14, 20253 min read


SEC Offers $50 Million Settlement in Ripple Case Amid Broader Crypto Regulatory Shift
In a notable development in the ongoing legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs, the SEC has proposed...
May 13, 20253 min read


Jurisdictional Dispute Shifts Assad Family Money Laundering Case to Málaga Court
In a major legal development, Spain’s long-running investigation into several relatives of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for...
May 13, 20254 min read
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