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U.S. Airplane Parts Distributor Penalized for Violating Russia Sanctions
Nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, U.S. sanctions against Russian entities involved in the war have created...
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Irish Government Reports €108 Billion in Tax Receipts for 2024, Boosted by Apple Tax Ruling
The Irish government reported total tax receipts of €108 billion ($112.6 billion) for the year 2024, it announced yesterday, January 6....
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Danish Tax Authority Pursues $1 Billion in US Fraud Trial Against American Investors
Danish tax authority Skatteforvaltningen (SKAT) is pressing forward with its efforts to recover over $1 billion in a high-profile fraud...
Jan 7, 20252 min read


FDIC Documents Reveal Crypto “Pause Letters” Amid Claims of Sector Debanking
In newly released documents, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) disclosed that while it directed banks to pause direct...
Jan 7, 20252 min read


Cousin of Azerbaijan’s President Faces Greek Court Over Drugs-Fueled Party Allegations
Izzat Javadova, a cousin of Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, and a figure previously associated with the controversial "Azerbaijani...
Jan 7, 20252 min read


Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud Charges in U.S. Court
Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur whose digital currencies TerraUSD and Luna collapsed in 2022, resulting in an...
Jan 3, 20253 min read


Former TMNL Chief Reflects on ‘Unique’ Anti-Financial Crime Initiative Amid Disbandment
Norbert Siegers, the former head of the now-defunct Dutch anti-financial crime coalition TMNL (Transactie Monitoring Nederland),...
Jan 3, 20252 min read


South Africa’s Lottery Licence Decision Delayed Amid Allegations of Corruption and Political Ties
Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau has postponed the announcement of South Africa's next National Lottery operator, leaving...
Dec 31, 20242 min read


CBW Bank Challenges $20 Million FDIC Penalty for Alleged AML Deficiencies
CBW Bank, a small community lender based in Kansas with assets totaling $90 million, is contesting a $20.4 million civil penalty imposed...
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Abu Dhabi FSRA Fines Aarna Capital $504,000 for AML Failures
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi has imposed a $504,000 fine on Aarna Capital Limited (ACL) for failing to...
Dec 30, 20242 min read


U.S. Companies Required to Resume Beneficial Ownership Filings Following Appeals Court Decision
Almost all U.S. companies are once again required to file beneficial ownership (BO) information, following a legal victory for the U.S....
Dec 30, 20242 min read


OCC Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to Bank of America Over AML Deficiencies
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a cease-and-desist order to Bank of America, citing significant...
Dec 24, 20241 min read


CySEC Publishes Practical Guide to Combat Proliferation Financing
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a practical guide designed to assist regulated entities in addressing...
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Deutsche Bank Securities Fined $4 Million for Delayed Suspicious Activity Reports
Deutsche Bank Securities, the U.S. subsidiary of Germany’s Deutsche Bank, has been fined $4 million in civil penalties following charges...
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Former IMF Chief Rodrigo Rato Sentenced to Nearly Five Years for Corruption
A Madrid court has sentenced former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Rodrigo Rato to four years, nine months, and one day in...
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Macau Casinos Face New Realities Amid Shifting Trends and Crackdowns
Three years after the arrest of Suncity chairman Alvin Chau dealt a significant blow to Macau's junket industry, the Asian gaming...
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Canada Proposes Tougher Penalties for Financial Crimes Amid TD Bank Controversy
Canada is gearing up to impose stronger penalties for financial crimes, with significant changes proposed to its anti-money laundering...
Dec 20, 20242 min read


WealthTek’s John Dance Charged with £64 Million Fraud and Money Laundering
The UK’s financial regulator has charged John Dance, a former principal partner at WealthTek LLP, with fraud and laundering over £64...
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Dutch Prosecutors Drop Money Laundering Charges Against Former Bank Chiefs
In a dramatic turn for Dutch banking, prosecutors announced on Wednesday that they will not pursue criminal charges against the former...
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Bankrupt Retailer Express Avoids SEC Fine in CEO Perks Disclosure Case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against bankrupt fashion retailer Express for failing to disclose nearly...
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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