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Luxury, Motorsport, and Money Laundering: The Frits van Eerd Trial and Its Ripple Effects on Dutch AML Enforcement
The courtroom saga involving Frits van Eerd, the former CEO of Dutch retail giant Jumbo, is rapidly becoming a defining moment in the...
Flexi Group
Jun 255 min read
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Gold and Shadows: Major Money Laundering Network Unraveled in Spain’s Precious Metals Sector
Córdoba, Spain – Spanish authorities have dismantled a sprawling money laundering operation in the heart of the country’s jewelry and...
Flexi Group
Jun 254 min read
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Major Shifts in Schengen Visa Applications in 2024: France, Sweden Rise, While Kosovo and Sudan See Sharp Declines
In 2024, Schengen states collectively received 11.7 million visa applications — a 13.5 per cent increase from the 10.3 million filed the...
Flexi Group
Jun 253 min read
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Hedge Fund Leverage Climbs to Five-Year High Amid Market Turbulence, Goldman Sachs Reports
Hedge fund leverage surged to its highest level in five years last week, according to data from Goldman Sachs (GS.N), with investors...
Flexi Group
Jun 242 min read
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Portugal Reaffirms Commitment to Golden Visa Program Amid New Reform Plans
Portugal has confirmed that it will continue its Golden Visa Program, despite making plans to revise and improve the scheme. The...
Flexi Group
Jun 242 min read
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Uganda Destroys Over 2,000 Illegal Slot Machines in Intensified Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling
In a bold step toward curbing illegal gambling, Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has destroyed 2,347...
Flexi Group
Jun 242 min read
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Anjouan Details New B2B License Recognition Program Ahead of July 2025 Enforcement
The Anjouan iGaming regulator has issued further clarification on its newly introduced B2B License Recognition Certificate, expanding on...
Flexi Group
Jun 242 min read
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Forge Strategic Alliance to Bolster Gulf Anti-Money Laundering Defenses
In a landmark move to enhance regional financial security, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have formalized their cooperation in the fight against...
Flexi Group
Jun 244 min read
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The £70 Million Capital World Markets Scam: A Cautionary Tale for AML Compliance and Investor Protection
The collapse of Capital World Markets (CWM) and the dramatic fall of its founder, Anthony Constantinou, cast a glaring spotlight on...
Flexi Group
Jun 245 min read
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Baltic, Nordic States and Poland Push for Schengen Ban on Russians Who Fought in Ukraine
In a move to strengthen regional and EU-wide security, Poland, the Baltic states, and the Nordic countries are advocating for a ban on...
Flexi Group
Jun 232 min read
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Freeman Commodities Sanction Sheds Light on AML Failures in Client-Driven Trading Technologies
The recent suspension of Pun Hong Hai, former Chief Executive and Responsible Officer of Freeman Commodities Limited, by the Hong Kong...
Flexi Group
Jun 235 min read
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Cyprus Among EU’s Lowest for Renewable Energy Share in Early 2025, Eurostat Reports
Cyprus continues to lag behind most of its European Union counterparts in renewable energy production, placing fourth lowest among all...
Flexi Group
Jun 232 min read
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Sweden Cracks Down on Online Gambling with $2 Million in AML Fines Following Compliance Failures
In a sweeping enforcement action that underscores growing regulatory pressure on the gambling industry, Swedish authorities have imposed...
Flexi Group
Jun 235 min read
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Australia’s AML/CTF Regime Enters a New Era: What AUSTRAC’s 2025 Rules Mean for Compliance Professionals
Australia is preparing for its most substantial overhaul of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) obligations...
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Jun 235 min read
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Ex-Janus Henderson Analyst and Sister Convicted in £1M Insider Trading and Money Laundering Operation
The UK’s commitment to tackling financial crime has been reinforced through the high-profile conviction of former Janus Henderson analyst...
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Jun 234 min read
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German Embassy in Islamabad Streamlines Work Visa Process, Expands Online Access for Pakistani Applicants
In a major overhaul of its visa processing framework, the German Embassy in Islamabad has introduced sweeping changes to simplify and...
Flexi Group
Jun 203 min read
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Thai Political Turmoil Imperils Casino Legalization Drive Amid Coalition Crisis
Thailand’s ambitious push to legalize casinos as part of a sweeping entertainment complex initiative is now under serious threat, as...
Flexi Group
Jun 203 min read
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U.S. States Eye Sports Betting Tax Hikes Amid Budget Gaps and Revenue Needs
In an era of budget tightening and fiscal strain, five U.S. states are considering substantial increases in taxes on sports betting as a...
Flexi Group
Jun 203 min read
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First Iraqi Bank Champions a New Era of Compliance With Groundbreaking AML/CFT Training Initiative
In a bold move that positions it as a leader in regional financial reform, First Iraqi Bank (FIB) has launched an ambitious and...
Flexi Group
Jun 204 min read
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Record $225 Million Crypto Seizure Marks Turning Point in U.S. Crackdown on Digital Money Laundering
In a dramatic escalation of the U.S. government’s campaign against cryptocurrency-related financial crime, federal authorities have...
Flexi Group
Jun 205 min read
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