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European law enforcement agencies have carried out a synchronized crackdown on the Camorra, targeting a sophisticated financial crime network tied to large-scale drug trafficking operations spanning the continent. The operation led to the identification of a high-value suspect accused of directing the flow of illicit funds through multiple European jurisdictions, notably France and Italy. Authorities seized luxury real estate assets exceeding 5 million euros in value, along w

Authorities from France and Romania, working alongside Europol and Eurojust, have successfully taken down an extensive criminal organization responsible for laundering approximately 306 million euros derived from drug trafficking and tax evasion activities. The synchronized enforcement action carried out on February 3, 2026, led to thirteen arrests and the confiscation of large amounts of cash along with numerous high-value luxury goods. Investigators revealed an intricate fi

The Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering monitoring body, MONEYVAL, has published a new set of follow-up reports assessing the performance of Georgia, Montenegro, Poland and Slovakia, revealing mixed outcomes in how effectively these countries have strengthened their frameworks to combat illicit finance. While several states have recorded meaningful legislative and regulatory advances, others continue to face persistent shortcomings in meeting technical compliance standa