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AML Intelligence: Swiss Govt reports rise in frozen Russian assets to $8.38bn amid tighter sanctions enforcement — underscoring ongoing global efforts in FCC and asset tracing

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Apr 1, 2025

The Swiss government has reported a significant increase in the value of Russian assets frozen under international sanctions. The total value of these frozen assets surged to 7.4 billion Swiss francs ($8.38 billion), up from 5.8 billion francs ($6.49 billion) a year...

ABC News: ‘Gold grifters’ scam defrauds Americans of $126m in 2024, with new investigation exposing a growing nationwide scheme fueled by rising gold prices

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Mar 7, 2025

This fraud underscores the increasing complexity of scams targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly seniors, and involves international elements like call centers in India, indicating a global dimension to the operation. The case serves as a warning for financial...

Reuters: Prosecutors allege network of corruption in Milan planning probe

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Mar 5, 2025

Italian prosecutors have arrested Giovanni Oggioni, a former senior official in Milan’s urban planning department, on charges including bribery, forgery and deception. The investigation alleges a network of corruption that enabled the illegal approval of building...

EU adopts 16th sanctions package on Russia, targeting more vessels in Putin’s shadow fleet, tightening enforcement, and imposing new trade bans

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Mar 5, 2025

The EU High Representative, Kaja Kallas, stated that the 16th sanctions package expands restrictions beyond Russia’s shadow fleet to include those enabling its operations. It targets unsafe oil tankers, banks evading EU sanctions, Russian propaganda networks, and...

PPLAAF uncovers suspected corruption and fraud in Guinea as whistleblower exposes U.S. investment fund’s bribery, tax evasion, and regulatory circumvention

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 20, 2025

A whistle blower supported by PPLAAF revealed that the companies allegedly attempted to bypass Guinean regulations and bribed officials following a 2023 barge spill that caused severe pollution. Despite denying the allegations, the companies launched an external...

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AML Intelligence: Swiss Govt reports rise in frozen Russian assets to $8.38bn amid tighter sanctions enforcement — underscoring ongoing global efforts in FCC and asset tracing

ABC News: ‘Gold grifters’ scam defrauds Americans of $126m in 2024, with new investigation exposing a growing nationwide scheme fueled by rising gold prices

Reuters: Prosecutors allege network of corruption in Milan planning probe

EU adopts 16th sanctions package on Russia, targeting more vessels in Putin’s shadow fleet, tightening enforcement, and imposing new trade bans

PPLAAF uncovers suspected corruption and fraud in Guinea as whistleblower exposes U.S. investment fund’s bribery, tax evasion, and regulatory circumvention

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