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U.S. lawmakers call for a robust DOJ probe into Binance, warning the crypto exchange’s alleged facilitation of transactions linked to Iran and its proxies constitutes a serious sanctions and FC risk

by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 12, 2026

In a joint statement, Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego cite reports that Binance may have enabled billions of dollars in transactions tied to Iran and affiliated terrorist networks, raising concerns about sanctions evasion and...

UK publishes its Strategic Approach to Sanctions Enforcement, a cross-government framework to drive compliance, clarify penalties, and strengthen sanctions as a national security and foreign policy tool

by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 10, 2026

The framework brings together authorities including HM Treasury, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, HMRC, the National Crime Agency and specialist units such as OFSI to deliver a coordinated, intelligence-led enforcement model targeting sanctions...

OFAC sanctions 3 senior Sudanese paramilitary commanders for orchestrating mass killings, torture, and sexual violence in El-Fasher, freezing their U.S. assets, condemning human rights abuses

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 19, 2026

The sanctions freeze any U.S. assets of the designated individuals and prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them. This action aligns with similar measures by the UK and EU and underscores the U.S. commitment to hold perpetrators accountable amid...

OFAC sanctions a Mexican timeshare fraud network linked to terrorist cartel CJNG, targeting individuals and companies that defrauded U.S. citizens and funneled illicit profits for the cartel

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 19, 2026

The network defrauded U.S. citizens—often targeting vulnerable older Americans—while generating illicit revenue for the cartel, which also profits from drug trafficking, fuel theft, and extortion. This action, coordinated with FinCEN, FBI, DEA, IRS-CI, CBP, and...

OFSI launches call for evidence on how UK sanctions regulations on ownership and control are applied in practice aiming to ensure the regime is clear, effective, and workable – deadline 13 Apr 2026

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 16, 2026

The call for evidence invites firms and stakeholders to provide practical insights on how the ownership and control test is applied, including challenges in assessing “control”, the prevalence of hypothetical control scenarios and the impact on compliance costs, legal...

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U.S. lawmakers call for a robust DOJ probe into Binance, warning the crypto exchange’s alleged facilitation of transactions linked to Iran and its proxies constitutes a serious sanctions and FC risk

UK publishes its Strategic Approach to Sanctions Enforcement, a cross-government framework to drive compliance, clarify penalties, and strengthen sanctions as a national security and foreign policy tool

OFAC sanctions 3 senior Sudanese paramilitary commanders for orchestrating mass killings, torture, and sexual violence in El-Fasher, freezing their U.S. assets, condemning human rights abuses

OFAC sanctions a Mexican timeshare fraud network linked to terrorist cartel CJNG, targeting individuals and companies that defrauded U.S. citizens and funneled illicit profits for the cartel

OFSI launches call for evidence on how UK sanctions regulations on ownership and control are applied in practice aiming to ensure the regime is clear, effective, and workable – deadline 13 Apr 2026

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