Canada Border Services Agency announces that a major auto theft investigation has led to organised-crime and money-laundering charges against individuals and companies allegedly exporting stolen vehicles

by | Dec 17, 2025

In December 2025, the CBSA and partner agencies unveiled results from a long-running investigation into transnational auto theft rings, alleging that suspects facilitated export of stolen vehicles and laundered proceeds through complex schemes. The operation includes...

FinCEN alerts FIs, especially MSBs to heighten vigilance over cross-border transfers that may involve individuals without lawful U.S. status and potentially conceal illicitly obtained funds

by | Nov 28, 2025

The alert reminds firms of their obligation to file Suspicious Activity Reports for any transaction of $2,000 or more when illicit activity is suspected and instructs them to reference the term “FIN-2025-Alert003” in relevant SARs. Issued in line with Executive Order...

FINTRAC publishes Operational Alert, Laundering the Proceeds of Online Child Sexual Exploitation, introducing new indicators to help businesses detect and report financial transactions linked to OCSE

by | Nov 27, 2025

By tracing financial flows, FINTRAC generates actionable intelligence that aids law enforcement in Canada and internationally to identify and target perpetrators. The Alert updates FINTRAC’s December 2020 strategic intelligence, reflecting new indicators based on...