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New Zealand SFO sharpens its four-year strategy (2023–2027) around high-impact fraud and corruption cases, stronger public-sector counter-fraud capability and a more deliberate focus on technology

June 11, 2026

The Statement of Intent 2026–2030 sets the SFO’s strategic direction for the next four years, reaffirming priorities to target cases with the greatest potential impact, lift counter-fraud culture and capability across the public sector, and strengthen stakeholder relationships. It also adds a stronger technology priority, reflecting the growing role of digital tools in committing, detecting and prosecuting serious fraud and corruption…

TI’s report “Closing the Gaps” reveals how corrupt money flows in MENA exploit enforcement and transparency gaps, urging stronger global cooperation and asset recovery

May 21, 2026

The report analyses corruption-related money flows across eight MENA jurisdictions and highlights persistent weaknesses including under-utilised international cooperation, inadequate record-keeping, and operational constraints affecting financial investigations. TI also identifies loopholes in high-risk areas such as real estate, proxy ownership structures, and cash-based financial services…

Basel report on ‘Preventing corruption in the timber value chain in Latin America’ exposes how weak controls and permit abuse drive illegal logging, calling for stronger transparency and enforcement

April 10, 2026

Report highlights specific vulnerabilities in the allocation of forestry rights, the issuance and use of transport permits, and the supervision of authorised actors, where discretion and undue influence are prevalent. It also emphasises the need for regulatory reforms, stronger monitoring systems, and integrity-focused measures—such as transparency, training, and stakeholder engagement—to mitigate these risks and strengthen forest governance…

GRECO’s Third Evaluation Round report on Kazakhstan exposes weak enforcement of anti-corruption laws and poor transparency in political financing, urging the need for stronger oversight

April 9, 2026

The report assesses Kazakhstan’s compliance with GRECO’s Third Evaluation Round standards, noting progress in aligning legislation with international anti-corruption conventions, while identifying shortcomings in areas such as the scope of bribery offences, liability of legal persons and enforcement effectiveness. It also highlights weaknesses in the transparency and oversight of political party funding, recommending stronger disclosure requirements, independent monitoring and clearer rules to reduce corruption risks in electoral financing…

OECD’s Phase 4 Follow-Up Report on Canada finds foreign bribery enforcement remains weak, with few prosecutions and ongoing gaps in corporate liability and investigative capacity

March 31, 2026

The report acknowledges progress in strengthening Canada’s legal framework, including reforms to the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) and the introduction of remediation agreements, but notes continued challenges in detecting and pursuing foreign-bribery cases. It highlights persistently low enforcement outcomes, limited use of investigative tools and insufficient data on cases, recommending improved detection, whistleblowing mechanisms and stronger prosecutorial capacity to enhance effectiveness…

OECD’s Phase 4 Follow-Up Report shows Brazil’s efforts to combat foreign bribery remain insufficient, with gaps across detection, corporate liability, and enforcement

March 31, 2026

The report recognises improvements in Brazil’s legislative framework, including corporate liability provisions and anti-corruption laws, but highlights that enforcement remains inconsistent, with limited investigations and a lack of final convictions in foreign-bribery cases. It also raises concerns about institutional challenges such as insufficient whistleblower protection, gaps in coordination and oversight, and vulnerabilities in prosecutorial capacity, recommending stronger enforcement, improved safeguards and more effective use of investigative…

OECD’s Phase 4 Report on Argentina highlights that, despite recent reforms, foreign bribery enforcement remains ineffective, with few prosecutions and gaps in detection and investigation

March 31, 2026

New report highlights persistent weaknesses in detection, including limited use of whistleblowing and financial intelligence, alongside slow and inefficient judicial processes that hinder case progression. It also notes gaps in institutional capacity, coordination, and enforcement independence, undermining the effectiveness and deterrence of Argentina’s anti-bribery regime…

UNODC’s High-Risk Drug Use in Kazakhstan report highlights widespread opioid use, rising public health concerns, and major gaps in treatment, harm reduction, and data

March 27, 2026

The report estimates that approximately 112,400 people in Kazakhstan engage in high-risk drug use, equivalent to around 9 per 1,000 people aged 15–64, with injecting opioid use remaining the dominant pattern. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the findings underscore substantial unmet needs in treatment, harm reduction and data collection, and are intended to inform more targeted national drug policy and health interventions…

Basel highlights key lessons from recent Wolfsberg Group discussions on VASPs, urging stronger trust, standardised DD, and better information sharing with banks to safely integrate virtual assets

February 11, 2026

It explains that banks are cautious about onboarding VASPs due to persistent uncertainty around risks and compliance expectations, and that clearer regulatory guidance — particularly on stablecoins and permissible information sharing — could help bridge this gap. Speakers emphasised the need for common language, risk‑based due diligence frameworks, and structured tools such as standardised questionnaires to align risk appetites and due diligence processes between banks and VASPs.

OCCRP reports a major Uzbek state company funneled over $200M to shadowy foreign firms, exposing suspected front companies, hidden beneficiaries, and corrupt corrupt favoritism in govt contracts

February 4, 2026

The Almalyk Mining‑Metallurgical Complex (AMMC) a major state‑owned mining company in Uzbekistan and a key driver of the country’s economy has awarded more than $200 million in procurement contracts to a network of foreign firms from the UK, Georgia, Singapore, and elsewhere, many of which **lack relevant industry experience, have opaque ownership, or were officially “inactive.” Reporters found links between several of these companies and individuals with unusual or indirect connections, raising concerns that they may be fronts for…

GFI’s Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows report shows that trade misinvoicing in Africa drains billions, undermines development, and fuels corruption through bribery and illicit networks

January 28, 2026

Total trade value gaps reached an estimated $152.9 billion in 2022, with South Africa accounting for $478 billion cumulatively over the decade, followed by Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Kenya, while smaller economies like Gambia face the highest relative exposure. The primary channel is trade misinvoicing in high-value commodities such as oil, gold, and diamonds, and these illicit outflows have in many years exceeded Africa’s external debt, posing a major barrier to inclusive growth and weakening public service financing…

IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Scoping Mission in Nepal flags key governance and AML/CFT gaps, paving the way for reforms to tackle corruption and illicit financial flows

January 22, 2026

An IMF technical assistance mission met with a wide range of Nepali authorities and institutions to launch the Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD), which aims to analyse macro-critical governance weaknesses and corruption risks and produce targeted reform recommendations. The diagnostic will assess areas including public financial management, revenue administration, financial sector oversight, rule of law and the effectiveness of anti-corruption…

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New Zealand SFO sharpens its four-year strategy (2023–2027) around high-impact fraud and corruption cases, stronger public-sector counter-fraud capability and a more deliberate focus on technology

TI’s report “Closing the Gaps” reveals how corrupt money flows in MENA exploit enforcement and transparency gaps, urging stronger global cooperation and asset recovery

Basel report on ‘Preventing corruption in the timber value chain in Latin America’ exposes how weak controls and permit abuse drive illegal logging, calling for stronger transparency and enforcement

GRECO’s Third Evaluation Round report on Kazakhstan exposes weak enforcement of anti-corruption laws and poor transparency in political financing, urging the need for stronger oversight

OECD’s Phase 4 Follow-Up Report on Canada finds foreign bribery enforcement remains weak, with few prosecutions and ongoing gaps in corporate liability and investigative capacity

OECD’s Phase 4 Follow-Up Report shows Brazil’s efforts to combat foreign bribery remain insufficient, with gaps across detection, corporate liability, and enforcement

OECD’s Phase 4 Report on Argentina highlights that, despite recent reforms, foreign bribery enforcement remains ineffective, with few prosecutions and gaps in detection and investigation

UNODC’s High-Risk Drug Use in Kazakhstan report highlights widespread opioid use, rising public health concerns, and major gaps in treatment, harm reduction, and data

Basel highlights key lessons from recent Wolfsberg Group discussions on VASPs, urging stronger trust, standardised DD, and better information sharing with banks to safely integrate virtual assets

OCCRP reports a major Uzbek state company funneled over $200M to shadowy foreign firms, exposing suspected front companies, hidden beneficiaries, and corrupt corrupt favoritism in govt contracts

GFI’s Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows report shows that trade misinvoicing in Africa drains billions, undermines development, and fuels corruption through bribery and illicit networks

IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Scoping Mission in Nepal flags key governance and AML/CFT gaps, paving the way for reforms to tackle corruption and illicit financial flows