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US DOJ convicts former VP of Corsa Coal Corporation for leading a major international bribery and ML scheme, using bribes and kickbacks to secure $140M in coal supply contracts
Between 2016 and 2020, Hobson paid bribes through an intermediary to Egyptian government officials at the state‑owned Al Nasr Company for Coke and Chemicals to secure nearly $140 million in coal contracts, and also received over $200,000 in kickbacks. He was found guilty of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), conspiracy, money laundering, and wire fraud; sentencing will be determined by a federal judge…
Spotlight on Corruption warns that crypto political donations threaten the UK democracy, as their anonymity and lack of traceability can hide the true source of funds and enable foreign or illicit influence
With no tailored UK rules yet, and some parties already accepting crypto donations, the briefing urges the Electoral Commission to provide strict guidance—such as banning anonymous wallets, using regulated intermediaries, and converting crypto to sterling—and recommends that the Government consider banning crypto donations altogether, alongside tightening corporate and foreign funding rules…
TI UK reveals that emails between Mandelson-Epstein expose Britain’s broken lobbying system, where hidden influence on govt decisions thrives, calling for a full register transparency
The article argues these revelations expose deep flaws in the UK’s lobbying system, where opaque practices and narrow transparency registers allow significant influence‑peddling outside public view, and calls for a comprehensive lobbying register covering all forms of communication and all lobbyists to improve democratic accountability and prevent undue influence on policy…
FinCEN launches a Whistleblower Program rewards portal where individuals can confidentially report AML, sanctions, and FC violations, with rewards of 10–30% if tips lead to successful enforcement
FinCEN operates a whistleblower program that incentivises individuals to confidentially report violations or conspiracies under key anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, including the BSA, IEEPA, TWEA, and Kingpin Act. Whistleblowers may be eligible for cash awards if their tips lead to enforcement actions by the Treasury or DOJ resulting in penalties over $1 million. All submissions are kept confidential, and the information is shared with relevant Treasury and DOJ offices responsible for enforcement…
GRECO’s 5th Evaluation Report praises Finland’s anti-corruption progress, with robust integrity and law enforcement reforms, while urging final steps on ministerial codes, training, and enforcement
The compliance addendum notes progress through a national anti-corruption strategy, integrity training and lobbying transparency measures, improving implementation of several Fifth Round recommendations. However, gaps remain in formal ethics rules, asset disclosure and legal embedding of reforms, meaning Finland remains under continued GRECO monitoring…
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
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.
Trends in Organised Crime Paper (Springer, 2026) reveals how shifting actors, governance, and enforcement shape Italy’s corruption networks, offering insights for stronger anti‑corruption strategies
The paper analyses how corruption structures and behaviours in Italy change across different periods, highlighting the influence of criminal justice effectiveness, institutional reforms and shifting actor relationships. It provides a conceptual and empirical framework explaining how corrupt networks persist or transform in response to enforcement and governance changes, offering insights for more adaptive anti-corruption strategies…
ICIJ reports that former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke is standing trial in the UK on bribery charges linked to corrupt oil deals and luxury spending uncovered in the Panama Papers investigation
Prosecutors allege that Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s oil minister from 2010 to 2015 and a former president of OPEC, accepted bribes from oil-industry figures seeking lucrative government contracts, including cash and payments covering personal expenses and luxury purchases in London. The case forms part of a long-running international corruption probe that began after her arrest by UK authorities in 2015 and has also triggered asset-recovery proceedings in the United States, where more than $52 million in alleged corruption proceeds have already been repatriated to Nigeria.
Spotlight on Corruption flags Lord Mandelson’s alleged Epstein ties as a threat to govt integrity, transparency, and accountability, showing how personal networks can influence decisions
The case, unprecedented for a senior UK politician, exposes weaknesses in existing misconduct laws and raises urgent questions about political integrity, transparency, and accountability, highlighting the need for meaningful reforms to restore public trust. Allegations include financial support from Epstein, career advancement assistance, and sharing sensitive government information that may have benefited Epstein, alongside influencing policy debates in ways that served private interests…
TI-UK calls for stronger powers for the FCA to tackle money laundering facilitated by lawyers, accountants and other professional-services firms
The report argues that the UK’s fragmented anti-money-laundering supervisory system has created weak oversight and conflicts of interest that allow “professional enablers” to help corrupt actors move and conceal illicit wealth. It recommends expanding the FCA’s powers and resources to provide consistent, independent supervision of the sector, strengthen enforcement and information-sharing with law-enforcement agencies, and close regulatory gaps that criminals exploit to channel dirty money through legal, accounting and company-formation services.
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
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…
US DOJ publishes 3.5M responsive pages in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act to support ongoing investigations into criminal networks linked to his abuse
The Department of Justice released a vast collection of materials — around 3.5 million pages — in response to a court order aimed at enhancing public access to records related to the Jeffrey Epstein prosecution and civil litigation. The release is intended to aid victims, support accountability, and assist federal, state and international partners in examining evidence of associated criminal conduct…