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Australian Govt’s 2025 Fraud and Corruption Guide aims to strengthen public sector integrity by embedding fraud and corruption risk management in policy development for resilient, effective policies
The Guide introduces a comprehensive strategic framework aimed at equipping policy makers with practical tools to prevent and mitigate financial crime risks from the outset. By embedding fraud and corruption controls throughout the policy development lifecycle, the guide promotes a proactive and holistic approach that strengthens governance, accountability…
FCA bans former Credit Suisse VP from UK financial services over a US conviction for laundering kickbacks linked to corrupt Mozambique loans, citing lack of integrity
The ruling underscores the FCA’s zero-tolerance approach to individuals involved in serious financial crime, particularly where integrity is compromised. It reinforces the expectation that those working in UK financial services must uphold the highest standards of conduct and accountability…
US SEC charges former real estate CEO in $46m Ponzi-like scheme defrauding 200 investors through fake property interests and fund misuse
Mattson allegedly defrauded approximately 200 investors, including many retired senior citizens from his church community, by selling them fake interests in real estate investment limited partnerships. These fraudulent sales were not recorded in the legitimate ownership records, and investors did not receive actual ownership rights…
World Bank’s 2nd Symposium report highlights rising corruption risks in climate finance—fraud, greenwashing, and fund misallocation due to complexity, fragmentation, and weak governance
The symposium emphasized the critical role of supranational actors—intergovernmental organizations, international aid agencies, and private donors—in mitigating integrity risks and ensuring accountability in climate finance. Key recommendations include enhancing transparency, fostering coordinated anti-corruption efforts, and increasing civil society involvement to safeguard climate funds and ensure their effective use in combating climate change globally…
UNODC’s Illegal Gold Mining report reveals how organised crime, corruption, and weak regulations fuel illegal mining, conflict, and environmental harm, urging stronger laws and oversight
Governments must strengthen regulatory oversight, enforce environmental protections, and enhance traceability and due diligence for minerals. Coordinated international law enforcement and harmonised legal standards are critical to disrupting criminal networks exploiting the mining sector…
Environment Agency launches record 81 criminal probes into water companies as part of a historic crackdown on sewage dumping and illegal pollution
Backed by the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, the Environment Agency is deploying unprecedented inspection powers and regulatory resources, with water company executives now facing potential prison sentences and multi-million pound fines for serious environmental offences.
OECD’s ‘Managing Public Procurement Risks in Romania’ report highlights efforts to improve risk management, strengthen integrity, and increase transparency across the procurement cycle
The report aims to support Romania in enhancing integrity and efficiency in public procurement through the application of risk management approaches. It provides an analysis of current challenges, evaluates existing practices, and offers targeted recommendations to mitigate risks throughout the procurement cycle…
TI exposes major transparency gaps across the EU, revealing how weak oversight of luxury assets and opaque ownership structures enable corruption and the concealment of illicit wealth
The report highlights how complex ownership structures and inadequate beneficial ownership registers facilitate the concealment of illicit wealth. It underscores the necessity for robust enforcement of transparency laws and enhanced cross-border cooperation to effectively combat corruption and financial crime within the EU…
OCCRP uncovers a Belgium-led probe into former NATO procurement officials leaking secrets and laundering bribes to secure arms dealing involving drone and ammunition contracts
A widening cross-border investigation has placed current and former NATO procurement officials under serious scrutiny over allegations of bribery and money laundering linked to arms procurement. Belgian prosecutors, working in coordination with Eurojust, are focusing on the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), where personnel are suspected of leaking confidential bidding information to preferred defense contractors…
Global Witness exposes Santander’s $1.3bn funding of Cresud, a key deforester tied to human rights abuses, revealing major lapses in financial sector efforts against environmental harm and illicit risks
The findings raise serious questions about Santander’s environmental commitments, including its 2018 deforestation policy and 2021 net zero pledge, given its continued support for one of South America’s most destructive agricultural actors…
UK Govt tasks the Insolvency Service with taking over COVID-19 fraud investigations from NATIS after a review exposed inefficiencies, aiming to recover taxpayers money lost to fraud
This decision, part of the government’s Plan for Change, aims to ensure better value for taxpayers by leveraging the Insolvency Service’s proven record in tackling pandemic-related fraud and recovering public funds…
EU Commission’s review of Public Procurement Directives spotlights a key opportunity – leveraging digitisation to combat corruption and drive greater transparency
The EU public procurement ecosystem involves a wide range of stakeholders, including governments, public buyers at all levels, review bodies, and competence centres. It also includes businesses (such as SMEs and social enterprises), NGOs, social partners, and academic institutions, all contributing to shaping and implementing procurement policy…