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TI and 57 NGOs urge EU to uphold EU’s Anti-Corruption Directive with binding rules, harmonised penalties, independent enforcement, and guarantee whistleblower protections
In an open letter, the coalition urges the EU to adopt binding rules that harmonise corruption offences and penalties across member states, enhance preventive measures for public officials, ensure independent and well-resourced enforcement bodies, and provide robust protections for whistleblowers. They stress that weakening the directive under political pressure would be a missed opportunity…
Basel Institute conducts an in-depth legal analysis of Peru’s Extinción de Dominio law, underscoring its importance in tackling organised crime while protecting due process and constitutional rights
The publication aims to clarify the legal foundations and challenges of implementing Peru’s Extinción de dominio law within a constitutional framework. It seeks to support transparent and effective justice by promoting adherence to democratic values, protection of rights, and institutional capacity building in asset recovery efforts…
EUDA’s 2025 Drug Report warns of a fast-shifting drug market, as criminal networks exploit trafficking routes – urging stronger EU coordination and smarter alerts to tackle health and FC threats
The report recommends strengthening EU-wide early warning and alert systems to enhance real-time monitoring and risk assessment of emerging drug threats. It also calls for scaling up prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services while fostering cross-sector collaboration to effectively address evolving health and security challenges…
GRECO’s 2024 Activity report raises alarm over persistent threats to judicial independence and weak enforcement of political finance transparency, calling for swift and decisive reforms
Annual report finds that, despite progress on access to information, Member States lag in integrity checks, lobbying rules, and anti-corruption oversight for top officials and law enforcement…
US Senator Elizabeth Warren’s report reveals Elon Musk gained over $100bn under Trump, amid lax enforcement and troubling conflicts of interest – raising major ethical concerns
Since Election Day, Elon Musk’s net worth has surged by over $100 billion during Donald Trump’s presidency, as Musk served as a “Special Government Employee” leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite extensive financial conflicts of interest across his companies—including Tesla, SpaceX, X, the Boring Company, and Neuralink—many regulatory enforcement actions against these companies have stalled or been dismissed…
UK SFO launches investigation into Rockfire Investment Finance over alleged multimillion-pound fraud involving £100M+ in solar farm investments by the collapsed Thurrock Council
The SFO is actively pursuing evidence and has issued Section 2 notices to financial institutions, compelling them to provide information critical to uncovering the scope of the suspected fraud, tracing the movement of funds, and identifying those responsible. This investigation highlights ongoing risks linked to local authority investments in complex financial products and the growing regulatory focus on protecting public funds…
VOLKOV discusses the US DoJ’s new corporate enforcement program in podcast
With each new Administration comes a new approach or emphasis on certain enforcement priorities. The Trump Administration is marking its territory and doing so to underscore its priorities.
EU Drugs Agency summarises key activities in 2024, including release of flagship reports, training of over 1,700 professionals, the expansion of early warning systems, and development of key international partnerships
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) was officially established on 2 July 2024, succeeding the EMCDDA, shifting from monitoring to active preparedness on drug-related health, security, and business challenges.
GRECO urges Liechtenstein to tighten integrity rules for top officials and police, boost transparency, and curb royal influence over corruption cases
In its latest evaluation report, GRECO calls on Liechtenstein to strengthen anti-corruption safeguards for top executive functions and the National Police, including through risk assessments, integrity checks, asset declarations, and dedicated codes of conduct. It also recommends enhancing transparency in government decision-making, revising the Prince’s powers over criminal proceedings, and improving whistleblower protections…
US DoJ’s guidance signals a tougher, business-focused crackdown on white-collar crime, prioritising on foreign bribery, whistleblower incentives, sanctions evasion, crypto misuse, and ML/TF
This approach prioritises the investigation and prosecution of corporate fraud, money laundering, sanctions violations, and other financial crimes that pose significant risks to the integrity of government programs, the stability of financial markets, and the safety of the American public. By streamlining enforcement efforts…
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…