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Basel Institute explores how harnessing blockchain intelligence can disrupt ML and other financial crimes in the crypto space
By leveraging blockchain’s transparency, investigators can trace transactions, identify suspicious patterns, and track criminal networks. Tools like blockchain analytics provide law enforcement with powerful insights into illicit financial flows. Collaboration between regulators, financial institutions, and tech experts is crucial for enhancing crypto-related crime detection…
RICS launches consultation for new edition of financial crime standard incorporating crypto and AI
RICS is launching a consultation for the second edition of its financial crime standard, Countering Financial Crime, which was upgraded to a Mandatory Standard in 2023. The update addresses evolving risks, including AI and cryptocurrency, to help members strengthen compliance and transparency in the built environment. Open from 25 February to 25 April 2025, the consultation welcomes input from RICS members and external professionals, with the revised edition expected by September 2025…
GFI report exposes transparency risks in Colombia’s voluntary carbon credit market as corruption, fraud, and weak governance undermine REDD+ projects
New GFI report examines transparency and integrity in the voluntary carbon credit market, focusing on REDD+ projects in the Colombian Amazon. It identifies corruption risks and offers recommendations to strengthen the scheme, ensuring it effectively supports global climate g
Global Witness condemns move by Azerbaijan authorities to shut down BBC Baku bureau
Global Witness has condemned Azerbaijan’s forced closure of the BBC’s Baku office, following verbal orders from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This comes after the BBC covered a Global Witness investigation at COP29, exposing Azerbaijan’s Deputy Energy Minister for facilitating fossil fuel deals.
GRECO concludes that Ukraine has fully implemented 18 of 31 anti-corruption recommendations for MPs, judges, and prosecutors, recognising its strong commitment amid challenging times
In its latest assessment, the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body, GRECO, commended Ukraine for satisfactorily implementing 18 out of 31 recommendations aimed at preventing corruption among parliamentarians, judges, and prosecutors. Notable progress includes effective supervision of financial declarations, regulation of lobbying activities, and reforms in judicial appointments. However, GRECO highlighted that two recommendations…
PPLAAF uncovers suspected corruption and fraud in Guinea as whistleblower exposes U.S. investment fund’s bribery, tax evasion, and regulatory circumvention
A whistle blower supported by PPLAAF revealed that the companies allegedly attempted to bypass Guinean regulations and bribed officials following a 2023 barge spill that caused severe pollution. Despite denying the allegations, the companies launched an external investigation while local communities have seen little benefit from mining activities. Guinea holding the world’s largest bauxite reserves, remains plagued by poverty, corruption…
Basel paper calls for reform of UK’s DPA regime to ensure proper compensation for victims of foreign bribery in settlements
This paper analyses the UK’s approach to compensating victims of foreign bribery using funds from Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) and why this effort is falling short. It highlights the conceptual, practical, and political challenges in implementing victim compensation and examines how the UK legal system handles such cases…
Basel Institute examines strategic corruption in second of a two part series on the tangible yet under-addressed impacts of corruption on security
Strategic corruption is the deliberate use of corrupt practices by a state to achieve political and geopolitical objectives. It exploits weak governance, eroding institutions and creating a cycle that further enables corruption – weakening affected states while increasing the power of corrupt actors, posing a global security risk. This report calls for reforms to close legal loopholes, enhance transparency, and improve anti-corruption safeguards while cautioning against oversimplified policy responses.
OCCRP: Belgium freezes $270B under Russian sanctions, stranding billions in unsanctioned investors’ assets amid escalating legal battles
Belgium has locked €258B ($270B) in frozen funds under EU sanctions on Russia, but a vast majority belongs to unsanctioned investors, fueling legal challenges. JPMorgan’s failed attempt to unfreeze $2.4B highlights the growing crisis, as Belgium’s Treasury struggles with over 800 unresolved cases. With Euroclear at the center of the controversy, uncertainty looms over EU efforts to repurpose these funds for Ukraine’s reconstruction, while legal experts warn of potential billion-dollar compensation claims…
OECD WG on bribery raises concerns over Slovenia’s insufficient safeguards to protect investigators and prosecutors from political influence in bribery cases
According to the Working Group, safeguards against influence in bribery investigations remain lacking, despite a recent decision that allows for constitutional review of parliamentary inquiries into prosecutors’ actions. Furthermore, Slovenia’s foreign bribery offence and corporate liability legislation do not fully meet the requirements of the Convention. Since joining the Convention, Slovenia has not successfully concluded any foreign bribery cases and legal persons have never been prosecuted for foreign or domestic bribery. Finally, time limits for using special investigative measures are too strict and likely contribute to difficulties in bringing successful cases…
OECD examines shifting global power dynamics and their impact on fragile contexts in new report, States of Fragility 2025
Fragility stems from risk exposure and weak resilience, assessed through six dimensions: economic, environmental, political, security, societal, and human.
UNODC notes 4% increase in Bolivian cocoa production from 2022 in latest monitoring report
The report highlights ongoing coca cultivation growth, increased eradication efforts, rising coca leaf prices, and significant drug seizures, reflecting both the challenges and responses to coca production in Bolivia.