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UK SFO freezes over £11K in cryptocurrency assets belonging to CEO of the collapsed Arena TV, marking its first use of new powers tackling crypto-related fraud
The assets were frozen following a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and will be held for up to nine months to allow any affected parties to come forward. The ongoing investigation has involved a raid, three arrests, and the search of three properties. Director of Operations Emma Luxton emphasized the SFO’s commitment to using every tool at its disposal to prevent criminals…
Denmark holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU as of July 2025 – crucial phase in concluding the long-awaited Anti‑Corruption Directive
With Denmark assuming the EU Council Presidency in July 2025, Transparency International stresses this is a decisive test of political will: either push through robust, harmonised EU anti‑corruption standards or allow entrenched national interests to dilute reforms. The coming months will determine whether Europe takes a historic step forward in fighting corruption or lets the opportunity slip away…
Basel’s 2024 Annual Report highlights key anti-corruption advances, including support for Ukraine, recovery of CHF 50M in stolen assets, and tackling corruption risks in environmental crimes
The Report details its impact across corruption prevention, asset recovery, and business integrity, highlighting significant advancements in both policy and practice. It emphasises capacity-building through training and innovative tools such as the Basel AML Index, and underscores strategic collective-action initiatives and partnerships driving governance reform even in conflict and high-risk regions…
OECD’s Phase 4 report applauds South Africa’s anti-corruption reforms but warns of weak foreign bribery enforcement, limited DPCI independence, and corporate liability gaps
The report on South Africa recognises progress in strengthening anti-corruption laws, whistleblower protections, and inter-agency cooperation. However, it highlights serious shortcomings in the enforcement of foreign bribery offences, the limited operational independence of the DPCI, and the need for clearer corporate liability frameworks and use of anti-money laundering tools to detect bribery…
GRECO’s 5th Evaluation Round Compliance report praises North Macedonia’s anti-corruption reforms and officially closes its procedure following strong progress in government and police sectors
GRECO has closed its compliance procedure for North Macedonia after finding that the country has fully implemented 17 of 23 recommendations—and partially implemented the remaining six—aimed at strengthening anti-corruption measures in central government and police forces. Progress includes enhanced transparency in government subcommittees…
OECD’s 2025 report notes progress in Eastern Europe and Central Asia’s anti-corruption efforts, but highlights ongoing challenges with execution, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement
Report highlights that while many countries have adopted anti-corruption strategies and increased stakeholder engagement, implementation remains uneven and risk-based approaches are rarely applied. It also identifies significant gaps in business integrity enforcement, including weak corporate governance frameworks, limited verification of beneficial ownership…
GRECO finds the Netherlands making progress on anti-corruption, but calls for deeper reforms in government integrity and oversight
GRECO’s report acknowledges that the Netherlands has fully implemented seven of the sixteen anti-corruption recommendations concerning central government and police, with eight partially implemented and one still outstanding. Despite progress—such as appointing confidential counsellors and drafting post-employment rules—GRECO urges further reforms, including a dedicated integrity policy, regular financial disclosures by ministers, and improved oversight mechanisms.
ICC’s 2025 Anti-corruption Clause aligns with its 2023 Rules, serving as a self-regulatory tool for businesses and a roadmap for governments to fight corruption
The clause provides model wording to help businesses embed anti-corruption commitments in contracts, promotes a risk-based and flexible approach, supports broader compliance frameworks, emphasizes conflict-of-interest prevention, and includes definitions, examples, and guidance on due diligence, monitoring, and post-contract safeguards…
OECD’s 2025 report on Counterfeiting, Piracy and the Swiss Economy reveals $4.7Bn in fake Swiss goods trade, costing $3Bn in sales and over 6,000 jobs loss – urging global action against illicit trade
The OECD highlights that while global trade drives economic growth and innovation, it also enables illicit activities like counterfeiting, which threaten market integrity and consumer trust. In 2021, counterfeit Swiss goods accounted for USD 4.7 billion globally, causing USD 3 billion in lost sales, over 6,000 job losses, and nearly USD 98 million in lost tax revenue, with the watchmaking sector most affected…
Basel’s 2025 report reveals how Collective Action is reshaping the fight against corruption, uniting businesses, govts, and civil society to foster integrity through collaboration and accountability
Tracing its evolution from a niche concept to a mainstream compliance strategy, the report showcases real-world examples, practitioner insights, and institutional support particularly through the Siemens Integrity Initiative that have helped embed Collective Action into global standards. With case studies, peer learning, and mentoring, Basel underscores the importance of trust, adaptability, and coordinated efforts in driving lasting anti-corruption impact across sectors…
UK SFO and U.S. DoJ strengthen their alliance to combat cross-border FC, boosting intelligence sharing and joint enforcement efforts against bribery, ML, fraud, and asset recovery
In a recent meeting, SFO Director Nick Ephgrave and DOJ Criminal Division Head Matthew Galeotti discussed strategies to encourage voluntary self-disclosure by companies and expedite complex investigations, aligning with the DOJ’s updated white-collar crime enforcement plan…
Australian National Audit Office finds that Defence Department failed to investigate bribery claims and manage conflicts in a major naval contract, exposing serious procurement integrity gaps
Report reveals that the Australian Department of Defence failed to formally investigate bribery allegations against its contractor, Naval Ship Management, and did not reassess contract risk or act on conflict-of-interest warnings—even when a senior official joined the contractor mid-procurement. As a result, Defence agreed to implement all nine ANAO recommendations aimed at strengthening oversight, documenting processes, and enforcing ethical procurement standards.