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Eurojust’s interactive case study showcases how a JIT tackled cross-border investment fraud through real-time cooperation, key tactics, and strategic coordination to combat FC
A joint investigation team (JIT) is a powerful tool enabling law enforcement and judicial authorities from different countries to coordinate complex cross-border investigations. Through an interactive case study on investment fraud, this presentation showcases how a JIT works in practice—highlighting key operational choices, challenges, and successes in bringing criminals to justice…
CSSF’s 2025 NRA Report flags foreign criminal proceeds as Luxembourg’s top ML threat – driven by fraud, corruption, tax crimes, and drug trafficking, prompting stronger oversight and transparency
The report highlights that ML is primarily fueled by proceeds of foreign crimes, particularly fraud, tax evasion, corruption, and bribery. Domestic threats are less significant, with key risks arising from fraud, robbery, and drug trafficking. Legal arrangements now pose the highest inherent risk, followed by commercial companies, due to opaque and complex ownership structures….
EU-UAE deepens AML/CTF partnership at 8th Dialogue in Abu Dhabi, pledging stronger judicial coordination, law enforcement cooperation, and intelligence sharing to tackle emerging FC risks
The dialogue focused on deepening strategic partnerships between law enforcement and regulatory bodies, addressing emerging risks in money laundering and terrorist financing, and establishing clearer frameworks for cross-border cooperation. Both parties committed to improving transparency, increasing the effectiveness of financial investigations, and aligning their efforts with international compliance standards…
OLAF and Romanian authorities lead efforts using advanced digital tools to combat fraud, protect the EU budget, and enhance cross-border cooperation for more effective FC detection and investigation
Running from 20-23 May 2025, the Technical Workshop on Digital Anti-Fraud Tools brought together nearly 100 anti-fraud experts from EU Member States, the European Court of Auditors (ECA), EPPO, Eurojust, Europol, and OLAF. The event focuses on building a community of digitally skilled anti-fraud specialists and identifying best practices in anti-fraud detection and investigation in digital environments. It is also aimed at fostering synergies in the development of data-driven tools – including artificial intelligence…
EBA launches consultation on enhanced ESG and shadow banking disclosure rules, aiming to boost transparency, consistency, and simplify reporting – open until 22 Aug 2025
The proposal seeks to improve transparency without adding burdens for large listed banks, offering simplified disclosures for smaller institutions and transitional supervisory flexibility during implementation…
Europol’s latest podcast explores how criminal networks exploit financial loopholes and corruption to destabilise the EU, calling for urgent action on coordination, data sharing, and cybercrime vigilance
Serious and organised crime is not just a threat to public safety; it impacts the very foundations of the EU and its society. It has a double destabilising effect on the EU. It undermines the EU’s economy, rule of law and society by generating illicit proceeds, spreading violence, and normalising corruption…
EBA Annual Report 2024 reveals a robust push to advance regulatory reforms, green finance, data transparency, and crypto rules, while boosting resilience against financial, climate, and cyber threats
In 2024, the EBA advanced Basel III reforms, ESG integration, and stress-testing while refining the Single Rulebook and strengthening oversight of banks, investment firms, and crypto-asset markets. It also accelerated work on DORA and MiCA implementation, enhanced AML/CFT readiness, expanded data capabilities via EUCLID, and laid groundwork for the new AML Authority launching in 2025…
Switzerland’s MROS 2025 Typology Report flags key ML risks: nostro a/c abuse, virtual assets, shell companies, real estate and art market abuse, and sanctions evasion – urging stronger financial controls
The guidance provides financial intermediaries and merchants with practical tools to better detect suspicious activities. By enhancing detection across the financial sector, MROS strengthens the role of institutions in combating these complex crimes, demonstrating Switzerland’s commitment to international standards and closer public-private cooperation in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing…
Europol Fraud Report 2024 warns that fraudsters are exploiting public IP data and AI tools to execute a multimillion-euro scam, deceiving rights holders with fake fees and forged documents
In a new situation report, Europol and the EUIPO find a sharp rise in cross-border intellectual property fraud, driven by scammers exploiting publicly accessible IP data and digital tools, including generative AI, to impersonate official bodies and issue fake payment requests…
Eurojust tackled record levels of cross-border crime in 2024, seizing €20bn in drugs, freezing €1bn in assets, and arresting 1,200 suspects
Eurojust’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a significant rise in its operational activity, with nearly 13,000 cross-border crime cases handled—reflecting over a 60% increase in five years—and the launch of the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN) to strengthen global partnerships.
Europol disrupts a major criminal parallel banking network, seizing €4.5m and arresting 17 suspects in crypto-to-cash laundering fueling migrant smuggling and drug trafficking
The criminal network was involved in providing illicit financial services such as illegal hawala banking, cash courier activities, and converting cryptocurrencies into cash, primarily to launder money for migrant smuggling and drug trafficking groups. Investigators revealed that the network facilitated the movement of over €21 million in illicit funds and operated separate branches targeting different criminal communities…
BaFin’s 2024 Annual report highlights key risks including cyber threats, AML shortcomings, and real estate vulnerabilities impacting the financial sector
The report highlights concerns about the effectiveness of AML measures, including vulnerabilities in detecting and preventing money laundering through international payments, complex products, and high-risk sectors. Specific examples include weaknesses in detecting suspicious activity and safeguarding customer accounts from hacking…