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Europol uncovers a €6.7m healthcare fraud and ML scheme in France, where fraudsters used stolen diplomas to create fake hearing aid companies and laundered funds via shell companies
French authorities arrested eight key suspects, seizing €195,000 in assets, including bank funds and luxury items. Intelligence from France led to a German investigation targeting the laundering network. German authorities investigators, raided eight locations, including a major company suspected of funnelling illicit funds. Over 100 officers seized real estate, 73 luxury vehicles, and €260,000 in cash…
MEPs approve the appointment of 5 candidates for the AMLA Executive Board, advancing appointments of experts from Lithuania, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, and Spain
The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties and Economic Affairs Committees have approved Bruna Szego, Marcus Pleyer, Simonas Krėpšta, Derville Rowland, and Jan Reinder De Carpentier. Their appointments now await formal endorsement by the EP President, group leaders, and the Council of the EU, expected to pass..
EBA issues consultation on the first set of rules that will complement the EU AML Package
They relate to information institutions will need to obtain in the CDD context; how AMLA will decide which institutions it will supervise directly; how national supervisors will assess ML/TF risks associated with entities within their remit; and how they will enforce compliance with AML/CFT rules. The consultation is open until 6 June. These technical standards will be central to the EU’s new AML/CFT…
ENISA’s European finance sector Cyber Threat Landscape Report reveals 488 cyber incidents, with a rise in crypto-related cybercrime, with banks the most affected (46%)
The report highlights a surge in ransomware, social engineering, data breaches, and crypto-related cybercrime. Banks were the most frequently targeted (46%), followed by public finance organizations (13%). Companies must focus on strengthening cybersecurity defenses, enhancing incident response plans, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations to mitigate growing threats and prevent significant financial losses…
OCCRP reports Spanish authorities uncovered a €1.3m Social Security fraud involving care and construction firms, with 4 arrests for concealing income and evading payments
Financial audits revealed hidden assets leading to the arrest of four individuals. The companies, one in elderly care and the other in construction, used deceptive practices to evade Social Security dues, including hiding income and using third-party accounts. The investigation highlights the effectiveness of financial audits in detecting fraud and underscores the legal consequences of such financial crimes…
Europol launches EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment 2025, highlighting a fundamental shift in organised crime – evolving tactics, tools & structures
The report reveals key trends in organised crime, including the increasing use of digital platforms and technology for cybercrime and trafficking, and the rise of transnational networks exploiting EU borders for drug, weapon, and human trafficking. It also highlights growing threats linked to high-value goods, money laundering, and corruption in both established and emerging markets…
EU Tax Observatory study reveals that BO transparency is a key factor in reducing illicit offshore investment in UK real estate
The findings suggest that transparency measures have increased the cost of anonymous investments. However, the study also points to challenges in full implementation, as some investors continue to hide their ownership. The report underscores the need for stronger enforcement to ensure wider compliance and to amplify the impact of these reforms on global property markets…
RUSI hosts the Netherlands FIU Head in an STR podcast, discussing the country’s approach to illicit finance, evolving financial crime, and international collaboration
The podcast discusses how these illicit activities fund criminal organizations, destabilize governments and enable terrorism making them significant threats to national and international stability. The podcast also highlights the urgent need for robust policy responses, emphasizing the role of democracies and international institutions in strengthening financial regulations, improving enforcement mechanisms, and fostering cross-border…
Europol and Latin America bust major cocaine trafficking network in Ecuador, exposing front companies and illicit money flows – 36 arrested, 73 tonnes seized
The network employed a sophisticated method to launder drug proceeds, using front companies that acted as legitimate businesses to disguise illicit financial activities. These companies were often set up to create the illusion of lawful operations while facilitating the flow of illicit money. Additionally, transport firms were enlisted to handle the logistical aspect of moving the cocaine, using their legitimate operations to cover up the trafficking…
Sweden’s FI targets sectors with elevated ML risks in 2025, including digital banking services, crypto actors, and small to mid-size banks, with a focus on strengthening controls and compliance
The risks are currently assessed to be located in firms that offer digital banking services, crypto actors, and small and mid-size banks. We also observe risks in areas such as in correspondent relationships and in the provision of client funds accounts. Some of the risks are also sector-wide, such as the use of companies as instruments for crime, the continued elevated risk of terrorist financing, and deficiencies in compliance with international sanctions…
Europol and Brazil strengthen security ties with historic agreement for intelligence-sharing to combat organised crime and terrorism
The agreement enabled Europol and Brazilian law enforcement to share intelligence in the fight against organised crime and terrorism, making Brazil the first Latin American country to formalise such a partnership. Building on cooperation since 2017 in drug trafficking, cybercrime, and human trafficking, the deal enhances cross-border crime-fighting and strengthens Europol’s global security strategy, pending European Parliament approval…
EPPO’s 2024 Annual Report reveals 38% rise in active investigations, targeting €24.8B in EU fraud, with a focus on cross-border VAT fraud and NextGenerationEU funding misuse
The report shows a 38% increase in active investigations, reaching a total of 2,666 cases with an estimated damage of €24.8Bn. The rise in investigations, particularly related to cross-border VAT fraud and NextGenerationEU funding misuse, underscores the growing threat to EU financial interests, with €849M in assets frozen and 205 indictments filed…