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Europol arrests 25 in global crackdown on AI-generated child abuse material, as EU weighs new laws to criminalize AI-generated CSAM and strengthen online platform accountability
Europol, in coordination with law enforcement from 19 countries, arrested 25 individuals in Operation Cumberland, one of the first cases targeting fully AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). EC is now proposing new regulations to criminalize synthetic CSAM, strengthen platform accountability, and enhance law enforcement tools as many EU Member States lack specific legislation…
EBA approves the European Commission’s changes to MiCAR RTS but urges future updates to include key supervisory measures like market abuse policies and independent DLT audits
While the EBA accepts the amendments, including the deletion of certain elements and the clarification of internal governance requirements, it urges further updates to include essential supervisory measures like independent third-party audits for Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and a more comprehensive assessment of the management body’s suitability, especially regarding the concept of “good repute” for key personnel.
Swiss OAG imposes $1m fine on Morgan Stanley for failing to prevent laundering Greek bribery proceeds
The bank failed to detect suspicious activity and conduct adequate due diligence on source of funds deposited into accounts of a cousin of former Greek defence minister Apostolos-Athanasios Tsochatzopoulos, in 2010…
EU new report on “Algorithmic Discrimination under the AI Act and GDPR,” warns of growing legal uncertainty as the AI Act (Aug 2024) collides with strict GDPR data rules
Regulatory uncertainty over AI’s role in credit scoring, AML, and fraud detection grows as the AI Act permits processing sensitive data to detect bias, while GDPR imposes strict restrictions. Authorities, including the EDPB and national DPAs, are working on guidance, but no timeline has been set…
Europol unveils 7-Step Ethical Framework for Law Enforcement Tech – Balancing Innovation with Transparency & Accountability
The report presents a value-based framework to help law enforcement assess the ethical implications of emerging technologies, focusing on identifying moral concerns, risks, and benefits, while ensuring lawful and proportional use. It explores case studies of technologies like video analytics, AI risk assessment, and automated online investigations, examining privacy, fairness, and legal issues…
Europol dismantles Russian hawala money laundering network €1m seized, 14 arrested in Spain & Portugal
Supported by Europol, Spanish National Police officers collaborated with Portugal on joint operations aligned with the EU Security Union Strategy. This strategy focuses on enhancing security, addressing evolving threats, and protecting Europeans from terrorism and organized crime. Through coordinated efforts, EU Member States, with the help of the European Commission, EU agencies, and funding, target criminal networks and their business models…
EU-funded initiative strengthens Poland’s central bureau of investigation & police units with advanced intelligence sharing to combat organised crime
With EU funding Poland’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) collaborated with police operational units to enhance intelligence sharing and response coordination during emergencies involving terrorism and organised crime. The project trained 25 instructors and 250 officers through simulations, focusing on suspect searches, hostage situations, and tactical interventions. Detailed response plans and protocols were developed to…
MEPs are in the process of selecting five candidates for the AMLA Executive Board, with top contenders from Germany, Lithuania, Denmark, Ireland, and Spain
MEPs selects 5 candidates for the new AMLA Executive Board, including former FATF President Marcus Pleyer (Germany), along with representatives from Lithuania, Denmark, Ireland, and Spain
EU updates tax blacklist: Brunei added to watchlist, Costa Rica & Curaçao exit after reforms
This update is a significant milestone in the EU’s efforts to tackle tax fraud, evasion, and avoidance worldwide…
OLAF uncovers €91M fraud in EU-funded Ukraine aid, exposing rigged procurement, overpricing, and misuse of EU funds
The EU’s anti-fraud office, OLAF, has completed its investigation into serious irregularities in a €114M project managed by Poland’s RARS, recommending the recovery of €91M. The probe revealed overpricing, lack of competition, and undue advantages in the procurement of power generators for Ukraine, with some contractors inflating costs by up to 40%. Cooperation with the Polish authorities led to multiple arrests, safeguarding an additional €22M from misuse…
BaFin warns against the website amgfinancialeu.com and points to suspected identity fraud
ESMA’s 2025 Risk Monitoring Report warns of market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, cryptocurrency corrections, rising cyber threats, and the need to strengthen EU capital markets
ESMA reiterates warnings about speculation, despite booming crypto markets and notes growing cyber threats amid geopolitical tensions. The EU’s corporate financing environment is considered weak, although credit risk might ease with lower interest rates. In addition, the debt maturity wall from 2025-2028 raises sustainability concerns.