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FATF finds evidence that Cabo Verde has made modest progress in resolving some technical compliance deficiencies in its latest follow-up report
The FATF Follow-Up Report finds that Cabo Verde has upgraded Recommendation 2 (National cooperation and coordination) from Partially Compliant to Largely Compliant, reflecting better institutional coordination and strategic frameworks. However, it downgraded Recommendation 15 (New technologies / VASP-related risks) to Non-Compliant, and leaves unresolved deficiencies in a total of 15 Recommendations, keeping Cabo Verde under enhanced monitoring status.
AUSTRAC urges FIs to flag suspicious small transactions linked to child sexual exploitation in high-risk areas to help prevent and disrupt abuse
Such transactions often involve low-value payments, typically between $15 and $500, sent to high-risk jurisdictions like the Philippines, Thailand, or Mexico, and may show patterns such as frequent small transfers or links to known exploitative entities. The agency emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious matter reports (SMRs), international funds transfer instructions (IFTIs), and cryptocurrency….
UAE FIU’s 2024 Annual Report highlights its pivotal role in AML/CFT efforts, through improved financial intelligence, STR/SAR analysis, inter-agency coordination, and legislative support
UK-UAE issue joint statement after bilateral meeting, reaffirming their partnership and strengthening cooperation to combat illicit finance, including ML, fraud and other FC
The discussions aimed to deepen collaboration on strategic priorities, enhance bilateral dialogue, and facilitate the exchange of best practices and information across regulatory, supervisory, law enforcement, and judicial domains. Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized the importance of cross-border cooperation in tackling illicit finance, stating that the engagement with the UAE marks a significant step in joint efforts…
AUSTRAC’s new AML/CTF Rules 2025, effective in phases from 31 March and 1 July 2026, strengthen obligations for reporting entities and new sectors, boosting efforts to detect and combat ML/TF risks
The rules will be implemented in phases: 31 March 2026: Changes to AML/CTF obligations commence for current reporting entities, excluding threshold transaction reporting and suspicious matter reporting, which will remain unchanged until 2029. 31 March 2026: Enrolment opens for newly regulated sectors (tranche 2). 1 July 2026: AML/CTF obligations begin for tranche 2 entities…
ESAAMLG’s Mutual Evaluation Report finds Eritrea’s AML/CFT framework largely ineffective, with low risk understanding, weak enforcement, and critical gaps in supervision, financial intelligence, and international cooperation
The ESAAMLG Mutual Evaluation Report highlights that Eritrea lacks an operational Financial Intelligence Unit, effective supervision of financial institutions and DNFBPs, and coordinated AML/CFT policies, leaving the country unable to effectively detect, investigate, or prosecute ML/TF. It also notes critical deficiencies in risk assessment, customer due diligence, targeted financial sanctions, and international cooperation, resulting in minimal asset recovery and weak implementation of preventive measures.
INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 dismantles 11,432 cybercrime and fraud networks across 18 African countries, arresting 1,209 offenders and recovering $97.4M in illicit funds
Operation Serengeti 2.0, conducted from June to August 2025, targeted high-impact cybercrimes such as ransomware, online scams, and business email compromise (BEC), which were identified as prominent threats in the recent INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report. The operation also led to the dismantling of 25 cryptocurrency mining centers in Angola, the confiscation of 45 illicit power stations…
FINTRAC releases its 2025 NRA, highlighting Canada’s key ML/TF risks and guiding businesses to integrate these insights into their risk-based compliance programs
This comprehensive analysis identifies and evaluates the most significant risks facing Canada, providing businesses with insights to inform their compliance programs. FINTRAC expects businesses to integrate this assessment into their risk-based approach, using it to identify and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities specific to their operations. The assessment is regularly updated to reflect the evolving landscape of financial crime…
HKMA warns of a fraudulent app posing as Bank of Singapore, using phishing and fake logins to steal data and enable unauthorized transactions
The alert underscores the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals who are deploying fake apps and phishing attempts to capture sensitive customer information, including login credentials and one-time passwords. HKMA reminded the public that legitimate banks will never request such information via SMS, email, or embedded links, and emphasized adherence to established security protocols to mitigate risk…
CommBank and OpenAI embark on Australia-first strategic partnership to explore advanced generative AI solutions for stronger scam and fraud detection and enhanced personalised customer services
Under this agreement, CommBank engineers and OpenAI specialists will work together to integrate AI-driven solutions that enhance scam detection, monitor suspicious transactions, and deliver more personalized, secure services to customers. Employees will progressively gain access to enterprise-grade AI tools, including ChatGPT Enterprise, alongside comprehensive upskilling programs to ensure responsible and effective AI usage…
Uruguay launches its 2025-2030 National Strategy to combat ML/TF and weapons proliferation, targeting drug trafficking, corruption, and high-risk sectors like soccer player transfers
The plan aims to strengthen legal frameworks, enhance institutional coordination, and improve enforcement mechanisms. A key component is the Integrated System for Combating Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking (SILCON), which facilitates real-time intelligence sharing among agencies. The strategy also focuses on sectors vulnerable to money laundering, including real estate and professional sports…
Canada’s Federal Police indict four men in a CAD 1M casino ATM fraud scheme, while a fifth faces drug trafficking after evidence of fraud, ML, and cocaine was found
The investigation uncovered coordinated high-value cash withdrawals designed to exploit financial institutions while evading detection, resulting in losses exceeding $1 million. Law enforcement executed multiple search warrants that revealed not only evidence of fraud and money laundering but also drug trafficking activity linked to one of the suspects. This case highlights the evolving methods criminals are employing in casino-based…