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UNODC’s 2025 Afghanistan Opium Survey shows opium production down 32% but warns rising meth and economic hardship may push farmers back to illicit crops
The survey finds opium cultivation down by about one-fifth to 10,200 hectares and production falling by roughly one-third to 296 tons, reflecting continued market contraction since the 2022 ban. It warns, however, that criminal networks may be diversifying into methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs, posing new regional and global trafficking risks…
MAS’s Financial Stability Review 2025 flags rising cyber, AI-driven, and cross-border financial-crime risks, urging stronger governance and tougher system resilience across FIs
The review highlights growing risks from technology-enabled threats—particularly cyberattacks, data breaches, and the misuse of advanced technologies such as AI—while emphasising that strong governance, resilient systems, and enhanced supervisory oversight are essential to prevent exploitation of the financial system. It also flags concerns around cross-border illicit flows, fraud, and vulnerabilities arising…
FINTRAC and GRI’s FIFAI II forum brought together Canadian financial leaders to tackle how AI is revolutionising financial crime detection, data integrity, talent, and regulatory compliance
The interim report summarises key discussions from the October 1, 2025 session co-hosted by Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and GRI, which explored emerging risks such as AI-enhanced fraud, data manipulation, proliferation of threat-actor capabilities, and regulatory gaps in Canada’s financial-crime ecosystem. It also outlines strategic opportunities identified…
FINTRAC’s P2P Information Sharing guidance allows reporting entities to share personal data without consent under an approved code of practice to enhance ML/TF and sanctions-evasion detection
This information sharing is governed by an approved code of practice, submitted to FINTRAC and the Privacy Commissioner, which sets out the types of data that can be shared, secure methods for transmission, and safeguards including access controls, encryption, breach response, and data retention policies. Exchanges can only occur between entities within the same approved code, which must be renewed or updated at least every five years, enabling organizations to gain a fuller picture of client activity and more effectively identify suspicious behaviour…
FINTRAC’s 2024–25 Annual report highlights record financial intelligence disclosures, major drug and crime seizures, risk-based regulatory actions, and cutting-edge AI and global collaboration to combat FC
FINTRAC’s Annual Report 2024 – 25: Safe Canadians, Secure Economy details the agency’s expanded contribution to federal efforts targeting the illicit-opioid crisis, including over 100 actionable law-enforcement disclosures between November 2024 and March 2025 related to illicit-opioid networks. The report also underscores the centre’s broader operational impact in supporting investigations into money-laundering…
Dubai FSA issues Consultation paper proposing major updates to its crypto-token framework, shifting suitability checks to firms and removing fund investment caps – feedback due by 31 Oct 25
The consultation paper proposes to shift from a regulator-recognised list of crypto-tokens to a model where firms must assess and document the suitability of tokens themselves – excluding fiat stablecoins, which remain subject to explicit DFSA approval. It also introduces monthly reporting obligations, removes certain jurisdictional barriers, relaxes fund-investor thresholds, and updates custody/disclosure rules to align with evolving…
INTERPOL and AFRIPOL’s Operation Catalyst across 6 African nations results in 83 arrests, 160 persons of interest, and uncovers $260M in virtual currencies linked to terrorism, fraud, and cybercrime
The operation uncovered approximately USD 260 million in fiat and virtual currencies potentially linked to terrorism-related activities, with about USD 600,000 seized. Arrests included individuals involved in terrorism, financial fraud, cyber-enabled scams, and illicit use of virtual assets. The operation highlighted the complex interplay between various criminal activities and underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts to combat terrorism financing…
AUSTRAC releases guidance for current and new reporting entities on AML/CTF reforms, effective 1 July 2026 – extending obligations to real estate, accounting, legal, and precious metals sectors
The guidance emphasizes a risk-based approach to AML/CTF programs, enhanced customer due diligence, and mandatory reporting of suspicious transactions to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. AUSTRAC aims to address evolving criminal tactics and support newly regulated sectors with resources and sector-specific guidance to strengthen financial crime prevention…
GAFILAT’s compliance report upgrades Bolivia for stronger proliferation sanctions, BO rules, and AML/CFT enforcement, leaving no non-compliant areas and only six partially compliant
Latest follow-up report notes significant enhancements to Bolivia’s legal and institutional framework, particularly through new regulations on targeted financial sanctions, beneficial ownership disclosure, and sanctions enforcement across reporting sectors. It also observes that while technical compliance has improved, further progress is needed to strengthen effectiveness, notably in non-profit oversight and individual accountability for ownership transparency…
Singapore Police Force investigates 208 suspects, including money mules, involved in 650+ scams that laundered over SGD 8.2 million in illicit funds
These suspects—aged 15 to 77—are believed to have facilitated over 650 scam cases, enabling the laundering of illicit funds linked to e-commerce, job, investment, and impersonation scams, which defrauded victims of more than SGD 8.2 million. The police warned that allowing others to use one’s bank accounts or mobile…
MENAFATF’s 4th follow-up report upgrades Egypt to ‘Largely Compliant’ on FATF R.3, citing strong legal reforms yet ongoing gaps in tackling organised crime and AML/CFT enforcement
The report recognizes Egypt’s continued progress in enhancing its AML/CFT framework, particularly through legislative amendments, judicial clarification, and stronger institutional coordination. It also emphasizes the need for deeper operational effectiveness, improved risk-based supervision, and fuller integration of non-financial sectors into the national AML/CFT system…
MENAFATF’s 5th follow-up report elevates Jordan’s AML/CFT ratings, recognising enhanced NPO oversight, DNFBP measures, and beneficial ownership controls
MENAFATF’s 5th Enhanced Follow-Up Report highlights substantial legal and supervisory reforms, re-rating four FATF Recommendations upward and concluding Jordan’s current follow-up process before its 2027 mutual evaluation…