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UNODC publishes report on Drug Trafficking Dynamics across Iraq and the Middle East highlighting the trends and responses
The report sheds light on the increasingly complex and dynamic drug trafficking landscape across the Near and Middle East region, and the efforts invested by Iraq and other countries in the region in confronting this threat. This can serve as a roadmap to assist national, regional, and international counterparts in implementing coordinated strategies to prevent and reduce drug production, trafficking, and consumption…
AUSTRAC urges stricter regulations to address the growing use of cryptocurrencies in criminal activities in Australia
The Australian Government is dedicated to collaborating with international partners to exchange intelligence and bolster defenses against ML threats at domestic, regional, and global levels. This effort is supported by various multilateral and bilateral agreements managed through its agencies…
FinCEN and other agencies have issued an interagency statement on proposed rulemakings aimed at strengthening and modernising financial institutions’ AML/CFT programmes
The proposed amendments are based on changes to the Bank Secrecy Act as enacted by the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (the “AML Act”) and are a key component of Treasury’s objective of building a more effective and risk-based AML/CFT regulatory and supervisory regime…
INTERPOL and Europol investigators from 25 countries dismantle an international operation against art trafficking, resulting in 85 arrests and the recovery of more than 6,400 cultural goods
During Pandora VIII, several thousand checks were carried out at airports, ports and border crossing points, as well as in auction houses, museums and private residences. Law enforcement also patrolled the web and conducted 6,000 online checks, leading to the recovery of 580 stolen goods. A total of 113 criminal and 137 administrative cases are still ongoing, with more arrests and seizures expected…
Bloomberg: ECB is pushing UK Fintech Revolut to bolster EU Bank controls amid review
The European Central Bank is urging Revolut to enhance financial crime controls and governance at its EU unit following similar issues to those delaying the UK fintech’s banking license bid. Having recently taken direct supervision of Revolut Holdings Europe UAB, the ECB has identified several deficiencies in the unit’s control environment and is demanding improvements…
FATF publishes targeted update on implementation of the FATF standards on Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
FATF’s report finds that while some jurisdictions have made progress in putting AML/CFT regulation in place, global implementation is still lagging. There are several governments which have yet to take any significant steps to regulate the sector, and these countries need to prioritise implementing the Standards in full as a matter of urgency.
FATF provides update on New Zealand’s progress in strengthening measures to tackle ML and TF
FATF re-rates the country on 5 Recommendations in recognition of steps taken to address weakness identified in the 2021 Mutual Evaluation Round and in the 2022 follow-up report.
HMRC investigates whether Harrods perfume seller knowingly exported perfumes to Russia in breach of UK export restrictions on luxury goods.
FCA sets out the final rules and guidance necessary to implement the Overseas Funds Regime
The gateway for eligible funds to apply for recognition under the OFR is scheduled to open later this year: in September for new schemes and starting from October for funds currently in the temporary marketing permissions regime (TMPR).
EPPO uncovers €8.8 million VAT fraud involving cleaning products and beverages in Italy
Two individuals were arrested today in Italy, on suspicion of orchestrating an €8.8 million VAT fraud involving the trade of cleaning products and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The Italian Financial Police of Verona also executed a freezing order, at the EPPO’s request, targeting bank accounts, real estate and other assets…
INTERPOL operation strikes major blow against West African financial crime, seizing millions in illegal assets, including cryptocurrencies and luxury items
The volume of financial fraud stemming from West Africa is alarming and increasing. This operation’s results underscore the critical need for international law enforcement collaboration to combat these extensive criminal networks. By identifying suspects, recovering illicit funds and putting some of West Africa’s most dangerous organized crime leaders behind bars, we are able to weaken their influence and reduce their capacity to harm communities around the world…
FATF publishes follow-up report to Tajikistan’s assessment of AML and CTF measures
Tajikistan has demonstrated significant progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies noted in the Mutual Evaluation and has been upgraded on 6 Recommendations.