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US DoJ and FBI seize more than $6m in alleged proceeds of a crypto-confidence scheme
Cryptocurrency confidence investment schemes begin by criminals contacting potential victims through seemingly misdirected text messages, dating applications, or professional meetup or investment groups. Next, using various means of manipulation, the criminal gains the victim’s affection and trust…
Europol and Eurojust dismantles an encrypted communication platform used for criminal activities like drug trafficking, corruption, and ML, leading to 50+ arrests and assets seizure
Due to servers being located in France, French authorities started investigations into the platform. The platform’s robust encryption made it ideal for criminal networks to use for their activities. It was mostly used for drug trafficking but also for other criminal activities, such as arms trading, homicide, robbery, kidnapping, and money laundering…
IMF publishes working paper analysing the impact of financial inclusion (FI) on various bank risk dimensions, including systemic risk
Findings reveal that contrary to developed countries, credit expansions are linked to lower commercial banking risks, underscoring the benefits of loan diversification in developing and emerging economies.
OPBAS 5th Report highlights the urgent need for reform in AML oversight within the UK legal and accountancy sector
While most Professional Body Supervisors (PBSs) are compliant with AML regulations, the effectiveness of their supervisory practices is inconsistent. The report highlights deficiencies in risk-based approaches, with many PBSs only applying these measures to high-risk populations, neglecting medium- and low-risk groups…
Eurojust launches the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN) to effectively address serious offenses, including drug trafficking, ML, human trafficking, and cybercrime
The EJOCN will focus on horizontal issues that arise in the investigation and prosecution of high-risk criminal networks. It will allow prosecutors to tackle recurring legal challenges and identify new, practical opportunities to cooperate…
Egmont Group suspends FIU Colombia’s access to the Egmont Secure Web (ESW) due to an unauthorised disclosure of information
Such events highlight the importance of maintaining a firm position on protecting the security of the information of our members in the ESW. The autonomy and operational independence of FIUs, as well as the principles for data protection and confidentiality, are essential and our collective security and the integrity of information exchange rely on this commitment.
Intellinews: JPMorgan Chase and HSBC allegedly unknowingly processed payments for Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin
Leading Western banks JPMorgan Chase and HSBC unknowingly processed payments for companies linked to the Wagner Group leader. These transactions supported Wagner’s operations in Africa, which were profited from regimes by securing mining concessions. While the banks denied knowledge of Wagner’s involvement, the leaked documents highlight how the group blurred the lines between legitimate and illicit activities…
FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Ontario Inc. for non-compliance with the Proceeds of Crime (ML) and TF Act and associated Regulations
The administrative violations include failure to develop and apply its policies and procedures in practice in relation to know your client requirements, and ongoing monitoring of business relationships; failure to assess and document money laundering or terrorist activity financing risks of its clients and business relationships, geographic locations, products and delivery channels, and new technologies…
EPPO in Italy executes a freezing order of €114K against a company involved in the non-specialised wholesale trade of food and tobacco, suspected of defrauding funds
It is alleged that the owner of the company falsified the company’s financial statements, indicating higher revenues than the actual ones, to be eligible for obtaining RRF funds for the development of an e-commerce platform. He then submitted the request to SIMEST, Italy’s financial institution for the development and promotion of the activities of Italian companies, and responsible for managing and distributing RRF funds in these projects, which granted the company €228 000 in total…
INTERPOL’s Law Enforcement Intellectual Property (IP) Conference focuses on enhancing security in free trade zones and supply chains while developing strategies and partnerships to combat IP crime
This conference addresses 3 key areas notably coordinating responses, aligning resources and leveraging opportunities. This will provide new impetus to our united efforts to tackle this threat, which not only harms public health, but also damages economies, undermining communities…
Yahoo Finance: Danske Bank’s settlement in France concludes the final investigation into suspected ML
Danske Bank has settled with French authorities concluding the last investigation related to suspected ML in Estonia with a payment of US $7 million. This settlement follows multiple investigations prompted by a 2018 internal probe that revealed approximately 200 billion euros in suspicious transactions. Danske’s senior general counsel noted that this marks the final inquiry into the bank concerning its non-resident portfolio from the Estonian branch…
Finance Magnates: Australia’s financial watchdog is seeking a technology partner for a 5-year initiative to combat fraud
Australia’s financial regulator is seeking a tech partner for a five-year contract to tackle fraudulent websites targeting investors with the current deal ending in June 2025. The initiative supports the government’s “Fighting Scams” campaign focusing on fake investment platforms and crypto scams. Since July 2023, ASIC has removed over 7300 scam websites as investment fraud losses in Australia hit US $1.3 billion in 2023…