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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…
Egmont Group issues statement on FIU Colombia
Due to recent actions involving FIU Colombia and the unauthorised disclosure of information provided by one of our members, the Egmont Group Heads of FIU have confirmed the suspension of FIU Colombia’s access to the Egmont Secure Web (ESW), which is the secure network used by our 177 members to exchange information related to money laundering, associated predicate offences, and terrorist financing.
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…
Arab Times: Kuwait has prohibited cash transactions for vehicle sales as part of efforts to combat ML
Kuwait’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has prohibited cash payments for vehicle sales, mandating transactions through banking channels to combat ML. This measure aims to improve fund tracking and ensure compliance, with violations subject to penalties. The ministry emphasized its dedication to fighting financial crimes that threaten the economy and the nation’s global standing…
OECD and UN announce next steps in collaboration on Artificial Intelligence (AI), a significant step to support globally coordinated AI governance
OECD and the UN will link their efforts to help governments improve the quality and timeliness of their policy response to AI’s opportunities and its risks…
ICIJ reveals that Antonio Mexia, a former Portuguese Govt official and current CEO, secretly held $5.9m in an offshore account in the British Virgin Islands
Account statements found by Expresso in the Pandora Papers reveal that in mid-2017 Miamex Ventures had $1.4 million in investment funds, $2.7 million in corporate bonds and $1.7 million in bank deposits, for a total market value of $5.9 million The documents analyzed by Expresso show that the funds were in an account managed by a Portuguese financial manager, Bernardo d’Orey, of EFG Capital. He did not respond to Expresso’s request for comment.
Guardian: HSBC urges tech companies to assist in reimbursing fraud victims
Most authorized push payment (APP) scams where individuals are tricked into transferring money to criminals are facilitated by text messages or fake ads on platforms like Instagram, Google, TikTok, and Facebook Marketplace. APP fraud losses reached £459.7m in 2023 with 232,429 cases.While banks are urged to stay vigilant, HSBC’s Callington emphasized that tech companies must also be held accountable…
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