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FCA successfully convicts a money launderer who violated regulations by operating an unauthorised investment scheme
From 2008 to 2011, Mr Walker helped to source land and undertook conveyancing, registration and consultancy services for plots of land being sold as part of an unauthorised collective investment scheme. This scheme ultimately defrauded consumers of over £4.25 million; on occasions Mr Walker even received monies from investors into his solicitor’s client account.
UK Govt unveils draft law that would require banks to give customers a 3-months notice period and a detailed explanation before de-banking
The legislative move comes months after NatWest’s CEO stepped down in the wake of allegations that a former Brexit Party leader was “de-banked” over his political views…
EU Parliament reaches provisional deal on making firearms import and export more transparent to fight trafficking
Under the updated and more harmonised rules, all imports and a vast majority of export of firearms for civilian use will be subject to closer supervision without compromising trade.
US DoJ announces sentences leader of drug trafficking organisation sentenced for international cocaine trafficking conspiracy
The leader of the Lorenzana drug trafficking organization was sentenced last week to 33 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $27 million for charges related to international drug trafficking.
US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivers keynote remarks at the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on white collar crime
It was stated that accountability promotes fairness, drives deterrence, and fosters respect for the rule of law. At its best, it should also encourage investments in building a culture of compliance…
Nasdaq Global Financial Crime Report 2024 finds that more than $3.1 trillion in illicit funds flowed through the global financial system last year
This includes nearly $800 billion in drug trafficking, nearly $350 billion in human trafficking, and more than $11 billion in terrorist financing. The report also reveals that losses from fraud scams and bank fraud schemes accounted for nearly $500 billion globally in 2023…
The EU Council and EU Parliament strike a deal on the regulation prohibiting in the EU market products made with forced labour
The provisional agreement reached between the two co-legislators supports the main objective of the proposal to prohibit the placing and making available on the EU market, or the export from the EU market, of any product made using forced labour…
UK Govt considers softening AML regulations to support fintech innovation
The proposed changes aim to strike a balance between preventing financial crimes and promoting technological advancements. The new rules could include allowing simplified customer due diligence processes for low-risk transactions and utilizing digital identification methods. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is also exploring the potential use of biometric technology for identity verification.
The European Commission adds Kenya and Namibia to the list in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 of high-risk third countries under 4MLD
The Commission considers that Kenya and Namibia have strategic deficiencies in their respective AML/CFT regimes. The Commission has also taken into account the fact that these countries were identified in the FATF list of ‘Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring’ in February 2024.
Europol releases podcast: ‘Targeting Dark Finances’ highlighting how economic and financial crime is becoming more complex
Covers a case led by the French Gendarmerie with the active support of Europol, who arrested in Burgundy a high-profile fugitive from Ukraine involved in a complex case of international fraud that resulted in the seizure of a castle, a vintage Rolls Royce Phantom and 3 works of art by Salvador Dali.
Moody’s releases financial crime documentary series ‘The Infinite Game: Inside the constantly evolving global battle with financial crime’
Spotlights why financial crime countermeasures can never become “set and forget” activities. Each of the three 10-minute episodes highlights the scale of the challenge posed by sophisticated criminal tactics that are carefully designed to grow illegal profits.
MONEYVAL publishes 2nd enhanced follow-up report and technical compliance re-rating on the Slovak Republic
Concludes that the Slovak Republic has taken positive steps towards improving its anti-money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime, in particular concerning compliance with the Financial Action Task Force’s Recommendation 26 on the regulation and supervision of financial institutions.