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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.

A ruling in a commercial dispute in London has revealed that prosecutors are considering a case against the director of a high-end perfume distributor suspected of breaching export controls on the sale of luxury goods to Russia..

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.

Wolfsberg Group publishes note on applying the Wolfsberg correspondent banking due diligence questionnaire in Brazil

The Wolfsberg Group (the Group) has engaged with Abracam (The Brazilian Foreign Exchange Association) to better understand their proposal to introduce a process to validate local institutions’ responses to the Wolfsberg Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Questionnaire (CBDDQ), with the validation performed by an independent auditing company.

EPPO opens an investigation into attempted EU funding fraud involving the construction of a waste treatment plant in Slovakia

According to the preliminary investigation, during the approval procedure, the beneficiary submitted additional documents as part of the grant application, which contained incorrect and incomplete information relating to the project documentation for planning permission…

MONEYVAL acknowledges Jersey’s progress in combatting money laundering and financing of terrorism

MONEYVAL calls on the jurisdiction to further reinforce the practical application of its frameworks for investigations and prosecutions for ML, as well as the enforcement of sanctions related to AML/CFT preventative measures…

Reuters: North Korean hackers transferred stolen cryptocurrency to a wallet used by an Asian payment firm

Huione Pay, a Cambodian payments firm, received over $150,000 in cryptocurrency from a wallet linked to North Korean hacking group Lazarus between June 2023 and February 2024. Lazarus, laundering funds in Southeast Asia, stole the crypto through phishing attacks on three companies in mid-2022…

Luxembourg to create dedicated AML unit within tax office to combat ML

A new team will be established within the Registration Duties, Estates, and VAT Authority to oversee AML/CFT controls, as well as the application of international financial sanctions. The new office aims to elevate the fight against ML to the same level of internal importance as traditional administrative matters within the agency…

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