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Euro news: EU extends sanctions on 2,400 Russian entities and individuals after Hungary lifts veto
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to maintain the pressure on those who contribute to the ongoing conflict and its funding. This extension involves asset freezes and travel bans, affecting significant players in Russia’s political…
The Guardian: Mastercard and Visa are linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers out of thousands of pounds by processing their payments
Despite previous commitments to block transactions on unlicensed sites, Mastercard was available on nine such sites and Visa on two. Victims report significant financial losses, including inability to withdraw winnings and sudden account deletions. Both companies profit from these transactions, raising concerns about their compliance and the effectiveness of regulators…
ABC News: ‘Gold grifters’ scam defrauds Americans of $126m in 2024, with new investigation exposing a growing nationwide scheme fueled by rising gold prices
This fraud underscores the increasing complexity of scams targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly seniors, and involves international elements like call centers in India, indicating a global dimension to the operation. The case serves as a warning for financial institutions and regulators to bolster vigilance, particularly around fraud schemes that exploit public trust and financial insecurity…
Reuters: Prosecutors allege network of corruption in Milan planning probe
Italian prosecutors have arrested Giovanni Oggioni, a former senior official in Milan’s urban planning department, on charges including bribery, forgery and deception. The investigation alleges a network of corruption that enabled the illegal approval of building permits in exchange for personal benefits…
MSN: Vietnamese Authorities bust sophisticated cross-border ML ring that processed $78.5m in illicit funds
A key revelation in this case is that a woman operated as the ringleader of a sophisticated ML network which was an uncommon occurrence in organized financial crime. She oversaw the transfer of US $78.5 million in illicit funds through 30 front companies and 150 bank accounts, disguising proceeds from cross-border gambling and online fraud linked to a criminal syndicate in Cambodia. The case highlights Vietnam’s intensified scrutiny of transnational…
The Guardian: White House directs officials to draft proposal to lift US sanctions on Russia
The US is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as Trump seeks to restore ties with Moscow and stop the war in Ukraine…
Reuters: TD Bank appoints compliance monitor after $3bn US penalties for ML failures
Guidepost Solutions will monitor TD’s business in the United States as part of a multi-year program to fix TD’s anti-money laundering problems and strengthen its controls…
Paymnts: OKX Crypto Exchange fined US$500m for AML violations
OKX employees actively guided US users on faking nationality to bypass KYC checks—showing deliberate not just negligent but AML violations. The platform processed over US $5 billion in suspicious funds, ranking among the largest crypto enforcement cases. The crackdown lands as US regulators soften their stance on rival exchanges like Coinbase and Robinhood—making OKX a standout target in shifting regulatory winds…
Business Standard: Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with new order
This move allows the president to influence financial oversight, consumer protections, and communications regulations more directly. It marks a shift from past administrations, which valued regulatory independence to ensure long-term, non-political decision-making. The Trump administration argues that unchecked regulators could obstruct the president’s policy goals and the public mandate…
Reuters: Austrian authorities investigate potential ML links to a large donation supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany’s election campaign
Austrian authorities are investigating a €2.35 million donation to Germany’s far-right AfD party, the largest in its history made in early February 2025 ahead of a key election. The funds came from Gerhard Dingler, a former official of Austria’s Freedom Party (FPO), but a suspected €2.6 million payment to him prior to the donation has raised money-laundering concerns. The AfD has pledged cooperation, though it faces a potential €7 million fine…
The National News: UAE AML task force to meet EU to fight financial crime
The UAE introduced a 2024-2027 national strategy with over 250 initiatives to combat ML, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. Recent actions include extraditing a French citizen on drug trafficking and ML charges, alongside legal reforms to enhance compliance with international standards. The UAE continues to engage the private sector and regional partners to build capacity and ensure financial stability…
IGambing Business: UK Gambling Commission outlines key trends and emerging threats in managing AML in the betting sector, noting operators are not “appropriately” scrutinising customer data
Enforcement director emphasized the need for operators to reassess customer profiles and monitoring procedures to account for various risk factors such as transactions, geography, and products. He also pointed out ineffective customer triggers over-reliance on self-declarations and delays in AML reviews. The Commission stressed the importance of realistic thresholds early customer dialogue and a risk-based approach to source of funds…