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Luxembourg Times: Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) at centre of Azerbaijani embezzlement scandal
A joint investigation led by the OCCRP reveals that Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) played a key role in moving embezzled funds from Azerbaijan. The UK’s National Crime Agency highlighted BIL’s involvement in funneling millions from Azerbaijan’s International Bank of Azerbaijan to Europe. These funds were used to purchase luxury properties in the UK and France…
FT Adviser: FCA is set to revise its controversial ‘name and shame’ proposals after backlash from financial institutions
In a session with the Financial Services Regulation Committee, FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi explained that the update was delayed to hear the committee’s input first. He acknowledged that the FCA’s previous communication of its proposals caused some misunderstandings. Rathi stated that the upcoming update would address these concerns…
Reuters: Citigroup facing US probe over ties to sanctioned Russian billionaire
The U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service are probing the bank’s work with Delaware-based Heritage Trust, which holds assets owned by Kerimov, the report said.
Independent News: An Argentine tribunal has upheld the corruption verdict against former President Cristina Fernández
An Argentine tribunal upheld former President Cristina Fernández’s six-year prison sentence and lifetime ban from public office for embezzling funds through public works projects. The ruling, which Fernández had appealed, was confirmed by a higher court. Fernández, who denies the charges, can still appeal to the Supreme Court and remain free pending the decision…
Reuters: The US is scrutinizing Russian accounts that UBS took over from Credit Suisse
The US is investigating Russian clients that UBS acquired when it took over Credit Suisse, according to sources familiar with the matter. The US sanctions enforcement agency, OFAC has contacted UBS as part of the inquiry. Discussions between the Swiss bank and OFAC have reportedly taken place in recent weeks…
Financial Times: Police raid French football league and CVC in corruption investigation
French investigators raided the French Football League and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners as part of a probe into potential corruption and embezzlement linked to an investment deal. The investigation, which began in July, involves allegations of misappropriation of public funds, corruption, and illegal interests…
Wall Street Journal: Turkey’s Halkbank is required to face US prosecution regarding charges related to Iran sanctions violations
The decision comes as the Biden administration intensifies efforts against Iran’s oil sales and follows extensive legal battles, including considerations by the U.S. Supreme Court, regarding the bank’s trial for alleged sanctions violations. A US based attorney for Halkbank and a Turkish Embassy representative in Washington did not provide comments on the ruling…
AML Intelligence: Five Monaco bankers fined in ML probe into Italian mafia; CEO of Havilland Monaco bank cleared
Two of the bankers received suspended prison sentences and €10,000 fines each for laundering millions in cash. The case stemmed from a large-scale investigation in Italy into mafia-linked financial networks…
Euro News: The Strasbourg court has upheld the bribery conviction of a former Romanian MEP
The European Court of Human Rights upheld the bribery conviction of former Romanian MEP implicated in a 2011 cash-for-influence scandal. In 2016, Severin was sentenced to over three years in prison for accepting money from undercover reporters to propose amendments in the European Parliament. The Strasbourg court ruled that Severin’s trial provided adequate safeguards for his defense rights…
Reuters: FATF places Lebanon on financial crime watchlist
FATF announced that it has placed Lebanon on its grey list for countries under increased scrutiny. Lebanon, which has been grappling with a financial crisis since 2019 exacerbated by Israeli airstrikes and operations against Hezbollah, has received some leeway regarding deadlines in its action plan. Prime Minister acknowledged that Lebanon’s grey listing was anticipated due to the ongoing challenges in approving essential financial legislation…
AP News: Albania’s former left-wing President Meta has been arrested on corruption charges
Albanian prosecutors have arrested former President on charges of corruption, ML and concealing personal income and assets. President contends that the allegations are politically motivated, while former EU ambassador welcomed the arrest as evidence that no one is above the law. The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime reported that President’s arrest followed a five-year investigation…
BBC: Ireland has signed extradition treaties with the UAE
The Republic of Ireland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed two bilateral treaties focused on extradition and mutual legal assistance. Irish Justice Minister finalized the agreements in Abu Dhabi with UAE counterpart after negotiations initiated last year to address organized crime and drug trafficking. These treaties are anticipated to enable the extradition of a prominent member of the organized crime gang back to Ireland…