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Reuters: Saudi Arabia tightens scrutiny of UAE-bound bank transfers, applying enhanced AML/CFT checks that have reportedly delayed or rejected some payments
The move places the UAE among jurisdictions subject to heightened financial-crime risk controls, with firms reportedly rerouting payments through third countries, raising concerns over both cross-border illicit-finance risks and growing Saudi-UAE tensions….
Flexi News: German prosecutors charge nine in €260M card-fraud and ML scheme targeting 3M+ victims across 193 countries through fake subscriptions and payment-system abuse
The network allegedly operated 18 million fake subscriptions, with losses exceeding €260 million and a further €750 million in attempted charges. Investigators also allege that intermediaries and a risk manager helped fraudulent businesses gain access to legitimate payment providers by manipulating risk and compliance information, highlighting vulnerabilities in payment onboarding and financial crime controls…
Reuters: Lebanon indicts ex-central bank governor and former Bank Audi chief over alleged embezzlement and illicit enrichment, widening a major financial-crime probe into the banking sector
The case marks the first time a commercial banker has been charged in connection with Salameh’s financial conduct, expanding the investigation into Lebanon’s private banking sector. The allegations involve tens of millions of dollars and offshore structures, while Salameh also faces investigations in France, Switzerland and Germany…
Reuters: BaFin orders NordLB to address shortcomings in customer data management after finding breaches of anti-money laundering requirements
The regulator instructed the Hanover-based bank to update and improve the accuracy of customer information, highlighting the importance of reliable customer data as a foundation for effective AML controls, customer due diligence and risk assessment…
CNBC: Capital One disclosed that it closed more than 300 accounts linked to the Trump Organization in 2021 following a months-long review by its AML team
The disclosure was made in response to a lawsuit in which the Trump Organization alleged the closures were politically motivated; Capital One stated the decision was based on AML-related concerns and compliance reviews, while clarifying that it did not accuse the organisation of illegal money laundering activity…
EU sanctions Cambodia’s multibillion-dollar Prince Holding Group and its Chairman over their alleged involvement in large-scale cyber-scams, ML and human trafficking networks
The case highlights how organised crime groups are combining human trafficking, online scams and cryptocurrency-enabled financial flows to generate and conceal illicit proceeds, reinforcing the growing convergence between cybercrime, fraud and financial crime…
AH: RBC faces a C$275,000 penalty over AML compliance failures, highlighting regulators’ continued focus on effective risk-based controls, governance and suspicious activity detection
The action highlights deficiencies in RBC’s ability to meet AML obligations, reinforcing regulatory expectations around effective compliance programs, risk assessments, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting…
European Times: Portugal introduces its first lobbying transparency regime, creating a public register and disclosure requirements to strengthen integrity, accountability and visibility around govt influence
The reform aims to increase transparency around who seeks to influence government decisions, policies, legislation and public procurement, while strengthening integrity and accountability measures. The law establishes the Transparency and Interest Representation Register (RTRI), managed by Portugal’s Parliament, requiring organisations engaging with public bodies to disclose their lobbying activities…
Politico: EC urges Spain and Hungary to accelerate anti-corruption reforms, flagging continued weaknesses in transparency, judicial independence and integrity safeguards
For Spain, the Commission called for progress on lobbying transparency, including the introduction of a mandatory public register for lobbyists, and raised concerns over limited implementation of existing anti-corruption measures. For Hungary, the Commission identified…
Talksport: Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Nasri was questioned by French police as part of a ML investigation linked to an alleged organised drug trafficking network
Nasri reportedly spent around 10 hours in custody while investigators examined possible links to individuals connected to the network and his former involvement with a nightclub business. He was released without charge, and no formal proceedings have been initiated against…
Firstpost: India tightens crypto scrutiny as RBI pushes restrictions and tax authorities flag risks of tax evasion, weak traceability and illicit finance
The concerns centre on financial stability, regulatory oversight and the potential misuse of virtual digital assets for illicit activities. India has yet to adopt a final framework for cryptocurrencies, leaving the sector in a regulatory grey area…
The Guardian: Farage’s £5M crypto-linked gift was reported to the NCA over potential ML concerns, flagging scrutiny around source of funds and high-value political donations
The referral highlights the enhanced scrutiny applied to large financial transfers, particularly where funds originate from complex or high-risk sectors such as cryptocurrency. While a report to the NCA does not indicate wrongdoing, it reflects concerns around source-of-funds verification, transparency of political donations and potential misuse of financial channels for illicit finance…