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Reuters: US lawmakers say Hong Kong is becoming hub for financial crime
U.S. lawmakers have raised alarms about Hong Kong’s evolving role in global financial crime, urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to reassess its banking ties. They highlight Hong Kong’s involvement in sanctions evasion, illegal exports to Russia, and facilitation of oil sales for Iran.
Independent: China investigates third defence minister in a row over corruption claims
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun is under investigation for alleged corruption according to reports. The alleged probe is part of President Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign and it follows scrutiny of other top officials in China’s military…
Quartz: Drug cartels use cryptocurrency Tether to launder money, court documents reveal
The revelation comes after Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the custodian of Tether, as Commerce Secretary. Tether (USDT), currently the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been under intense scrutiny for several months due to federal investigations into its alleged role in facilitating cross-border money laundering. Now, a recent report by 404 Media highlights Tether’s growing use as a money laundering tool for Mexican drug traffickers, according to the U.S. Federal authorities.
Sky News: UK has only issued one fine for breach of Russian sanctions
OSFI has only issued one fine of £15,000 for violations of Russian sanctions since their implementation over two years ago. This penalty was directed at Integral Concierge Services Limited for providing property management services to a sanctioned individual. Giles Thomson, the Treasury’s director of economic crime and sanctions, acknowledged the low number of fines and anticipates more enforcement actions in the future.
The Guardian: Open registers are only way to stop dirty money that underpins crime
Most of these offshore tax havens have either reneged completely or watered down their original commitments. Frustratingly, those overseas territories with the worst track record – namely the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands – have not even provided a clear timeline for establishing public registers…
AML Intelligence: New UK Govt commits to public beneficial ownership registers – despite Overseas Territories resistance
The UK government has pledged it will move ahead with making beneficial ownership registers open to the public. A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office said the government was pursuing fully public registers with “full vigor”.
BBC: South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan and co-accused, arrested and face charges of fraud and maladministration in court
The country’s organised crime investigation unit, Hawks, has been looking into claims of fraud and theft at Safa between 2014 and 2018 amounting to 1.3m rand ($72,000, £57,000). Jordaan is alleged to have hired a private security company for his personal protection and a public relations company without authorisation from the Safa board…
Euro News: Spain has arrested the chief of anti-fraud police after €20 million who was reportedly found in his home.
Spain arrested the head of the national police’s economic crimes unit after €20 million was found hidden in his home during an investigation into the country’s largest cocaine bust. Authorities also discovered €1 million in his office and arrested 15 others including his partner a fellow police officer. The suspects face charges of drug trafficking, bribery, money laundering, and corruption…
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…