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BBC: A Chinese national pleads guilty in the UK to a $6.7Bn Bitcoin fraud scheme affecting 128,000 victims, resulting in the UK’s largest-ever crypto seizure of 61,000 BTC
Qian dubbed as ‘BitQueen’ led a fraudulent investment operation in China, attracting over 130,000 investors. She was found guilty of laundering the illicit funds through cryptocurrency, facilitating the transfer of 61,000 Bitcoin—seized by UK authorities. The conviction marks a significant milestone in the UK’s efforts to combat international financial crimes…
Dutch News: Dutch banks plan to cut about 2,600 AML jobs over the next two years as they increasingly rely on AI to automate routine compliance tasks
At present, some 13,000 people — roughly a fifth of the sector’s staff — are employed full time in these departments, costing the industry €1.4 billion a year, according to Dutch banking association figures…
The Economic Times: India FIU-IND issues notices to 25 Offshore cryptocurrency exchanges including BingX, LBank, CoinW over compliance failures
The exchanges, including well-known platforms such as Huione, Paxful, Changelly and BitMex, were found to be catering to Indian users without registering with FIU, a violation of the country’s anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism framework. These offshore exchanges operate from various jurisdictions worldwide but actively solicit Indian users without ensuring compliance…
Euroactiv: Spain’s Treasury watchdog raises concerns over €8.4M in state contracts allegedly steered by the govt to benefit a company linked to PM Pedro Sánchez’s wife
The contracts, awarded in 2021 and 2022, were intended for digital transformation projects but reportedly lacked proper competitive bidding procedures. The opposition has demanded a parliamentary investigation, accusing the government of cronyism and misuse of public funds. While the Prime Minister’s office has denied any wrongdoing…
FX News: Hong Kong SFC seeks court order to freeze assets up to $219M in suspected manipulation of KNT Holdings shares
This legal action is part of broader proceedings under Section 213 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance, targeting 17 individuals suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated “ramp-and-dump” scheme…
BBC: Former French President Sarkozy jailed for five years over conspiracy in Gaddafi-linked corruption case
The court found that Sarkozy had accepted millions of euros in illegal campaign financing from Gaddafi during his 2007 presidential bid. This marks a significant development in France’s ongoing efforts to address political corruption and illicit financial dealings…
Reuters: Ex-RBC employee charged with fraud and identity theft for allegedly accessing bank accounts of senior officials, including PM Mark Carney
El-Hakim is accused of using internal IT systems to view and share personal banking data without authorization, and reports suggest he was recruited through a Telegram scheme that paid him CAD 500 per transaction to extend credit lines or perform similar activities…
Cryptonews: Malta opposes a push by France, Italy, and Austria to give ESMA direct oversight of EU crypto firms
These countries argue that inconsistent application of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation among member states necessitates centralized supervision. However, Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA) contends that such centralization would introduce unnecessary bureaucracy and hinder the EU’s competitiveness in the digital asset sector…
Swissinfo.ch: Switzerland adapts its ML Act to cover high-risk consultancy activities by establishing a federal register of beneficial owners to improve transparency
This measure is part of broader reforms, including the establishment of a federal register of beneficial owners, aimed at bolstering Switzerland’s anti-money laundering framework. The legislation addresses concerns over legal advisors’ roles in facilitating financial crime, with separate discussions planned for this sector…
Politico: Albania appoints Diella, an AI-powered virtual assistant, as the country’s first AI-generated “minister” to oversee public procurement and combat corruption
Diella will evaluate government tenders using algorithms designed to ensure transparency and eliminate biases, aiming to make Albania’s public procurement process “100% free of corruption.” While the initiative has garnered international attention, it has also raised legal and ethical questions regarding accountability and the potential for algorithmic biases…
Goal: Ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich loses his EU court challenge against sanctions, with the Court citing his close ties to the Kremlin and significant influence in Russian politics and business
The European General Court upheld the sanctions, citing his close ties to the Kremlin, which include his ownership of the Chelsea Football Club and his role as a former Russian government official. The court emphasized that these connections justified the sanctions under EU law, as they aim to pressure individuals linked to the Russian government. Abramovich had argued that his assets were unjustly frozen…
Reuters: Swiss lawmakers push back against proposed AML legislation, warning that increased regulations could harm the country’s competitiveness in global wealth management
The debate has intensified following a 39% U.S. import tariff imposed on Switzerland, prompting concerns about the country’s economic resilience. While the government emphasizes the importance of robust financial crime prevention to maintain international reputation, lawmakers caution against over-regulation that could erode Switzerland’s financial sector…