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The Guardian: EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria to aid recovery of war-torn country
The European Union has joined the United States in fully lifting economic sanctions on Syria, marking a significant policy shift that comes amid deep concerns over the country’s fragile political transition and escalating financial crime risks. While the move is intended to support Syria’s post-Assad recovery and encourage stability under the transitional government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, financial crime experts warn…
Inter Game Online: Wynn Las Vegas fined US$5.5m for unlicensed money transmission and proxy betting
This development marks Wynn as the third major casino operator on the Las Vegas Strip to face significant financial penalties for money laundering violations within a two-month period, alongside Resorts World Las Vegas and MGM Resorts. The dual federal and state-level enforcement actions underscore intensified regulatory scrutiny on the gaming industry’s anti-money laundering (AML) controls, particularly concerning cross-border…
CNN: US lifts Syria sanctions post-regime change, raising ML, terror financing, and evasion risks, heightening global compliance challenges.
Syria has long been recognized as a focal point for illicit financial activities, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion. The easing of sanctions heightens fears that weakened regulatory oversight could trigger an increase in illicit financial flows originating from or transiting through the country. This development presents immediate and complex challenges for global financial institutions, regulators, and compliance…
Reuters: Julius Baer fined US$4.8m for decade-long AML failures amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and leadership shake-up.
The directive from Switzerland’s financial regulator FINMA arrives amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and notable leadership transitions at Julius Baer, as the bank works to overcome past financial difficulties. While FINMA lacks the authority to levy direct fines, it has exercised confiscation orders to reclaim profits associated with the AML compliance violations. This action compounds Julius Baer’s ongoing regulatory hurdles, which include…
CBS News: US government faces US $750 b annual fraud losses driven by transnational crime and identity theft, revealing pandemic-era vulnerabilities and highlighting urgent need for enhanced AML measures
This massive financial drain has been exacerbated by vulnerabilities exposed during the pandemic, when rapid disbursement of relief funds created opportunities for widespread abuse. Experts highlight that these fraud schemes go far beyond typical welfare fraud, involving organized crime groups and nation-state actors who monetize stolen personal data on the dark web. The scale and complexity of these operations…
The Hacker News: Germany shuts down eXch over $1.9bn laundering, seizes €34m in crypto and 8TB of data
This action was part of a coordinated transatlantic law enforcement effort, resulting in the seizure of €34 million in cryptocurrency assets and 8 terabytes of crucial data, aimed at dismantling the criminal network and gathering key evidence for prosecution. Operating since 2014, eXch was notorious for providing anonymous crypto swapping services with no anti-money laundering safeguards, making it a favored channel for obscuring…
CoinDesk: German authorities shut down hundreds of crypto hubs laundering US$1.9 b amid increasing crypto AML enforcement and EU pressure on non-compliant platforms
This crackdown comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) measures in the crypto space, driven by growing concerns over the use of decentralized financial systems for criminal activities. With mounting pressure from the European Union to enforce stricter compliance standards, German authorities have targeted non-compliant platforms, aiming to disrupt the flow of illicit funds and prevent further exploitation…
Job X Dubai: Dubai billionaire Abu Sabah sentenced to 5 years for AED150m ML, marking the collapse of his lavish empire
This conviction marks the dramatic fall of his once-thriving business empire, built on real estate development, luxury goods, and ostentatious displays of wealth. Sahni, who rose to prominence in Dubai with his lavish lifestyle and high-profile acquisitions—including the iconic AED 33 million license plate number “5” and a collection of luxury cars—now faces significant legal repercussions. The money laundering case, which involved a network of…
Coin Telegraph: EU will ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins by 2027, strengthening AML regulations and oversight of crypto service providers
The European Union has announced a significant move to combat money laundering and illicit activities within the cryptocurrency space, with plans to ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins by 2027. This decision comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. Under the new rules, crypto asset service providers (CASPs), along with financial institutions and credit institutions…
The Brussels Times: Brussels authorities seized €1.4m in a major AML operation, uncovering a criminal network using shell companies and fake invoices to launder illicit funds
The operation uncovered how the criminal group used a network of shell companies and falsified invoices to launder illicit funds, effectively masking the origins of money, often derived from illegal activities such as drug trafficking. Investigators discovered that these entities facilitated the movement of illicit funds by creating fraudulent transactions, making it appear as though legitimate business operations were taking place…
DW News: China lifts sanctions on MEPs in EU ‘charm offensive,’ signaling shift in trade strategy amid US tensions
The sanctions imposed in 2021 after the EU sanctioned Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, targeted several MEPs, the Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, and other European officials. China’s decision to ease these restrictions is seen as an attempt to rebuild ties with the EU, particularly in light of the shifting global economic landscape influenced by U.S. policies…
BBC: EU court overturns Malta’s golden passport scheme, citing legal violations and heightened financial crime risks
The court determined that the scheme effectively reduces nationality to a commercial transaction, undermining the principle of mutual trust between EU member states. By granting citizenship in exchange for a significant financial commitment—such as a €600,000 investment, property purchase, and charitable donation—Malta’s scheme raised concerns about the potential for money laundering, tax evasion, and corruption…