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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…
CCN: Bank of Italy highlights global financial dangers and threats to Europe’s monetary sovereignty as US crypto surge intensifies
In a recent report, the Italian central bank warned that the surge in US crypto activity, particularly following the U.S. presidential election, could pose substantial financial risks to global markets. The rise of stable coins like Tether and USDC, which are pegged to the U.S. dollar, could potentially distort international capital flows and undermine Europe’s monetary sovereignty. The Bank of Italy highlighted that if these stable coins gain systemic…
Independent: Former South Korean President indicted on bribery charges involving ex-family member and businessman, highlights rising political corruption scrutiny
The indictment has sparked significant attention as it underscores a growing trend of scrutiny around political corruption in South Korea, particularly involving high-ranking officials and their connections to business leaders. The case is part of a wider pattern of legal challenges facing former political figures, reflecting the increasing focus on transparency and accountability in the country’s political system…
The Crypto Times: UK drug gang unveils memecoin in latest ML scheme, exposing new crypto crime trend
This marks a significant shift in criminal tactics, as creating and promoting their own cryptocurrency allows them to not only launder money but also potentially profit through a “pump and dump” scam. The case highlights a growing trend in financial crime where criminals are innovating within the crypto space, making it increasingly challenging for regulators and law enforcement to track and prevent money laundering activities…
Tico Times: Costa Rican Bank under investigation for $100m ML and tax evasion scandal, revealing major gaps in financial transparency and compliance
The investigation has flagged large, unexplained financial transfers between accounts connected to the bank’s Panamanian operations. These transfers, spanning from March 2023 to December 2024, involved substantial sums and lacked adequate documentation, raising concerns about money laundering and tax fraud. Panamanian authorities, in collaboration with Costa Rican regulators, have also noted potential links to tax evasion…
Reuters: Dutch Rabobank to face court over alleged ML failures highlights rising pressure on banks to enhance AML compliance in the Netherlands
The Dutch prosecutors’ decision to take Rabobank to court comes after an investigation into the bank’s insufficient customer vetting processes and lack of proper reporting of suspicious transactions. This marks a critical moment for the banking industry, especially in light of similar high-profile cases involving major banks like ING and ABN Amro, which have faced substantial fines for money laundering failures in recent years…
Finextra: Revolut faces €3.5m by Lithuania’s Central Bank for AML failings highlighting new focus on strengthening transaction monitoring controls and compliance frameworks
The penalty marks the largest fine ever imposed on the financial technology company and serves as a reminder of the importance of robust AML frameworks, especially for companies operating across borders. This is particularly significant as Revolut had previously been fined €70,000 by Lithuanian regulators in 2022 for failing to submit financial statements on time…
The Guardian: US DoJ disbands crypto fraud unit under Trump administration which shifts enforcement focus to criminal misuse, eases oversight on exchanges and wallets
This headline reflects a major policy shift under the Trump administration, marking the dissolution of the Justice Department’s National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). The unit, originally formed to combat cryptocurrency-related fraud and regulatory breaches, is being dismantled as part of a broader executive directive prioritizing economic innovation and deregulation in the digital assets sector…
Luxembourg Times: CSSF upholds €283 K fine on Allianz Global Investors for AML breaches highlighting deficiencies in PEP due diligence and internal controls
The fine stems from a 2018 on-site inspection, with the CSSF citing multiple breaches, including failure to properly assess and document over 1,000 direct fund investors, insufficient due diligence on both regular and intermediary investors, and inadequate procedures for politically exposed persons (PEPs)…
AML Intelligence: BaFin fines Nexi Germany GmbH €30,000 for lapses in its AML controls
According to the regulator, between 2023 and May 2024, the company’s electronic monitoring systems were not fully operational. As a result, it was not possible to promptly review potentially suspicious transactions, undermining the effectiveness of its internal control framework…
BBC News: Police seize £500K in illicit cash during raids on barbershops suspected of operating as fronts for ML and fraudulent financial activity
The raids are part of an ongoing investigation aimed at dismantling organized criminal operations that manipulate legal businesses to facilitate money laundering, fraud, and illegal financial transactions. Authorities have uncovered a network of individuals using barbershops to funnel and launder illicit funds, taking advantage of the businesses’ cash-heavy nature to disguise illegal financial flows…
AML Intelligence: Swiss Govt reports rise in frozen Russian assets to $8.38bn amid tighter sanctions enforcement — underscoring ongoing global efforts in FCC and asset tracing
The Swiss government has reported a significant increase in the value of Russian assets frozen under international sanctions. The total value of these frozen assets surged to 7.4 billion Swiss francs ($8.38 billion), up from 5.8 billion francs ($6.49 billion) a year prior. The notable 1.6 billion franc increase reflects intensified efforts to track and block illicit funds linked to Russian entities in response to global sanctions…