The latest AML/CFT news along with regulatory changes and updates from solution providers
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Castle Sanderson Limited Faces 10k£ Fine for AML Failures
Castle Sanderson Limited has been fined 10k£ for failing to meet Financial Crime Compliance Requi...
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Crypto Investment Scam Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years for Laundering 73 Million Dollars
Daren Li, a crypto investment scam kingpin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a...
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Massive Europol / Eurojust Strike Against 306 Million Euro Narcotics Cash Network
Europol, Eurojust and European authorities dismantled a network involved in an action against EUR...
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Small Firm Alert as SRA Issues Fine to Independent Lawyer For AML Failures
The SRA targets small firms for AML failures as seen in the 1596 pound fine issued to Caisson Tur...
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FINTRAC Imposes Penalties on Two Canadian Firms for AML Failures
FINTRAC issued penalties to Commerciale I.C. - Pacific Inc. and TreasureMeta Corporation for fail...
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Uk,Law Firm Mackarness and Lunt Fined By the SRA for Long-Term AML Failures
Mackarness and Lunt has been fined £11,676 by the SRA for failing to maintain a firm-wide risk as...
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Profitus Selects AMLYZE for Scalable Compliance and AML Automation
Profitus partners with AMLYZE to implement Automated Real Estate Crowdfunding Compliance, securin...
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ThetaRay Software Enhances Money Laundering Investigation Accuracy and Speed
ThetaRay launches a new suite to automate the money laundering investigation process, helping ban...
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AMLYZE and Vinted Pay Partner to Secure Financial Compliance Systems
AMLYZE and Vinted Pay collaborate to launch a new Vinted Pay AML Compliance system to monitor tra...
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Revolutionizing Onboarding Efficiency With Networked KYC By KYC360
Networked KYC, as offered by KYC360, streamlines verification through secure data sharing. Learn ...
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Crypto Investment Scam Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years for Laundering 73 Million Dollars
Daren Li, a crypto investment scam kingpin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a...
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Wyoming Lawmakers Propose Strict Crypto ATM Regulations After $3 Million Loss
Wyoming lawmakers propose strict virtual currency kiosk regulations after residents lost 3 millio...
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UK Imposes Strict Controls Over Cryptoasset Sanctions Evasion
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has intensified its crackdown on cryptoasset ...
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Chainalysis Data on 16.1 Bn$ Chinese Money Laundering Networks
A Chainalysis report reveals how 16.1 billion dollars moved through Chinese Money Laundering Netw...
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Crypto Queen Associate Must Repay £5.6 Million After Helping Business Continue
The crypto queen associate Seng Hok Ling must repay over £5.6 million following a major Southwark...
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India Fines Non-Compliant Crypto Platforms Amid Privacy Coin Ban
The Financial Intelligence Unit of India has implemented a strict Anti-Money Laundering Framework...
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Profitus Selects AMLYZE for Scalable Compliance and AML Automation
Profitus partners with AMLYZE to implement Automated Real Estate Crowdfunding Compliance, securin...
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ThetaRay Software Enhances Money Laundering Investigation Accuracy and Speed
ThetaRay launches a new suite to automate the money laundering investigation process, helping ban...
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AMLYZE and Vinted Pay Partner to Secure Financial Compliance Systems
AMLYZE and Vinted Pay collaborate to launch a new Vinted Pay AML Compliance system to monitor tra...
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Revolutionizing Onboarding Efficiency With Networked KYC By KYC360
Networked KYC, as offered by KYC360, streamlines verification through secure data sharing. Learn ...
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Castle Sanderson Limited Faces 10k£ Fine for AML Failures
Castle Sanderson Limited has been fined 10k£ for failing to meet Financial Crime Compliance Requi...
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Crypto Investment Scam Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years for Laundering 73 Million Dollars
Daren Li, a crypto investment scam kingpin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a...
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Massive Europol / Eurojust Strike Against 306 Million Euro Narcotics Cash Network
Europol, Eurojust and European authorities dismantled a network involved in an action against EUR...
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Small Firm Alert as SRA Issues Fine to Independent Lawyer For AML Failures
The SRA targets small firms for AML failures as seen in the 1596 pound fine issued to Caisson Tur...
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FINTRAC Imposes Penalties on Two Canadian Firms for AML Failures
FINTRAC issued penalties to Commerciale I.C. - Pacific Inc. and TreasureMeta Corporation for fail...
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Uk,Law Firm Mackarness and Lunt Fined By the SRA for Long-Term AML Failures
Mackarness and Lunt has been fined £11,676 by the SRA for failing to maintain a firm-wide risk as...
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Crypto Investment Scam Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years for Laundering 73 Million Dollars
Daren Li, a crypto investment scam kingpin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a...
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Wyoming Lawmakers Propose Strict Crypto ATM Regulations After $3 Million Loss
Wyoming lawmakers propose strict virtual currency kiosk regulations after residents lost 3 millio...
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UK Imposes Strict Controls Over Cryptoasset Sanctions Evasion
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has intensified its crackdown on cryptoasset ...
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Chainalysis Data on 16.1 Bn$ Chinese Money Laundering Networks
A Chainalysis report reveals how 16.1 billion dollars moved through Chinese Money Laundering Netw...
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Crypto Queen Associate Must Repay £5.6 Million After Helping Business Continue
The crypto queen associate Seng Hok Ling must repay over £5.6 million following a major Southwark...
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India Fines Non-Compliant Crypto Platforms Amid Privacy Coin Ban
The Financial Intelligence Unit of India has implemented a strict Anti-Money Laundering Framework...
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EU Sanctions Iran High-Level Officials After IRGC Designated as Terrorist Group
The European Union has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist gro...
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Deutsche Bank Searched and Investigated for AML Lapses and Potential Sanctions Breaches
Deutsche Bank offices were raided in January 2026 regarding Deutsche Bank Sanctions Compliance. P...
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OLAF Investigation into Transshipment Schemes Leads to Criminal Charges
A major OLAF investigation has uncovered a scheme involving 766 vehicles exported to Russia, high...
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Bank of Scotland Pays 160,000 Pounds Following Russian Sanctions Breach
Bank of Scotland was fined 160,000 pounds by OFSI after failures in financial sanctions screening...
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French Navy Intercepts Shadow Fleet Grinch Tanker Over Russian Sanctions Evasion
French authorities detained the captain of the Grinch oil tanker on January 25, 2026, investigati...
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US Sanctions Six Gaza Nonprofits Linked to Hamas $2.5 Million Transfer
The US Treasury recently exposed a Terrorist Financing Risk involving six Gaza nonprofits that la...
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Italy Seizes 8 M€ and Arrests 9 in Hamas Fake Charity Crackdown
Police in Italy arrested nine people and seized 8 million euros in a major Hamas fake charity pro...
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Turkey orders detention of 10 suspects for financing Daesh terrorism
Authorities in Turkey detained 10 suspects for using Economic Mobilization Tactics to fund Daesh...
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French government awareness questioned in Lafarge terrorism financing case in Syria
French government awareness became a central issue as the Lafarge terrorism financing case expose...
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Money Trail to Hamas Exposes Binance in Hard-Hitting Case
The lawsuit highlights significant money laundering exposure at Binance, alleging that structural...
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Chainalysis Data on 16.1 Bn$ Chinese Money Laundering Networks
A Chainalysis report reveals how 16.1 billion dollars moved through Chinese Money Laundering Netw...
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Taipei Authorities Indict Thirty Five For $970M Money Laundering
Taipei prosecutors indict 35 people for a massive 970M$ money laundering scheme using custom gate...
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Dutch Authorities Crack Down on TOTO Online Over Major Compliance Failures
TOTO Online B.V. received a regulatory instruction after the Dutch Gambling Authority found failu...
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£825000 Betfred Penalty Highlights Money Laundering Gaps in Machine-Based Betting
The £825000 penalty highlights machine-based laundering risk as failures in visibility and contro...
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Europol strike weakens violent network controlling illicit gambling flows
A Europol supported operation targeting gambling and money laundering networks in Sweden and Spai...
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The Sumsub Incident and the Future of Cloud Compliance
The Sumsub security incident demonstrates the inherent data breach risk when using third party cl...
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Scaling Federated Learning Networks for Global Anti Money Laundering
This article examines the shift toward secure federated learning and collaborative modeling in an...
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Revolutionizing Financial Crime Detection with Integrated Data Graphs
Modern financial crime requires modern tools. This article explores how Data Graphs merges KYC, t...
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How Australian Operation Taipan Crushed a 62 Million Dollar Syndicate
Operation Taipan and Global AML Strategies exposed a massive money laundering network that moved ...
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Understanding the South Korea Update on Cloud Rules vs DORA
The South Korea update on network separation rules improves Digital Resilience and directly compa...
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AMLA Launches New Private Sector Mandates
The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched consultations on new Regulatory Techni...
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KoFIU Announces AML/CFT Policy Agendas for 2026
South Korea reveals the 2026 anti money laundering policy agenda to modernize the Korea Financial...
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Japan Strategic Compliance Framework for Reporting Suspicious Transactions
The Japanese Suspicious Transaction Reporting Requirements across banking, insurance, crypto, and...
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The European Payments Council Advances Central Fraud Information Sharing
This article explores how the European Payments Council is transforming central fraud information...
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Scaling Federated Learning Networks for Global Anti Money Laundering
This article examines the shift toward secure federated learning and collaborative modeling in an...
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Revolutionizing Financial Crime Detection with Integrated Data Graphs
Modern financial crime requires modern tools. This article explores how Data Graphs merges KYC, t...
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The True Cost of AML Platforms Beyond Features, Bells and Whistles
Discover why the right AML platforms focus on explainable AI and data integrity over a simple fea...
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Mitigating Financial Crime Risks and the Global Cost of Poor Data
Poor Data Quality in AML causes massive alert inflation and hidden risks. Financial institutions ...
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Mitigating Financial Crime Risks and the Global Cost of Poor Data
Poor Data Quality in AML causes massive alert inflation and hidden risks. Financial institutions ...
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BaFin’s New Era of Enforcement: A Blueprint for RegTech Modernization in German Banking
BaFin’s enforcement focus has changed. Discover how AML monitoring, KYC workflows, data integrity...
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Living Under the STR Clock: The Silent Pressure on AML & Compliance Teams
Explore the invisible psychological toll on the modern AML professional pressure cooker. Learn ho...
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Digital Identification Risks in the Era of Deepfake Technology
The collapse of facial biometrics as a secure anchor is creating massive AML exposure. Learn how ...
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Chainalysis Data on 16.1 Bn$ Chinese Money Laundering Networks
A Chainalysis report reveals how 16.1 billion dollars moved through Chinese Money Laundering Netw...
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Digital Asset Risks and Sanctions On Iran Explode in Castellum AI Annual Review
The Castellum AI 2025 Sanctions Year In Review highlights a 30 percent drop in US designations an...
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Digital KYC Verification Stack market growth fuels AML compliance evolution
The Digital KYC Verification Stack market has reached USD 12.7 billion in 2026 as banks adopt bio...
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Key Insights from the TRM Labs 2025 Global Crypto Report
This analysis examines how the TRM Labs 2025 Global Crypto Report reflects global regulatory mome...
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Crypto Investment Scam Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years for Laundering 73 Million Dollars
Daren Li, a crypto investment scam kingpin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a virtual asset investment trap that laundered over $73 million through a sophisticated network of shell companies and international accounts.
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FINTRAC Imposes Penalties on Two Canadian Firms for AML Failures
FINTRAC issued penalties to Commerciale I.C. - Pacific Inc. and TreasureMeta Corporation for failing to meet AML standards. Regulatory Enforcement is essential to avoid federal fines in the Canadian market.
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The Sumsub Incident and the Future of Cloud Compliance
The Sumsub security incident demonstrates the inherent data breach risk when using third party cloud providers for identity verification and transaction monitoring services.
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Brooklyn Banker Convicted for Laundering $8 Million in Fraud Funds
A Brooklyn banker pleaded guilty to helping a transnational criminal organization money laundering operation move 8 million dollars in stolen Medicare funds using shell companies and crypto.
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Accountant Sentenced to Two Years for Laundering 20 Million Dollars
A New York accountant was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a trade based money laundering scheme that funneled 20 million dollars for cartels.
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Oil Trader Jailed and Fined $300,000 in Global Bribery and Money Laundering Scandal
A former senior oil trader was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in a multi-year brib...
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439 Million Recovered in Landmark Anti-Laundering Global Operation Led by Interpol
Operation HAECHI VI revealed how money laundering sustains cyber-enabled financial crime, with US...
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Brazil’s Ambitious Push to Close AML Gaps: What BRL 44.2 Million in Fines Reveals
Brazil’s evolving anti-money laundering regime and the expanding role of COAF shape a new landsca...
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Ex-Cop-Turned-Banker Arrested in Brazil’s Biggest Money Laundering Scandal
A former Brazilian cop turned fintech owner was arrested for laundering money for the PCC, reveal...
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Brazil’s Betting Industry Faces Tight Deadline for Anti-Money Laundering Policies
Brazil betting regulations tighten as SPA mandates operators to submit AML/CFT policies by March ...
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Massive Argentine Football Money Laundering Sweep
The sweeping money laundering enforcement action involving the Argentine Football Association (AF...
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Leader of Drug Money Laundering Network Sentenced After $1.2 Million Scheme
A drug money laundering scheme that moved $1.2M through bulk cash pickups and rapid cross border ...
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From Chips to Cash: Casino-Based Money Laundering in the Sinaloa Cartel Case
FinCEN’s recent action identifies the casino network as a money-laundering conduit for the Sinalo...
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From Campaign Funds to Cartel Cash Colombia’s AML Crisis
Sanctions against Colombia’s president expose deep money-laundering networks where political powe...
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Peru Cracks Down on Dirty Money in the Online Gambling Boom
Peru’s new AML framework targets money laundering in online gambling AML, requiring operators to ...
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Crypto Investment Scam Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years for Laundering 73 Million Dollars
Daren Li, a crypto investment scam kingpin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a...
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FINTRAC Imposes Penalties on Two Canadian Firms for AML Failures
FINTRAC issued penalties to Commerciale I.C. - Pacific Inc. and TreasureMeta Corporation for fail...
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The Sumsub Incident and the Future of Cloud Compliance
The Sumsub security incident demonstrates the inherent data breach risk when using third party cl...
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Brooklyn Banker Convicted for Laundering $8 Million in Fraud Funds
A Brooklyn banker pleaded guilty to helping a transnational criminal organization money launderin...
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Accountant Sentenced to Two Years for Laundering 20 Million Dollars
A New York accountant was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a trade based money la...
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KoFIU Announces AML/CFT Policy Agendas for 2026
South Korea reveals the 2026 anti money laundering policy agenda to modernize the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) and combat transborder crimes with new freezing powers and virtual asset oversight.
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Japan Strategic Compliance Framework for Reporting Suspicious Transactions
The Japanese Suspicious Transaction Reporting Requirements across banking, insurance, crypto, and professional sectors provide essential recommendations for identifying illicit activities.
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Sri Lanka intensifies AML efforts to avoid FATF grey list impact
President Dissanayake leads the Sri Lanka Third Mutual Evaluation response to avoid the economic penalties of the FATF grey list through rapid legal reforms.
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Cambodia Targets Trade-Based Money Laundering to Secure 2026 Revenue
Cambodia introduces a new customs law to combat trade-based money laundering and secure revenue as the nation targets 2030 development goals with IMF technical support.
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Bank Negara Malaysia Fines Four Firms 273ks for AML Breaches
Bank Negara Malaysia imposes penalties on four institutions for AML compliance failures involving suspicious transaction reporting and due diligence lapses.
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KoFIU Announces AML/CFT Policy Agendas for 2026
South Korea reveals the 2026 anti money laundering policy agenda to modernize the Korea Financial...
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Japan Strategic Compliance Framework for Reporting Suspicious Transactions
The Japanese Suspicious Transaction Reporting Requirements across banking, insurance, crypto, and...
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South Korea Implements Mandatory Disclosures in English to Prevent Financial Crime
South Korea mandates expanded English disclosures for KOSPI firms by 2026 to enhance Corporate Tr...
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Chainalysis Data on 16.1 Bn$ Chinese Money Laundering Networks
A Chainalysis report reveals how 16.1 billion dollars moved through Chinese Money Laundering Netw...
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Understanding the South Korea Update on Cloud Rules vs DORA
The South Korea update on network separation rules improves Digital Resilience and directly compa...
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Sri Lanka intensifies AML efforts to avoid FATF grey list impact
President Dissanayake leads the Sri Lanka Third Mutual Evaluation response to avoid the economic ...
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India Fines Non-Compliant Crypto Platforms Amid Privacy Coin Ban
The Financial Intelligence Unit of India has implemented a strict Anti-Money Laundering Framework...
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Sri Lanka Governor Warns of Devastating 2026 Financial Integrity Review
Sri Lanka faces a high stakes anti money laundering evaluation in 2026. Failure to meet standards...
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49 Crypto Firms Now Under FIU-India Watch to Prevent Money Laundering
India has registered 49 crypto exchanges with the FIU to bolster Crypto Compliance and combat mon...
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Reserve Bank of India Amends KYC Rules for Commercial Banks Effective Immediately
The RBI issued an immediate update to KYC rules for commercial banks to clarify Centralized KYC R...
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How Australian Operation Taipan Crushed a 62 Million Dollar Syndicate
Operation Taipan and Global AML Strategies exposed a massive money laundering network that moved ...
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AUSTRAC Orders Audit of Airwallex Over AML Compliance Failures
AUSTRAC has ordered an external audit of Airwallex over suspected failures in its AML/CTF program...
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Bendigo Bank Faces AUD 50M AUSTRAC Penalty for Significant AML Deficiencies
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank faces a 50 million dollar penalty following the discovery of Bendigo Ba...
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AUSTRAC Blocks Raiyyan Exchange Money Transfer Renewal
AUSTRAC has blocked the registration renewal for Raiyyan Exchange due to serious, systemic defici...
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ASB Bank Faces $6.73M Penalty for AML/CFT Failures
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has filed civil proceedings against ASB Bank for serious breaches...
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Cambodia Targets Trade-Based Money Laundering to Secure 2026 Revenue
Cambodia introduces a new customs law to combat trade-based money laundering and secure revenue a...
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Bank Negara Malaysia Fines Four Firms 273ks for AML Breaches
Bank Negara Malaysia imposes penalties on four institutions for AML compliance failures involving...
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Prince TCO Founder Chen Zhi Arrested Amid 15 Billion Asset Seizure
The arrest of Chen Zhi for Prince TCO Money Laundering follows a record 15 billion dollar asset s...
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Vietnam Tightens Controls as Suspicious Reports Rise by 30 Percent
Vietnam enforces the Vietnam Anti-Money Laundering Law as suspicious transaction reports increase...
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The FATF Challenge Malaysia’s Money Laundering Enforcement Gap
Malaysia has significantly enhanced its anti-money laundering, AML, framework, yet faces substant...
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Castle Sanderson Limited Faces 10k£ Fine for AML Failures
Castle Sanderson Limited has been fined 10k£ for failing to meet Financial Crime Compliance Requirements and neglecting mandatory risk assessments over an eight year period.
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AMLA Launches New Private Sector Mandates
The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched consultations on new Regulatory Technical Standards to harmonise customer due diligence and enforcement across the private sector, closing loopholes for financial crime.
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Massive Europol / Eurojust Strike Against 306 Million Euro Narcotics Cash Network
Europol, Eurojust and European authorities dismantled a network involved in an action against EUR 306 million money laundering network using fake invoices and Romanian real estate to hide drug profits.
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Small Firm Alert as SRA Issues Fine to Independent Lawyer For AML Failures
The SRA targets small firms for AML failures as seen in the 1596 pound fine issued to Caisson Turner Legal Services for failing to record client and matter risk assessments between 2017 and 2025.
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The European Payments Council Advances Central Fraud Information Sharing
This article explores how the European Payments Council is transforming central fraud information sharing through a universal registry to enhance AML detection.
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South Africa Exits From EU’s Grey List Following Substantial AML Reform
South Africa celebrates its official South Africa AML victory as international monitors confirm t...
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Nigeria Mandates Strict Identity Linkage to Curb Crypto Laundering
Nigeria has introduced a strict Nigerian Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Framework that links all di...
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Botswana and Ghana Set the Tone for Africa’s Needed Financial Reforms
Ghana and Botswana are leading a continental shift toward stronger AML and terrorism financing co...
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Africa’s Coordinated Crackdown Exposes Terrorism Financing Web
Operation Catalyst exposed how terrorism financing in Africa relies on virtual assets, fraud and ...
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Agent Banking Under Watch: Nigeria’s New Rules to Block Money Laundering Networks
Nigeria’s 2025 Agent Banking Guidelines introduce stringent AML rules linking biometric IDs, tran...
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Castle Sanderson Limited Faces 10k£ Fine for AML Failures
Castle Sanderson Limited has been fined 10k£ for failing to meet Financial Crime Compliance Requi...
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AMLA Launches New Private Sector Mandates
The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched consultations on new Regulatory Techni...
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Massive Europol / Eurojust Strike Against 306 Million Euro Narcotics Cash Network
Europol, Eurojust and European authorities dismantled a network involved in an action against EUR...
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Small Firm Alert as SRA Issues Fine to Independent Lawyer For AML Failures
The SRA targets small firms for AML failures as seen in the 1596 pound fine issued to Caisson Tur...
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The European Payments Council Advances Central Fraud Information Sharing
This article explores how the European Payments Council is transforming central fraud information...
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EU Sanctions Iran High-Level Officials After IRGC Designated as Terrorist Group
The European Union has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist gro...
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US Sanctions Six Gaza Nonprofits Linked to Hamas $2.5 Million Transfer
The US Treasury recently exposed a Terrorist Financing Risk involving six Gaza nonprofits that la...
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The Lebanese Central Bank Enhances Anti-Money Laundering Framworks
This article details how the Lebanese Central Bank is enhancing its financial oversight and anti ...
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UAE Aims At Strengthening Regional Defenses During 2026 MENAFATF Presidency
The UAE begins its 2026 MENAFATF UAE presidency, enforcing Federal Decree Law 10 2025 and alignin...
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CBUAE Revokes Omda Exchange License and Imposes Dh10 Million Fine
The CBUAE revoked the license of Omda Exchange and imposed a 10 million fine following an investi...
