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Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Sentenced to 19 Years in Major Corruption Case

In a significant development underscoring a widening...

Australia’s AML/CTF Reform Brings Expanded PEP Obligations Into Force from March 2026

Australia's financial intelligence authority AUSTRAC confirmed that...

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Former Finance Minister and Central Bank Governor Arrested in Mauritius Over Embezzlement Probe

In a dramatic turn of events, Mauritian authorities on Wednesday arrested two prominent former officials—ex-Finance Minister Renganaden Padayachy and former Central Bank Governor Harvesh...

Former Russian-Appointed Governor Convicted in UK’s First Russia Sanctions Case

In a landmark ruling, Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, the former Russian-appointed Governor of Sevastopol, has become the first individual to be convicted in the United Kingdom...

Edgard Alain Mebe Ngo’o Gets 30 Years as Anti-Corruption Court Delivers Verdict

In a dramatic late-night ruling, Cameroon’s Special Criminal Court sentenced former Defence Minister Edgard Alain Mebe Ngo’o to 30 years in prison on charges...

Former North Central Province Chief Minister Sentenced to 16 Years for Corruption in Sri Lanka

On April 2, 2025, the Colombo High Court No. 01, presided over by Judge Adithya Patabendige, delivered a landmark verdict in a corruption case...

New AML Law Reforms Shift Focus of ‘Tipping Off’ Offence to Prevent Harmful Disclosures

A major shift in Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws has come into effect today, altering how businesses and individuals must handle...

Former Austrian Finance Minister Sentenced to Four Years for Corruption

Austria’s highest court has upheld the corruption conviction of former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser, sentencing him to four years in prison, thus concluding a...

Canada Bolsters Anti-Money Laundering Laws to Target Organized Crime and Fentanyl Trafficking

In a sweeping move to combat financial crime and the trafficking of deadly drugs like fentanyl, the Government of Canada has announced a slate...

Singapore Tightens AML Controls on Real Estate Sector in 2025 Legislative Overhaul

In a decisive move to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) framework and align with global standards, the Singapore Government has passed a series of...

Ghana Tightens Financial Defenses: New AML Guidelines Target Forex Bureaux in Crackdown on Illicit Funds

In a bold move to reinforce national and international financial security, Ghana has intensified its efforts in the fight against Money Laundering (ML), Terrorism...

DFSA Confirms Rulebook Amendments Across Multiple Regulatory Modules

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has confirmed a series of legislative amendments to its Rulebook following the conclusion of the consultation period outlined...

Guinea’s Ex-PM Sentenced to Five Years for Embezzling Covid and Development Funds

A Guinean special court dedicated to financial crimes has sentenced former Prime Minister Ibrahima Kassory Fofana to five years in prison for embezzlement, illicit...

Ex-Kyrgyz Minister and Son Jailed in Kumtor Corruption Scandal

On February 5, 2025, a Bishkek court sentenced former Kyrgyz Minister of Natural Resources, Dinara Kutmanova, and her son, Kemelbek Kutmanov, to eight years...

AMLC Issues New Guidelines for Reporting Covered and Suspicious Transactions

Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), entities classified as covered persons are legally required to report specific financial transactions to the Anti-Money Laundering Council...

FATF Monitoring: Countries Addressing Strategic Deficiencies

Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring by the FATF Countries under increased monitoring are actively collaborating with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to address strategic gaps...

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