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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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Congressman and Wife Indicted for Alleged Bribery and Money Laundering Schemes

An indictment was revealed in the Southern District of Texas today, accusing U.S. Congressman Enrique Roberto "Henry" Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, both...

Ex-Minister Mubarak Alarou Detained in High-Profile Corruption Case

A former Kuwaiti minister was arrested upon his return to Kuwait in connection with a corruption case for which he had previously been convicted...

Enhanced Supervisory Reporting to EuReCA: Strengthening EU’s AML/CFT Efforts

Starting from May 2024, supervisors throughout the European Union (EU) will gain the ability to submit the names of individuals to EuReCA, the central...

U.S. Treasury Escalates Actions Against Russia’s Military and Weapons Programs

Today, the US Treasury Department is intensifying efforts to weaken Russia's military capabilities, part of a global initiative to hinder Kremlin's funding and access...

Kazakhstan Detains Ex-Minister Turgumbayev for 2022 Unrest

Kazakhstan's General Prosecutor's Office has confirmed the detention of Yerlan Turgumbayev, a former high-ranking police officer and ex-Minister of Internal Affairs, on charges of...

Senior Russian Defense Official Arrested in Major Corruption Probe

A senior Russian defense official has been detained in a corruption investigation, with prosecutors accusing him of diverting military funds to support his extravagant...

EU Enhances Anti-Money Laundering Measures

The European Parliament has passed a series of laws bolstering the EU's efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing. These laws grant access to...

RBI’s Proposed KYC Guidelines: Implications for Small Businesses & Solopreneurs

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed new KYC guidelines for Payment Aggregators (PAs), potentially impacting small businesses and solopreneurs. These guidelines mandate Contact...

Cayman Islands AML (Amendment) Regulations 2024

The amendment aims to enhance the overall regulatory framework by strengthening compliance, improving risk assessment, and expanding accountability. To this end, compliance now encompasses...

Peter Murrell, former SNP Chief, Charged in Party Finance Probe

Peter Murrell, former Scottish National Party Chief and spouse of ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, faces charges related to a lengthy probe into the party’s...

FinCEN Renews Orders to Track Illicit Real Estate Purchases

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has renewed its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs), mandating U.S. title insurance companies to disclose the individuals behind shell...

Venezuela Cracks Down: Energy Officials Arrested in Revenue Inquiry

Venezuela's government has initiated high-profile energy arrests in the wake of detaining a former oil minister amidst an investigation into the disappearance of significant...

BNM’s Updated e-KYC Policy: Advancing Financial Sector Technology

This policy outlines BNM's updated requirements and guidance for implementing electronic Know-Your-Customer (e-KYC) solutions in the financial sector, covering both individuals and legal entities....

Venezuelan Officials Arrested Amid Corruption Probe

Two top energy officials in Venezuela were arrested, following the detention of a former oil minister, amid an investigation into significant revenue losses at...

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