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The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

To what extent can an artificial system...

AUSTRAC backs newly regulated sectors with release of AML/CTF program starter kits

AUSTRAC has released its anti-money laundering program starter kits...

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Former Moldovan Justice Minister Charged in France Over Interpol Red Notice Scandal

French authorities have formally charged Vitalie Pirlog, a former Moldovan justice minister and former chair of a powerful Interpol oversight commission, in connection with...

Former Indonesian Trade Minister Jailed in Sugar Import Corruption Case

A Jakarta court has sentenced former Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong to four and a half years in prison for his role in a...

South Africa’s Police Minister Senzo Mchunu Suspended Amid Explosive Organised Crime Allegations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate “leave of absence” following serious allegations linking him to organised crime...

Former Croatian Minister Gabrijela Žalac Indicted Again in EU Funds Embezzlement Case

Just weeks after being sentenced for abuse of office, former Croatian Minister for Regional Development and EU Funds Gabrijela Žalac is facing new criminal...

Ex-Antigraft Chief Sentenced to 18 Years in Equatorial Guinea Corruption Scandal

In a dramatic climax to one of Equatorial Guinea’s most explosive corruption scandals in recent history, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director General of...

Former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates Faces Court in Long-Delayed Corruption Trial

More than a decade after his dramatic arrest shook the foundations of Portuguese politics, former Prime Minister José Sócrates returned to court on Thursday...

Germany: New BaFin Guidelines Set Clearer Obligations for Financial Sector

Germany has unveiled updated guidelines and an accompanying application note to bolster its fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. Released by the Federal...

Top Russian Defense Official Sentenced in Major Military Corruption Scandal

In a dramatic turn in Russia’s widening crackdown on military corruption, former Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in...

Kazakhstan Sentences Former Justice Minister Beketayev in Major Corruption Case

Marat Beketayev, Kazakhstan’s former Minister of Justice, has been sentenced to nine years in prison with confiscation of property following a conviction on charges...

Ex-Ecuador VP Jorge Glas Gets 13 More Years for Misusing Earthquake Funds

In a ruling that has reignited fierce political controversy and deepened diplomatic tensions in Latin America, an Ecuadorian court has sentenced former Vice President...

Mexican Senate Passes Sweeping Anti-Money Laundering Reform Amid Heated Debate

In a landmark move during the fourth day of its extraordinary session, the Mexican Senate approved a major reform to the Federal Law for...

François Fillon Receives Suspended Prison Sentence in Long-Running ‘PenelopeGate’ Scandal

Former French Prime Minister François Fillon was handed a four-year suspended prison sentence on Tuesday over a high-profile “fake jobs” scandal involving his wife,...

Former Senator Bob Menendez Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez reported to Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill on Tuesday to begin serving an 11-year sentence following his conviction on federal...

FATF Expands Grey List Amid Ongoing Global Efforts to Strengthen Financial Safeguards

In its latest review, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, often referred to as the...

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