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Former Thai Minister Sentenced to Three Years Over 30-Million-Baht Kickback Scheme

Thailand’s Supreme Court has sentenced former cabinet minister Witoon Nambutr to three years in prison for demanding a 30-million-baht bribe in exchange for helping...

Former Cuban Economy Minister Charged With Espionage and Financial Crimes After Lengthy Probe

Cuba’s top prosecutor has formally charged former economy and planning minister Alejandro Gil — once one of President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s most trusted government figures...

Guyana Plunged Into Political Turmoil as Opposition Leader Faces U.S. Extradition

In a surprising turn in one of Guyana’s most closely watched legal battles, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Thursday abruptly withdrew its billion-dollar...

EBA Issues Guidance to Enable Swift Start of EU AMLA

In a significant step toward overhauling Europe’s defences against dirty money, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a comprehensive response to the European...

FSC Launches AI-Based Anti-Phishing Platform to Strengthen Fight Against Financial Scams

In a decisive move to combat the rising threat of voice phishing and other financial scams, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced the official...

Second Fijian Deputy Prime Minister Faces Corruption Charges, Set to Resign from Cabinet

In a fresh political upheaval for Fiji’s coalition government, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Biman Prasad is expected to resign from Cabinet today...

FATF Maintains Pressure on Grey List Nations as Global Financial Crime Risks Persist

In its latest review released after the June 2025 plenary, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reaffirmed its oversight of jurisdictions under increased monitoring—commonly...

Former Georgian Prime Minister Charged With Large-Scale Money Laundering

Georgia’s former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili is facing serious criminal charges after the Prosecutor’s Office announced on Thursday that he had been formally indicted...

Former Finance Deputy Secretary Jacob Yafai Sentenced to 22 Years for Misuse of Public Funds

In a major anti-corruption ruling, the Waigani National Court has sentenced former Deputy Secretary for Finance, Jacob Yafai, to 22 years in prison with...

Former South Australian MP Troy Bell Jailed for Theft of Public Funds

Former South Australian MP Troy Bell has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of stealing more than $430,000 in...

Former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte Sentenced to 13 Years for Role in Murdaugh Financial Scheme

Former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte was sentenced on Monday to 13 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a series of...

US Regulators Clarify Suspicious Activity Reporting Rules for Financial Institutions

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in coordination with four major U.S. banking regulators, has released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) aimed...

CBN Unveils Updated Guidelines to Strengthen Agent Banking Framework

In a move aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and modernizing Nigeria’s banking infrastructure, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a comprehensive update...

Julius Malema Convicted of Firearm Offense Over 2018 Rally Incident

South African opposition leader Julius Malema was found guilty on Wednesday of violating the country’s firearm laws after a 2018 video surfaced showing him...

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