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California Man Sentenced in Connection With Cross-Country Money Laundering Conspiracy

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal judge sentenced a...

Former Federal Law Enforcement Officer Agrees to Plead Guilty

BOSTON – A former U.S. Postal Inspector...

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SEC and CFTC Issue Landmark Crypto Asset Interpretation, Ending Years of Regulatory Uncertainty

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission jointly issued a comprehensive interpretation clarifying how federal securities...

Privacy Compliance Crisis Drives Surge in AI-Powered RegTech Adoption Across Financial Services

A March 13, 2026 analysis from RegTech firm 4CRisk highlights five converging pressures pushing privacy compliance — and RegTech adoption — to the top...

SEC-CFTC Memorandum of Understanding Establishes Unified Framework for Blockchain and Digital Asset Regulation

The Memorandum of Understanding signed between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission on March 11, 2026 represents the most...

Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire

Asif Merchant has been convicted of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Today, a federal jury convicted...

FinCEN Updates FATF Jurisdiction Risk List — Financial Institutions Must Re-Calibrate Enhanced Due Diligence

FinCEN issued an advisory informing U.S. financial institutions of FATF's February 2026 plenary outcomes, which updated both the Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring and High-Risk...

Bangladeshi National Returned to the United States in International Sextortion Case

A Bangladeshi national is scheduled to make his initial court appearance to face charges that he operated an international child sexual exploitation enterprise. According to...

Former MP Vincent Smith Sentenced in Landmark Bosasa Corruption Case

In a significant development in South Africa’s ongoing fight against state capture and corruption, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed...

ESG Risk Becomes Core AML Exposure for MLROs as FCA Consultation Deadline Falls in March 2026

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority published Consultation Paper CP26/5 in January 2026, with a March 20, 2026 feedback deadline, proposing alignment of listed issuers'...

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism, and Drug Trafficking

René Arzate-García, also known as La Rana, alleged Tijuana plaza boss for the Sinaloa Cartel, was charged with narcoterrorism and material support of terrorism. Story...

Colombian Transnational Robbery Crew Member Pleads Guilty to $5 Million-Dollar Organized Jewelry Theft Ring in Miami

The last member of a transnational Colombian robbery crew in Miami pleaded guilty in a series of robberies of and thefts from jewelry couriers...

Indian National Pleads Guilty to Plotting to Assassinate U.S. Citizen in New York City

Nikhil Gupta (also known as Nick) pled guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in connection with his...

Malaysia’s Top Court Reinstates Corruption Conviction Against Veteran Politician Isa Samad

In a landmark ruling underscoring Malaysia’s continued crackdown on corruption, the Federal Court has convicted veteran politician Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad, sentencing him...

Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security offences, marking the most...

Former Estonian Minister Kalle Laanet Found Guilty of Fraud Over Housing Claims

The Harju District Court has found former Estonian minister and Member of Parliament Kalle Laanet guilty of fraud, handing him a suspended sentence of...

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