ESTONIA has improved its AML and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures, according to a new report by MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe’s AML monitoring body.
The organisation also found that the European country has improved its legal framework around asset freezing.
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Fraudulent website related to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
HKMA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. relating to a fraudulent website, which has been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.
SA man arrested at Adelaide Airport for illicit items including drugs and weapons
Australia Federal Police
A South Australian man is expected to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today (14 January, 2025), charged with several offences including the trafficking of illicit substances, false identification, dealing in proceeds of crime and possession of prohibited weapons.
Adelaide Airport staff alerted AFP officers to the man, 39, yesterday (13 January, 2025) after allegedly identifying illicit items in the man’s luggage during screening, which was undertaken before the man intended to board a domestic flight.