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Record-breaking SAR numbers covering transactions worth $27BN reported in Trinidad and Tobago

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US State Department to sanction Ukrainian tycoon over alleged money laundering

David Lewis addresses AML proffesionals

BREAKING: FATF chief David Lewis to deliver Keynote Address at the AML Intelligence Boardroom conference this month

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Australian investment and crypto fraud scheme sees millions vanish from the pockets of small investors, investigation finds

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Swedish citizen pleads guilty in US court to charges from cyber fraud and laundering scheme that robbed clients of $16M

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UBS may use separate laundering case as evidence of double standard and argue for reduction or dismissal of record €4.5BN fine

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Italian Mafia implicated in €80 Million assets seizure in money laundering bust

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ING Bank hit with €3 Million fine by French authorities for AML failures

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SEC sets eyes on money laundering, brokers and investment firms warned that focus will be on them

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Former IMF Chief may stand trial on corruption, money laundering and tax evasion

#WomenInFinCrime: ‘Not all that looks different is threatening’ – Top female leaders in FinCrime give their advice for women in the financial sector

#WomenInFinCrime: Advisory expert criticises the ‘disconnect between policy and practice’ when it comes to making FATF guidance work on the ground

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OLAF intelligence supports Lithuanian Customs in major sanctions evasion probe
OLAF
April 25, 2025
On 10 April, investigators from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) joined officers from the Lithuanian Customs Criminal Service (MKT) in a successful raid on a company suspected of violating EU sanctions. The investigation targeted a business allegedly involved in the illegal export of sanctioned goods to Russia and Belarus. While the items in question were lawfully manufactured in various EU Member States, it is believed the company rerouted them through Central Asian countries to circumvent EU sanctions.
Law Enforcement Agencies Pledge Support for EFCC in South-East
EFCC
April 25, 2025
Law enforcement agencies in Enugu State have echoed their unwavering support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its bid to tackle economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the South-East.During her visit to Abel on Thursday, April 10, 2025, Abubakar, who said that the fight against money laundering has assumed a disturbing and alarming dimension in the South-East, noted that as part of the core values of the Commission, the EFCC collaborates with its stakeholders in line with its mandate. She called for a more synergized partnership to enable the two agencies to achieve more success.
Myanmar: EU restrictive measures renewed until 30 April 2026
European Council
April 25, 2025
The Council has today prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until 30 April 2026. The decision was taken on the basis of the annual review of the restrictive measures and in view of the continuing grave situation in Myanmar, including actions undermining democracy, as well as serious human rights violations Restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 106 individuals and 22 entities. Those listed under the sanctions regime are subject to an asset freeze and the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited. Additionally, a travel ban to the EU applies to the natural persons listed.