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Jan 72 min read
Cousin of Azerbaijan’s President Faces Greek Court Over Drugs-Fueled Party Allegations
Izzat Javadova, a cousin of Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, and a figure previously associated with the controversial "Azerbaijani...
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Flexi Group
Jan 33 min read
Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud Charges in U.S. Court
Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur whose digital currencies TerraUSD and Luna collapsed in 2022, resulting in an...
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Flexi Group
Jan 32 min read
Former TMNL Chief Reflects on ‘Unique’ Anti-Financial Crime Initiative Amid Disbandment
Norbert Siegers, the former head of the now-defunct Dutch anti-financial crime coalition TMNL (Transactie Monitoring Nederland),...
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Flexi Group
Dec 31, 20242 min read
South Africa’s Lottery Licence Decision Delayed Amid Allegations of Corruption and Political Ties
Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau has postponed the announcement of South Africa's next National Lottery operator, leaving...
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Flexi Group
Dec 31, 20242 min read
CBW Bank Challenges $20 Million FDIC Penalty for Alleged AML Deficiencies
CBW Bank, a small community lender based in Kansas with assets totaling $90 million, is contesting a $20.4 million civil penalty imposed...
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Flexi Group
Dec 30, 20242 min read
Abu Dhabi FSRA Fines Aarna Capital $504,000 for AML Failures
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi has imposed a $504,000 fine on Aarna Capital Limited (ACL) for failing to...
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Flexi Group
Dec 30, 20242 min read
U.S. Companies Required to Resume Beneficial Ownership Filings Following Appeals Court Decision
Almost all U.S. companies are once again required to file beneficial ownership (BO) information, following a legal victory for the U.S....
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Flexi Group
Dec 24, 20241 min read
OCC Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to Bank of America Over AML Deficiencies
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a cease-and-desist order to Bank of America, citing significant...
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Flexi Group
Dec 24, 20242 min read
CySEC Publishes Practical Guide to Combat Proliferation Financing
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a practical guide designed to assist regulated entities in addressing...
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Flexi Group
Dec 23, 20241 min read
Deutsche Bank Securities Fined $4 Million for Delayed Suspicious Activity Reports
Deutsche Bank Securities, the U.S. subsidiary of Germany’s Deutsche Bank, has been fined $4 million in civil penalties following charges...
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Flexi Group
Dec 23, 20241 min read
Former IMF Chief Rodrigo Rato Sentenced to Nearly Five Years for Corruption
A Madrid court has sentenced former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Rodrigo Rato to four years, nine months, and one day in...
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Flexi Group
Dec 20, 20244 min read
Macau Casinos Face New Realities Amid Shifting Trends and Crackdowns
Three years after the arrest of Suncity chairman Alvin Chau dealt a significant blow to Macau's junket industry, the Asian gaming...
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Flexi Group
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Canada Proposes Tougher Penalties for Financial Crimes Amid TD Bank Controversy
Canada is gearing up to impose stronger penalties for financial crimes, with significant changes proposed to its anti-money laundering...
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Flexi Group
Dec 19, 20241 min read
WealthTek’s John Dance Charged with £64 Million Fraud and Money Laundering
The UK’s financial regulator has charged John Dance, a former principal partner at WealthTek LLP, with fraud and laundering over £64...
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Flexi Group
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Dutch Prosecutors Drop Money Laundering Charges Against Former Bank Chiefs
In a dramatic turn for Dutch banking, prosecutors announced on Wednesday that they will not pursue criminal charges against the former...
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Flexi Group
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Bankrupt Retailer Express Avoids SEC Fine in CEO Perks Disclosure Case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against bankrupt fashion retailer Express for failing to disclose nearly...
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Flexi Group
Dec 18, 20243 min read
EU Sanctions Target Russia's "Shadow Fleet" in 15th Sanctions Package
The European Union has introduced its 15th sanctions package against Russia, focusing on the so-called "shadow fleet" of third-country...
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Flexi Group
Dec 17, 20244 min read
DOJ’s Updated Compliance Guidance Places Spotlight on AI Risks, Sparking Industry Debate
When the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revised its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) earlier this year, it drew...
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Flexi Group
Dec 17, 20242 min read
UK Fintech Stenn Collapses into Administration Amid Money Laundering Scrutiny
UK-based fintech firm Stenn, once valued at $900 million, has entered administration following an investigation linked to a U.S. money...
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Flexi Group
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Philippines Begins Revocation of Remaining POGO Licenses Amid Nationwide Ban
The process of revoking licenses for the remaining Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) officially commenced on Sunday, December...
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