Enforcement

Crypto / Digital Assets

Action Against Crypto Firm Bitzlato Yields Seizures, More Arrests

By Editors | 25/01/2023

Authorities seized EUR 18 million in crypto wallets and froze EUR 50 million in accounts at other crypto exchanges, Europol says.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FTX Explores Possible Revival of Global Crypto Business

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/01/2023

FTX’s replacement CEO believes reviving the business could recover more value for customers than a liquidation of assets or sale of the platform.

Enforcement

SEC Complaint Lodged Against SLB For Misleading Claims

By ESG Investor | 23/01/2023

A whistleblower complaint has been filed to the US SEC calling for an investigation sustainability-linked bonds issued by Brazilian meat giant JBS.

AML / KYC

US SEC Fines Crypto Firm Nexo for Unregistered Securities Offering

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2023

Nexo settled charges from US regulators for $45mn. The company was separately raided by Bulgarian authorities last week.

AML / KYC

German Prosecutors Search Norton Rose Offices in Cum-Ex Probe

By Editors | 20/01/2023

A former staff member of Norton Rose Fulbright is said to be a suspect in the tax fraud probe, which dates back more than a decade.

Enforcement

US DOJ Revises Enforcement Policy to Incentivise Cooperation

By Editors | 20/01/2023

Companies that voluntarily disclose suspected criminal activity or misconduct to federal prosecutors can receive up to a 75 percent reduction in penalties.

Enforcement

SEBI Probes Nippon Mutual Fund, Yes Bank Transactions – Report

By Editors | 20/01/2023

SEBI is investigating whether investments in Yes Bank perpetual bonds were made as part of a special deal to benefit Ambani Group companies.

Enforcement

Australia: Three Law Firms Join Forces for Medibank Class Action

By Editors | 19/01/2023

The class action seeks compensation for Medibank customers who had their personal and health data stolen by Russia-linked hackers in last year.

AML / KYC

Authorities Dismantle Russia-Linked Crypto Firm Bitzlato

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2023

Bitzlato facilitated $700mn in crypto transfers for Hydra users and received more than $15mn in ransomware proceeds.