Enforcement

AML / KYC

Former EU Justice Commissioner Investigated for Money Laundering

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2024

Belgian police searched the homes of Didier Reynders amid allegations of laundering funds through lottery ticket purchases.

Enforcement

Barclays Agrees to Settle Class Action Over Securities Over-issuances

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/12/2024

Barclays agreed to pay $19.5mn to settle claims that shareholders lost money because they relied on the bank’s assurances that it had strong internal controls.

AML / KYC

US, UK Target Major Russian Sanctions Evasion Network

By Editors | 05/12/2024

OFAC sanctioned five individuals and five entities associated with the network. The NCA said 84 arrests have been made and $25mn has been seized.

Enforcement

OFAC Fines German Firm for Conspiracy to Violate Iran Sanctions

By Editors | 04/12/2024

OFAC said Aiotec GmbH conspired over four years to cause a US company to buy and ship an entire polypropylene plant from Australia to Iran.

Enforcement

Fugitive Singaporean Tycoon Nabbed After Absconding for 19 Years

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

The tycoon and his wife were arrested in Malaysia after allegedly embezzling over $51mn and fleeing Singapore in 2005.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Proposes Stricter Laws to Target Harm from Online Content

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

The proposed amendments aim to curb objectionable online content to curb scams, online gambling, bullying and pornography.

Enforcement

Former CEO of Celsius Network Pleads Guilty on Fraud Charges

By Editors | 04/12/2024

Alex Mashinsky misled investors about the financial condition of Celsius and used customer funds to manipulate the value of a digital token the company issued.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Executive Yuan Approves “Version 2.0” Anti-Fraud Action Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2024

The FSC also issued new regulatory guidelines for FIs and VASPs on preventing the fraudulent use of financial services.

Enforcement

Swiss Court Commences Trial Against Trafigura Over Angola Bribes

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

This is the first time Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court will have to rule on a company’s liability for alleged bribery of a foreign official.