All posts tagged "AFP"
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96AML / KYCAustralian Mining Magnate Charged Over A$38.5m Tax Evasion
The founder of a mining software and equipment company did not disclose overseas trust assets and evaded income tax over 15 years.
August 4, 2021 -
74AML / KYC
Western Australia Man Jailed for Dealing in Criminal Proceeds
The man was sentenced to five years jail over A$6.1mn in cash discovered as a result of intelligence gained during Operation Ironside.
August 3, 2021 -
120AML / KYC
Australia Jails Sydney Man for Breaching North Korea Sanctions
The AFP uncovered evidence that the man was generating income for North Korea's government by facilitating the transfer of various commodities to and from the country.
July 28, 2021 -
157Australia & NZAustralian Police to Establish Ransomware Taskforce
The new taskforce will enable the Australian police to have a more unified approach to pursue ransomware attackers.
June 22, 2021 -
195AML / KYC
AFP, AUSTRAC Probe Payments via Adult Content Site – Report
Banks and regulators are unable to establish who receives the payments via UK-based platform OnlyFans, which acts as an intermediary for content makers.
May 28, 2021 -
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Australian Charged With Insider Trading Over Diamond Discovery
The man traded while in possession of inside information relating to a diamond discovery by Lonrho Mining in Africa in 2012.
April 14, 2021 -
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Sydney Court Jails Man for Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
The man used other people's identities to set up accounts with a cryptocurrency provider, which he used to withdraw stolen bitcoin.
April 9, 2021 -
465AML / KYCAustralia Lags Regional Peers on DNFBP Regulation: Report
Australia is sending a message to financial criminals around the world that its lawyers, accountants and property market are open for business.
April 3, 2021 -
218AML / KYCAustralian Banks Facilitate Arrest of Phishing Tool Developer
The developer of a phishing kit used to steal tens of millions of dollars from bank accounts in 11 countries has been arrested in Ukraine.
February 19, 2021 -
207AML / KYC
AFP Charges Australian Man in Money Mule Recruitment Case
The man is accused of recruiting individuals to unwittingly serve as money mules to launder the proceeds of crime in return for a commission.
February 16, 2021
