All posts tagged "FBI"
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569AML / KYCUS Warns Against Inadvertent Hiring of DRPK IT Workers
North Korean IT workers may try to obtain employment building crypto exchange platforms and then use the infrastructure to launder money and evade sanctions.
May 20, 2022 -
1.8KAML / KYCUS Charges Crypto CEO for Fraudulent Investment Scheme
Eddy Alexandre, the CEO of EminiFX, promised weekly returns would be generated through proprietary robo-advising technology.
May 19, 2022 -
736AML / KYCUS DOJ Appoints First Director of National Crypto Enforcement Team
The FBI has meanwhile created a new "Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit", which will provide analysis, support, training and new tools to stay ahead of future crypto-related threats.
February 21, 2022 -
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US DOJ Probes for Criminal Abuses by Known Short Sellers
The DOJ is reportedly seeking records from almost 30 investment and research firms to map out their alliances and determine whether they manipulated markets or broke securities laws.
February 8, 2022 -
1.1KAML / KYCCrime Becoming Smaller Part of Crypto Ecosystem: Report
Chainalysis estimates that illicit wallet addresses received $14bn throughout 2021, but this represented just 0.15% of total transaction volumes in crypto during the year.
January 18, 2022 -
400AML / KYCJapan: Sony Life Employee Embezzles $155m While Working Remotely
The Sony Life Insurance employee allegedly embezzled $155mn while working on liquidating the reinsurer's assets after it closed.
December 10, 2021 -
518ChinaUS Agencies Probe Chinese Payment Terminal Maker PAX
PAX Global Technology is reportedly under investigation over allegations from a US payment processor that its terminals are being used to stage cyberattacks.
October 29, 2021 -
239AML / KYCSingapore Court Fines Man for Falsifying North Korea Invoices
The business dealings were not in violation of sanctions regulations but the falsification of invoices to conceal them from banks has resulted in a S$210,000 fine.
October 26, 2021 -
334AML / KYCUS to Gather 30 Countries to Coordinate Ransomware Response
The Counter-Ransomware Initiative is aimed at improving law enforcement collaboration and stemming the illicit use of cryptocurrency.
October 6, 2021 -
275AML / KYCAFP Wins First Asset Confiscation Case Under Operation Ironside
A$6mn in cash obtained as a result of the forfeiture order will be redistributed to support crime prevention, law enforcement and related community initiatives.
October 1, 2021
