All posts tagged "Interpol"
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805AML / KYCEnvironmental Crime, A Global Security Issue
Interpol’s Rory Corcoran says environmental crime is funding global terrorism and organised crime, while also impacting the sustainability agenda.
December 2, 2021 -
778AML / KYCPolice Arrest 1,000 in Interpol Operation Targeting Online Fraud
The operation was used to test a new worldwide stop-payment mechanism which Interpol plans to fully embed in police communication channels next year.
December 1, 2021 -
257EnforcementS. Korea: Founder of Singapore Fintech Jailed for Fraud
A South Korean court has sentenced the founder of a fintech investment firm Marvelstone Group to ten years of jail time on fraud charges.
October 12, 2021 -
240AML / 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 -
323AML / KYC
INTERPOL Calls for Global Action to Prevent ‘Ransomware Pandemic’
Criminals made $350mn in 2020 from ransomware payments, representing an increase of 311% in one year.
July 16, 2021 -
271AML / KYC
Interpol Concludes APAC Operation Targeting Online Financial Crime
The six-month operation led to 585 arrests, more than 1,600 bank account freezes, and the interception of USD 83 million in illicit funds.
June 2, 2021 -
800AML / KYCHK Banks Used to Launder Over HK$8bn in Scam Proceeds in 2020
More than 10,000 bank accounts are believed to have been used in 2020 to collect and launder the funds before being channelled out of Hong Kong.
February 22, 2021 -
355AML / KYC
Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime Expands Membership
Interpol and Western Union are among the five new additions to the GCFFC's membership, bringing the total count to 18 organisations.
December 8, 2020 -
1.4KAML / KYC
Interpol Reveals ‘Alarming Rate’ of Cyberattacks During Covid-19
Interpol warns that a further increase in cybercrime is highly likely in the near future, citing vulnerabilities related to working from home.
August 5, 2020 -
1.4KAML / KYCFSI Takes Stock of Official Sector Response to Rising Financial Crime
There are trade-offs between expecting FIs to enhance or adjust their cyber resilience and AML frameworks, versus avoiding excessive burdens that could hinder the delivery of key financial services.
May 17, 2020
