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How journalism focused on corruption helped overthrow Nepal’s government

Read here: https://www.financeuncovered.org/stories/without-these-key-skills-the-gen-z-uprising-in-nepal-would-not-have-happened

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Azerbaijani Ex-Autocrat’s Son Buys Back Luxury Hotel Sold Amid Political Upheaval

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/news/exclusive-azerbaijani-ex-autocrats-son-buys-back-luxury-hotel-sold-amid-political-upheaval

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The confidence dividend: Tackling financial crime to strengthen markets

Read here: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/speeches/confidence-dividend-tackling-financial-crime-strengthen-markets

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Czech Firm and Manager Convicted in EU Funds Fraud

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/news/czech-firm-and-manager-convicted-in-eu-funds-fraud

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Ex-French President Sarkozy Gets 5 Years in Prison in Libya Corruption Case

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/news/ex-french-president-sarkozy-gets-5-years-in-prison-in-libya-corruption-case

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UK money laundering crackdown continues, as art dealer faces a fine of more than £150,000

Read here: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/09/23/money-laundering-crackdown-continues-as-dealer-faces-a-fine-of-more-than-£150000

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‘Send a clear message’: Law firm’s dirty tactics on behalf of $4bn crypto scam

Read there: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-09-23/send-a-clear-message-law-firms-dirty-tactics-on-behalf-of-4bn-crypto-scam

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Captagon Drug Networks Adapt and Survive in Middle East After Assad’s Fall

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/feature/captagon-drug-networks-adapt-and-survive-in-middle-east-after-assads-fall

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51 children identified during international taskforce against child sexual exploitation

Read here: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/51-children-identified-during-international-taskforce-against-child-sexual-exploitation

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Bulgaria: EPPO indicts individual over fraud in EU-funded employment project

Read here: https://www.eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/bulgaria-eppo-indicts-individual-over-fraud-eu-funded-employment-project

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France Opens Fraud Probe Into Lebanon’s Ex-PM Mikati

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/news/france-opens-fraud-probe-into-lebanons-ex-pm-mikati

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UK Anti-Corruption Champion visits British Virgin Islands

Read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-anti-corruption-champion-visits-british-virgin-islands

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Minerals Crime: Crimes in the supply chains of critical energy transition minerals

Read here: https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/Crimes%20on%20Environment/Minerals_Crime/Critical_minerals_2025.pdf

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Georgia Detains Exchange Owner in $660M Laundering Probe

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/news/georgia-detains-exchange-owner-in-660m-laundering-probe

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New routes and concealment methods identified in cocaine crackdowns in Spain

Read here: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/new-routes-and-concealment-methods-identified-in-cocaine-crackdowns-in-spain

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Chairman of the Board of Puerto Rican Bank Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Wire Fraud Conspiracy That Led to Bank’s Collapse

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chairman-board-puerto-rican-bank-pleads-guilty-multimillion-dollar-wire-fraud-conspiracy-led

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Former footballer sentenced for cash handover following NCA and Police Scotland investigation

Read here: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/former-footballer-sentenced-for-cash-handover-following-nca-and-police-scotland-investigation

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Diesel Subsidy Cut Could Make Fuel Theft Worse in Ecuador

Read here: https://insightcrime.org/news/diesel-subsidy-cut-could-make-fuel-theft-worse-in-ecuador/

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Senior CJNG Member Indicted on Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Terrorism Charges for Operating Massive Timeshare Fraud Scheme

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/senior-cjng-member-indicted-wire-fraud-money-laundering-and-terrorism-charges-operating

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They Traveled to Thailand. They Wound Up Cyber Scam Slaves in Myanmar

Read here: https://www.reuters.com/graphics/SOUTHEASTASIA-SCAMS/mypmxwdwwvr/

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Carter-Ruck drops bid to hide identity of crypto scam client

Read here: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-09-18/carter-ruck-drops-bid-to-hide-identity-of-crypto-scam-client

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Swift AI innovation creates blueprint for banks to stop fraud faster through cross-border collaboration

Read here: https://www.swift.com/news-events/press-releases/swift-ai-innovation-creates-blueprint-banks-stop-fraud-faster-through-cross-border-collaboration

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Two San Fernando Valley Men Arrested on Federal Complaint Alleging They Exported $611 Million of Electronics Obtained by Fraud

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/two-san-fernando-valley-men-arrested-federal-complaint-alleging-they-exported-611

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4 arrests for smuggling over 600 migrants across the Western Balkans

Read here: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/4-arrests-for-smuggling-over-600-migrants-across-western-balkans

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Beirut Port Explosion Probe Gains Momentum With Extradition Request

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/news/beirut-port-explosion-investigation-gains-momentum-with-extradition-request

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Investigation Admiral 2.0: Three plead guilty to tax evasion and money laundering worth nearly €6.5 million

Read here: https://www.eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/investigation-admiral-20-three-plead-guilty-to-tax-evasion-and-money-laundering-worth

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Swift-led experiments reveal blueprint for collaborative fraud defence using AI

Read here: https://www.swift.com/news-events/news/swift-led-experiments-reveal-blueprint-collaborative-fraud-defence-using-ai

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FinCEN plans to delete data on U.S. companies from beneficial ownership database

Read here: https://www.icij.org/news/2025/09/fincen-plans-to-delete-data-on-u-s-companies-from-beneficial-ownership-database/

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The world’s tigers are at risk: New report exposes legal gaps facilitating illegal tiger trade

Read here: https://www.traffic.org/news/new-report-exposes-legal-gaps-facilitating-the-illegal-tiger-trade/ link to report: https://www.traffic.org/site/assets/files/28945/law_of_the_tiger_a_comparative_study_of_the_laws_governing_tiger_trafficking_in_12_tiger_range_states.pdf

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Son of Rostec Executive Questioned in Spain Over Possible Money Laundering

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/news/son-of-rostec-executive-questioned-in-spain-over-possible-money-laundering

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Swiss parliament finalises bill on new money laundering rules for advisors

Read here: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/councillors-finalise-draft-for-new-money-laundering-rules-for-advisors/90017360

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Romanian Authorities Investigate HS Timber Employees in Alleged Tax Scheme

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/news/romanian-authorities-investigate-hs-timber-in-alleged-and-tax-scheme

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USD 439 million recovered in global financial crime operation

Read here: https://www.interpol.int/News-and-Events/News/2025/USD-439-million-recovered-in-global-financial-crime-operation

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Czechia: Company and manager convicted of subsidy fraud over dust reduction project

Read here: https://www.eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/czechia-company-and-manager-convicted-subsidy-fraud-over-dust-reduction-project

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College of the EPPO decides to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the Bulgarian European Prosecutor

Read here: https://www.eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/college-eppo-decides-to-initiate-disciplinary-proceedings-against-bulgarian-european

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Criminal networks dismantled for drug trafficking and money laundering via trade in gold bars

Read here: https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/criminal-networks-dismantled-drug-trafficking-and-money-laundering-trade-gold-bars

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Record-setting synthetic drug seizures in INTERPOL-coordinated operation

Read here: https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/Record-setting-synthetic-drug-seizures-in-INTERPOL-coordinated-operation

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Varengold Bank AG: BaFin orders comprehensive remediation of shortcomings and imposes administrative fine

Read here: https://www.bafin.de/SharedDocs/Veroeffentlichungen/EN/Massnahmen/60b_KWG_84_WpIG_und_57_GwG/neu/meldung_2025_09_15_Varengold_Bank_AG_en.html?cms_expanded=true

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