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Even Farage agrees anti-money laundering laws are weapons of mass distraction

Read here: https://www.cityam.com/even-farage-agrees-anti-money-laundering-laws-are-weapons-of-mass-distraction/

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Risk Alert: Observations from Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Examinations of Broker-Dealers

Read here: https://www.sec.gov/exams/announcement/risk-alert-aml-compliance-examinations-bd

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The dark web trades wildlife, but mostly for use as drugs

Read here: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pan3.10469

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Seven members of sexual exploitation ring arrested

Read here: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/seven-members-of-sexual-exploitation-ring-arrested

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FCA letter to Chancellor: Freedom of expression and the provision of banking services

Read here: https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/correspondence/fca-chancellor-freedom-expression-provision-banking-services.pdf

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UK Home Office seeks feedback on proposals for ‘suspended funds scheme’ under second economic crime plan

Read here: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/anti-money-laundering/home-office-suspended-funds-scheme

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Dutch Authorities Catch Hamas Financier Red-Handed

Read here: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2023/08/01/dutch-authorities-catch-hamas-financier-red-handed/

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House lawmakers scrutinize pandemic-era small business tax break expert calls ‘fraught with fraud’

Read here: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/30/house-lawmakers-scrutinize-pandemic-era-employee-retention-tax-credit-.html

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How a Wisconsin official became ‘a scapegoat’ for voter fraud falsehoods

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/31/wisconsin-meagan-wolfe-elections-official

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Think Tank: Insurers Not Fuelling Ransomware Market

Read here: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/think-tank-insurers-not-fuelling/

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Fraud-hit WANdisco demands former chiefs repay six-figure bonuses

Read here: https://news.sky.com/story/fraud-hit-wandisco-demands-former-chiefs-repay-six-figure-bonuses-12931138

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‘Where’s the Justice?’: Local Anger at Thurrock’s Ruinous Deals

Read here: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-08-03/wheres-the-justice-local-anger-at-thurrocks-ruinous-deals

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Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) Fines Bank Mirabaud $3m for Anti-Money Laundering Controls Failings

Read here: https://www.dfsa.ae/news/dfsa-fines-bank-mirabaud-usd-3-million-anti-money-laundering-controls-failings

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Australia inquiry into home affairs procurement after ‘serious issues’ with Nauru contracts

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/31/labor-nauru-contracts-inquiry-clare-o-neil

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How Russia is evading sanctions to keep $10 billion worth of seized Boeing and Airbus planes flying

Read here: https://news.yahoo.com/russia-evading-sanctions-keep-10-091601661.html

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Organised Crime Gang sentenced for offences involving drugs and cryptocurrency

Read here: https://www.cps.gov.uk/cymruwales/news/organised-crime-gang-sentenced-offences-involving-drugs-and-cryptocurrency

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Man Sentenced After Using Instagram to Illegally Sell Guns, Including to a Minor

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdin/pr/man-sentenced-federal-prison-after-using-instagram-illegally-sell-guns-including-minor

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UAE to Set Up Anti-Money Laundering Bodies Amid Scrutiny

Read here: https://www.voanews.com/a/7204598.html

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Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Investment Fraud, Bank Fraud, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion Schemes

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/real-estate-developer-sentenced-investment-fraud-bank-fraud-money-laundering-and-tax

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UK imposes sanctions on Russian judges for sentencing of Putin opponent

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/31/uk-imposes-sanctions-on-russian-judges-for-sentencing-of-putin-opponent

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Jersey financial intelligence unit to become independent of the police

Read here: https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2023-07-31/jersey-financial-intelligence-unit-seperates-from-police

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Spanish police arrest Mexican drug cartel kingpin in Madrid

Read here: https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-cops-arrest-mexico-cartel-kingpin-said-madrid-los-zetas/

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Austrac says probe into WA-owned Perth Mint dates as far back as 2021

Read here: https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/austrac-says-probe-into-wa-gold-and-silver-refiner-the-perth-mint-dates-as-far-back-as-2021-c-11439990

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Gambling regulator withheld documents from money laundering inquiry

Read here: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/gambling-regulator-withheld-documents-from-money-laundering-inquiry-20230801-p5dsxc.html

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The Sunshine Millionaire: How One Man Took £130m From British Taxpayers

Read here: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-07-31/the-sunshine-millionaire-how-one-man-took-130m-from-british-taxpayers

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Sky tv court order blocks illegal streaming

Read here: https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2023/07/31/sky-court-order-blocks-illegal-streaming/

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Monaco’s ruler Prince Albert II names new chief-of-staff as Monaco rocked by money scheme claims

Read here: https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/albert-ii-names-chief-staff-193610233.html

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Banco Santander, BBVA and CaixaBank team up to tackle fraud

Read here: https://www.fintechfutures.com/2023/07/banco-santander-bbva-and-caixabank-unify-fraud-defences-with-fraudfense/

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Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to Strengthen Defence Against Money Laundering Risks in Single Family Offices

Read here: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2023/mas-to-strengthen-defence-against-money-laundering-risks-in-single-family-offices

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Now a wanted man, Lebanon’s central bank head steps down

Read here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/now-a-wanted-man-lebanons-central-bank-head-steps-down

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My debit card and PIN were stolen but Barclays is treating me as the criminal

Read here:https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/jul/31/my-debit-card-and-pin-were-stolen-but-barclays-is-treating-me-as-the-criminal

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Accountant admits transferring cash to ‘fraud account’ to pay gambling debts

Read here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-31/james-redmond-burrows-tax-agent-fraud-guilty-plea/102668756

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UK banks are closing more than 1,000 accounts every day

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/30/uk-banks-closing-more-than-1000-accounts-every-day

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Nigel Farage says new Coutts boss has offered to keep his accounts open

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/31/city-regulator-urges-stability-at-natwest-over-nigel-farage-row

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Uruguay’s Top Trafficker Disappears Yet Again in Bolivia

Read here: https://insightcrime.org/news/uruguay-trafficker-sebastian-marset-story/

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VAT fraudster to cough up £1.2m or face longer in jail

Read here: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/hm-revenue-customs-hmrc/pressreleases/vat-fraudster-to-cough-up-ps1-dot-2m-or-face-longer-in-jail-3263249

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Charges laid against Islamic State financier in Canada’s terrorist financing investigation

Read here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/charges-laid-islamic-state-financier-canadas-terrorist-financing-investigation

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Solicitors’ watchdog investigating reports help for fake asylum claims offered

Read here: https://news.sky.com/story/justice-secretary-demands-sanctions-against-rogue-solicitors-amid-false-asylum-claims-allegations-12928270

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New AI Tool ‘FraudGPT’ Emerges, Tailored for Sophisticated Attacks

Read here: https://thehackernews.com/2023/07/new-ai-tool-fraudgpt-emerges-tailored.html

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