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This Luxembourg Businessman Got Europe’s Corporate Registries Shut Down. But Whose Privacy Was He Protecting?

Read here: https://www.occrp.org/en/beneficial-ownership-data-is-critical-in-the-fight-against-corruption/this-luxembourg-businessman-got-europes-corporate-registries-shut-down-but-whose-privacy-was-he-protecting

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UK pays EU £1.7bn to settle long-running import fraud case

Read here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64587483

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Barclays probed over anti-money laundering systems

Read here: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0210/1355828-barclays-investigation-report/

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Wolfsberg Group publishes updated CBDDQ, FCCQ, Guidance, Glossary and FAQs

Read here: https://www.wolfsberg-principles.com/articles/publication-cbddq-fccq-guidance-glossary-and-faqs

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Dubai, Refuge for Oligarchs and Kleptocrats

Read here: https://whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/dubais-island-of-refuge/

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Ransomware criminals sanctioned in joint UK/US crackdown on international cyber crime

Read here: https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/ransomware-criminals-sanctioned-in-joint-uk-us-crackdown-on-international-cyber-crime

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British organised crime boss arrested in Thailand

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/11/british-organised-boss-arrested-in-thailand

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Ransomware and Sanctions: UK Guidance on Ransomware and Financial Sanctions

Read here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1135587/Ransomware___Sanctions_guidance__Feb_2023_.pdf

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Belgian MEP arrested in ‘cash for influence’ inquiry

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/10/belgian-mep-arrested-in-cash-for-influence-inquiry-marc-tarabella

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UK government commits to publishing £248m missing Covid contracts after breaching transparency guidelines

Read here: https://goodlawproject.org/we-won-government-commits-to-publishing-248m-missing-covid-contracts-after-breaching-transparency-guidelines/

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US announces 180-day exemption to Syria sanctions for disaster aid

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/10/us-syria-sanctions-exemption-earthquake-relief

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German authorities raid firms suspected of Russia sanctions violations

Read here: https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/german-authorities-raid-firms-suspected-of-russia-sanctions-violations/

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$3.5m worth of stolen vehicles returned to Canada after being found in shipping containers in Malta

Read here: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/3-5-million-worth-of-stolen-vehicles-returned-to-canada-after-being-found-in-shipping-containers-in-malta-1.6268684

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Behind the veil: Criminal governance in Western Uttar Pradesh, India

Read here: https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/criminal-governance-uttar-pradesh-india/ Link to report: https://globalinitiative.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Singh-Deo-Barooah-Criminal-governance-in-Western-Uttar-Pradesh-India-GI-TOC-February-2023.pdf

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Guatemala Sees Record Coca, But No Cocaine

Read here: https://insightcrime.org/news/guatemala-sees-record-coca-haul-few-signs-cocaine-production/

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United States and United Kingdom Sanction Members of Russia-Based Trickbot Cybercrime Gang

Read here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1256

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Treasury Sanctions Corrupt Elites Across Bulgarian Political Spectrum

Read here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1264

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Swiss Trader Trafigura Hit by Suspected Nickel Fraud, Says It Could Lose $577 Million

Read here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/swiss-trader-trafigura-hit-by-suspected-nickel-fraud-says-it-could-lose-577-million-11675955716

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Australia: AML agency backs push for cashless pokies in Victoria

Read here: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/anti-money-laundering-agency-backs-push-for-cashless-pokies-in-victoria-20230209-p5cj7v.html

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Putin weaponises counterfeit luxury goods amid Ukraine war

Read here: https://www.glitz.paris/en/entourage/2023/02/09/putin-weaponises-counterfeit-luxury-goods-amid-ukraine-war,109911779-evg

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How chartered accountants can help combat human trafficking

Read here: https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2023/feb-2023/how-chartered-accountants-can-help-combat-human-trafficking

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Former Maui County Official Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Honest Services Wire Fraud

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-hi/pr/former-maui-county-official-sentenced-ten-years-federal-prison-honest-services-wire

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Michelle Mone PPE scandal: Carol Vorderman pushes for former friend to be investigated again

Read here: https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/02/09/michelle-mone-ppe-scandal-carol-vorderman-pushes-for-former-friend-to-be-investigated-again/

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Credit Suisse axes top bosses’ bonuses after biggest loss since financial crisis

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/feb/09/credit-suisse-bonuses-loss-jobs-restructuring

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Australia should force banks to repay scam victims and adopt better protections, advocates say

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/13/australia-should-force-banks-to-repay-scam-victims-and-adopt-better-protections-advocates-say

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INTERPOL Asian Conference calls for greater cross-sector cooperation

Read here: https://www.interpol.int/fr/Actualites-et-evenements/Actualites/2023/INTERPOL-Asian-Conference-calls-for-greater-cross-sector-cooperation

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Man Convicted for Multimillion-Dollar COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/man-convicted-multimillion-dollar-covid-19-relief-fraud

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Rethinking artisanal cobalt mining in the DRC

Read here: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/rethinking-artisanal-cobalt-mining-in-the-drc/48260638

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Guyanese family accused of laundering billions for Chinese businesses arrested at airport

Read here: https://newsroom.gy/2023/02/09/guyanese-family-accused-of-laundering-billions-for-chinese-businesses-arrested-at-airport/

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UK Proposes Making the Sale and Possession of Encrypted Phones Illegal

Read here: https://www.vice.com/en/article/z34p49/uk-proposes-making-sale-possession-of-encrypted-phones-illegal-encrochat-sky

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Why cash is still king in Iraq

Read here: https://restofworld.org/2023/iraq-digital-payments/

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Purplebricks criticised over new £60 AML fee

Read here: https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2023/2/purplebricks-criticised-over-new-60-buyer-fee?source=trending

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Operator of Aircraft Supply Businesses Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for $7m Fraud Scheme

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/operator-aircraft-supply-businesses-sentenced-11-years-federal-prison-7-million-fraud

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Billionaire Joseph Lau offloads HK$25.2m in Hermes bags at Sotheby’s auction

Read here: https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/200132/Billionaire-Joseph-Lau-offloads-HK$25.2m-in-Hermes-bags-at-Sotheby’s-auction

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Comair Claims Fraud In Boeing 737 Max Lawsuit

Read here: https://www.flyingmag.com/comair-claims-fraud-in-boeing-737-max-lawsuit/

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Influencer Busted For Splurging COVID-19 Relief Money On Bentley, Luxury Apartment And More

Read here: https://www.ndtv.com/feature/influencer-busted-for-splurging-covid-relief-money-on-bentley-luxury-apartment-and-more-3765783

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Prolific social media fraudster jailed for three years

Read here: https://www.computerweekly.com/news/365530574/Prolific-social-media-fraudster-jailed-for-three-years

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Lifting sanctions on Syria after devastating earthquake

Read here: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/02/08/lifting-sanctions-on-syria-after-devastating-earthquake/

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The jewellery ornaments industry welcomes Customs’ new registration regime for dealers in precious metals and stones

Read here: https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/200119/The-jewellery-ornaments-industry-welcomes-Customs%27-new-registration-regime-for-dealers-in-precious-metals-and-stones

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Americanas accounting scandal was a ‘fraud,’ says CEO of Brazil’s Itau

Read here: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/americanas-accounting-scandal-was-a-fraud-says-ceo-of-brazils-itau

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