U.S. Treasury Links UK Polo Figures to Venezuelan Oil Money-Laundering via Swiss Bank MBaer
In March 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department, through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), identified two prominent figures in the UK polo community, Siri Evjemo‑Nysveen and her husband Alessandro Bazzoni, […]
French Navy Seizes Tanker Allegedly Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet in Mediterranean
The French Navy has seized an oil tanker in the Western Mediterranean that President Emmanuel Macron identified as part of Russia’s shadow fleet, a network of vessels used to export […]
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Facilitators of DPRK IT Worker Fraud Targeting American Businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals and two entities for their involvement in North Korean government-orchestrated information technology (IT) worker […]
Brazilian Police Detain Banco Master Owner Amid Allegations Involving Former Central Bank Officials
Brazilian authorities have detained Daniel Vorcaro, owner of the now-defunct lender Banco Master, as part of a widening investigation into alleged corruption, threats, and fraudulent banking practices. The detention follows […]
Bithumb Faces Proposed Six-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Compliance Breaches in South Korea
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been issued a preliminary notice of sanctions that could result in a six-month partial suspension of certain business activities. The notice was issued by […]
Spanish Authorities Dismantle Criminal Network Exploiting Ukrainian Refugees in Multimillion-Euro Gambling Fraud Scheme
Spanish authorities have dismantled a criminal network that exploited dozens of Ukrainian women to carry out a large-scale online gambling and money laundering operation, following a two-year investigation coordinated with […]
New York Businesswoman Jailed for $30 Million Fraud and Illegal Political Donations Scheme
A New York-based businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that targeted foreign investors and channelled illicit funds into US political […]
UK Authorities Arrest Suspects in Multi-Million Pound Waste Fraud and Money Laundering Investigation
UK enforcement authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with a large-scale waste packaging fraud scheme suspected of generating millions of pounds in illicit profits and involving money laundering activities. […]
Pan-African Cybercrime Operation Leads to 651 Arrests and Millions Recovered in Online Fraud Crackdown
A large-scale international law enforcement operation targeting online fraud networks across Africa has resulted in 651 arrests and the recovery of more than USD 4.3 million, underscoring the growing scale […]
Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Charged in Major Money Laundering Case After Attempted Escape
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have charged a former energy minister with money laundering and participation in an organised criminal scheme, following his detention while allegedly attempting to leave the country. Investigators […]