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Bootstrapping
fromIndependent
13 hours ago

How to avoid the moneylender pitfalls catching out vulnerable borrowers in Ireland

Short-term loans offer quick cash but often come with hidden costs due to confusing interest rates.
#fincen
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

FinCEN's anti-money laundering rule struck down now what?

FinCEN has authority to regulate real estate transactions and enforce reporting requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

FinCEN anti-money laundering rule struck down in court

The court vacated FinCEN's rule on reporting cash real estate transactions, restoring previous regulations and eliminating compliance burdens for the industry.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
2 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
Cryptocurrency
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

Why Is the DOJ Hoarding a Boatload of Bitcoin?

The Justice Department's handling of seized Bitcoin raises concerns about returning funds to victims of cryptocurrency scams.
#illegal-gambling
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Poker
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Israeli crime world figure helped run illegal high-stakes L.A. poker ring, authorities say

Yevgeni Gershman pleaded guilty to operating illegal poker games linked to organized crime at a mansion owned by Gilbert Arenas.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Poker
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Israeli crime world figure helped run illegal high-stakes L.A. poker ring, authorities say

Yevgeni Gershman pleaded guilty to operating illegal poker games linked to organized crime at a mansion owned by Gilbert Arenas.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Gardai target 'bogus company' linked to Black Axe romance fraud after elderly woman scammed out of six-figure sum

Two men arrested in Clondalkin as part of a crackdown on the Black Axe crime network linked to romance fraud.
#crime
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Suspects in alleged counterfeit currency sales ring arrested by Halton police | CBC News

Police arrested six suspects in a counterfeit currency sales ring operating through social media, generating over $60,000 in sales.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?

The Panama Papers leak revealed extensive offshore financial networks used by the global elite, involving over 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca.
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
Information security
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets

Federal regulators are asserting exclusive authority over prediction markets, challenging state interference and seeking to prevent fragmented oversight.
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

UK Betting Industry Warns Affordability Checks Will Push Punters to Black Market

65% of UK bettors refuse to submit financial documents amid rising Remote Gaming Duty and calls to pause regulatory changes.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Global super-rich may have hidden $3.55tn from tax officials, says Oxfam

$3.55 trillion of global wealth is hidden from tax authorities, primarily owned by the richest 0.1% of households.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Woman (20s) arrested in probe over fraudulent passports to launder over 160,000

Gardaí arrested a woman and seized documents and a car during a search in south Dublin as part of Operation Skein targeting international fraud.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Nothing to see in Texas: How a Texas court put AML efforts further behind

The U.S. struggles with real estate transparency in the fight against money laundering, facing privacy concerns and political resistance.
World news
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

France opens probe into suspected attack on Bank of America in Paris

The swift intervention by police had thwarted a violent terrorist attack in the French capital the previous night, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.
France news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Michael Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

The purchase of Daniel Kinahan's luxury mansion from the Criminal Assets Bureau will come under boardroom scrutiny as Michael Flatley has won back control over his hit show.
LA real estate
#fraud
#cryptocurrency-fraud
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion In 2025, Shattering Records: FBI

Cryptocurrency-related fraud caused over $11.3 billion in losses for Americans in 2025, representing more than half of all cybercrime losses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

20m of assets allegedly bought with money embezzled from Ursula Andress seized in Italy

Italian authorities have seized €20 million in assets in Tuscany, including property, vineyards, and olive groves, allegedly bought with money embezzled from actress Ursula Andress.
France news
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

FBI Sting Operation Exposes Crypto Price Rigging Network as 10 Foreign Nationals Charged, Over $1M Seized

Federal crackdown reveals a network of alleged crypto price manipulation, highlighting increased enforcement risks for digital asset firms.
#gun-smuggling
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Investigation may be looking at whether Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale cash is proceeds of crime'

Jersey authorities are investigating whether the £2.4bn from Roman Abramovich's 2022 Chelsea sale constitutes proceeds of crime, potentially affecting the frozen funds and complicating disputes with the UK government.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Something big is changing in auditing | Fortune

AI will fundamentally redefine auditing over the next three to five years, with internal audit teams increasingly governing AI models while automation saves up to 40% of audit time.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

The 'Black Axe' romance fraud boss who had 110,000 in accounts - but still avoided jail

Teddy Osayi was a key operative in a romance fraud scheme that resulted in one victim losing €45,000 and twelve others being scammed.
UK news
Business intelligence
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

AI Security and Forensic Accounting: Protecting Financial Systems in an Automated World

AI-enhanced forensic accounting is essential for detecting financial fraud and payment manipulation in automated financial systems vulnerable to sophisticated, AI-driven attacks.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

AI-driven fraud far more profitable, Interpol warns

AI-enhanced financial fraud schemes are 4.5 times more profitable than non-AI schemes, with criminals using generative AI to improve text quality, create deepfakes, and scale operations efficiently.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Japanese conman' tried to sell an undercover DEA agent nuclear materials but how did he get them?

A Japanese Yakuza leader was sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating a transnational criminal network trafficking nuclear materials to Iran, heroin from Myanmar, and weapons to insurgent groups.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

His boss shut the door and said they now needed "shorter-term opportunities to make money every month or we may not survive," which Tom now sees as the moment the scoreboard reset from three years to 30 days. "It was a very ambiguous message," he says, adding that he never asked, "Are we talking about what everybody else is doing or are we going to stay within the legal or ethical guardrail?"
Growth hacking
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Interpol obliterates cyber criminal infrastructure | Computer Weekly

Interpol's Operation Synergia III neutralized 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers across 72 countries, resulting in 94 arrests and over 100 investigations targeting cyber fraud, phishing, malware, and ransomware infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Taiwan indicts 62 linked to alleged scam center in Cambodia

Taiwan prosecutors indicted 62 people linked to the Prince Group, a multinational cyberscam network operating from Cambodia that laundered billions through luxury purchases and real estate.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mafia accused of using Naples hospital for fraud and illegal transport of corpses

Italian police arrested four people for a Camorra plot to commit insurance fraud, control hospital services, and illegally transport corpses through infiltration of Naples hospital staff.
#organized-crime
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

U.S. Treasury Recognizes Legitimate Uses For Crypto Mixers

The U.S. Treasury acknowledges that cryptocurrency mixers serve legitimate financial privacy purposes while proposing new legislative tools to combat illicit finance and criminal exploitation of these technologies.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Close Dundon associate' linked to international arms plot after travel document is found in car

A Limerick gangster linked to the Dundon mob was identified through his travel document found in a vehicle used to smuggle military-grade weapons from Europe into the UK.
#unlicensed-banking
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Spanish police file sets out alleged links between aristocrat's Dublin fintech and drug cartel's money laundering operation

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Spanish police file sets out alleged links between aristocrat's Dublin fintech and drug cartel's money laundering operation

US news
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Lakeland tax preparer sentenced for gambling fraud

Jeffrey Dixon was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison, ordered to forfeit $1,093,552.50, and must pay $12,964,382 restitution for filing hundreds of fraudulent tax returns.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

FBI raids East Oakland lot where thieves allegedly sold stolen gas for cheap

FBI and police raided an East Oakland property suspected as a chop shop selling stolen gasoline and storing stolen vehicles, seizing multiple vehicles and equipment.
#deutsche-bank
fromFortune
2 months ago
Germany news

German prosecutors' raid on Deutsche Bank hurts the lender's attempts to leave its long history of compliance failures in the past | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Germany news

German prosecutors' raid on Deutsche Bank hurts the lender's attempts to leave its long history of compliance failures in the past | Fortune

fromIndependent
1 month ago

Irishman sanctioned over Russian links helps super-rich invest in art, cars and watches

Businessman who was penalised by the US Treasury now helps wealthy clients acquire 'rare assets' An Irishman in Dubai sanctioned by the US because of his business dealings with Russia has reinvented himself as a consultant helping the super-rich invest in "rare assets".
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Senior Reform UK figures attend launch of How to Launder Money book

A close aide to Nigel Farage, Cottrell served several months in a US prison after being convicted there in 2017 for wire fraud a chapter in his life he referred to at his book launch party on Thursday night. Farage was among the guests at the luxury hotel Raffles on Whitehall, along with many senior members of Reform UK, but for once the party's leader was content to let the spotlight fall on Cottrell and his co-author Lawrence Burke Files.
UK politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Alanna, Settlor partner on FinCEN compliance options

Interoperability is something the title industry needs now more than ever. Our clients consistently tell us that being able to work with the banks, the underwriters and the technology providers they trust most often on a file-by-file basis is critical to their success, he said. That usually means something different from business to business, market to market and order to order. One firm may need one combination of technologies and underwriters for their needs, while the next may want a completely different blend.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Files cast light on Jeffrey Epstein's ties to cryptocurrency

Documents published last week by the US Department of Justice reveal Epstein bankrolled the principal home and funding source for bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, during its nascent stages; he also invested $3m in Coinbase in 2014, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, and cut a check that same year to Blockstream, a prominent bitcoin-focused technology firm. Both crypto startups accepted Epstein's investments in 2014 six years after his 2008 conviction in Florida for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Everybody Loves Our Dollars by Oliver Bullough review a jaw-dropping expose of money laundering

In April 2024, the value of all the dollar bills in circulation reached an all-time high of $2.345tn, and may well be even more than that by now. The total value of dollars in the world has doubled every decade since the 1970s. Similarly, there are 1.552tn euro notes in circulation, while most other currencies the British pound, the Japanese yen, the Swiss franc and so on are all at something like their highest levels in history.
World news
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

At least 3.7m unaccounted for as liquidators appointed to investment firm

Provisional liquidators were appointed to Strand Investments & Finance Ltd (123 Financial Services) after suspected misappropriation left at least €3.7m unaccounted and clients affected.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How to Comply with FinCEN Without Break Your Operations (or Budget)

FinCEN's Residential Real Estate Rule, effective March 1, 2026, requires title and escrow teams to file file-by-file AML reports and embed compliance into core workflows.
US news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

An FBI 'Asset' Helped Run a Dark Web Site That Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs for Years

An FBI-controlled informant ran a staff role on the Incognito dark web market while allegedly approving fentanyl-tainted pill sales linked to at least one death.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

PropLogix launches FinCEN reporting service for title agents

FinCEN reporting isn't optional, and it isn't something agencies can afford to get wrong, said David Daley, vice president of product at PropLogix.
Real estate
Miscellaneous
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Isle of Man gambling regulator issues $273K AML fine

Shelgeyr Limited was fined £200,000 for widespread AML failures, including inadequate due diligence, monitoring, record-keeping, and risk assessment.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

The Next FATF Test: Can the West Demand Results from Pakistan?

Formal anti-money-laundering reforms in Pakistan mask resilient, adaptive terrorist financing networks exploiting digital wallets, micro-donations, and humanitarian appeals.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Corruption watchdog warns graft on the rise globally

Established Western democracies are experiencing rising perceived public-sector corruption, with historic clean-governance scores eroding and anti-corruption leadership weakening.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Site catering to online criminals has been seized by the FBI

The FBI seized RAMP, a major Russian-language ransomware marketplace with over 14,000 vetted users, disrupting a significant cybercrime forum and its operations.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting Incidents Since 2020, $20M Lost in 2025

The jackpotting attacks involve the use of specialized malware, such as Ploutus, to infect ATMs and force them to dispense cash. In most cases, cybercriminals have been observed gaining unauthorized access to the machines by opening an ATM face with widely available generic keys. There are at least two different ways by which the malware is deployed: Removing the ATM's hard drive, followed by either connecting it to their computer, copying it to the hard drive, attaching it back to the ATM, and rebooting the ATM,
Information security
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Iran seeks to get out of FATF blacklist amid domestic political divisions

The FATF also ramped up measures aimed at isolating Iran from global financial markets with a particular focus on virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and cryptocurrencies. It recommended member states and financial institutions around the world to: Refuse to establish representative offices of Iranian financial institutions and VASPs or consider the noncompliance risks involved. Prohibit financial institutions and VASPs from establishing offices in Iran.
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