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Redinel & Oerta Korfuzi jailed for insider dealing & money laundering worth £1m
Southwark Crown Court has sentenced Redinel Korfuzi to six years’ imprisonment and his sister Oerta Korfuzi to five years’ imprisonment...

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Jul 3, 20252 min read


ESAs & AMLA forge closer ties with Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation & information exchange
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) have today announced the signing of a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding...

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Jul 2, 20252 min read


Money Laundering at the Border: How Criminal Enterprises Exploit Niche Trade Channels
The US Department of Justice has sentenced three individuals for their roles in a long-running and violent criminal conspiracy that...

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Jun 30, 20252 min read


US Department of Justice Targets $225 Million in Crypto Linked to Investment Fraud
In a significant escalation of its fight against financial crime, the United States Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture...

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Jun 30, 20251 min read


Cross-Border Money Laundering Operation Ends with Prison Sentence for Crypto-Fuelled Cash Smuggling Network
In a stark reminder of the global reach of narco-finance networks, the recent sentencing of Mexican national Jose Manuel Martinez Gomez...

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Jun 25, 20252 min read


California Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme
In a significant victory for the Department of Justice’s crackdown on hospice-related Medicare fraud, Mihran Panosyan, 46, of Winnetka,...

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Jun 22, 20252 min read


FCA Insider Trading Case Highlights Ongoing Threat of Money Laundering in the UK Financial System
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured convictions against Redinel and Oerta Korfuzi for insider dealing and money laundering...

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Jun 18, 20252 min read


US Justice Department Seizes $225M in Cryptocurrency Linked to Massive Investment Fraud & Money Laundering Scheme
In a major crackdown on digital asset crime, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to...

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Jun 18, 20252 min read


Steel Sanctions Bust: Duo Charged in Venezuela Smuggling Scheme
In a significant federal enforcement action, a Venezuelan national and a US citizen have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a...

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Jun 15, 20252 min read


Private Equity Firm Avoids Prosecution After Exposing Sanctions Violations in Acquired Business
White Deer Management LLC has become the first company to benefit from the US Department of Justice’s new M&A self-disclosure policy,...

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Jun 15, 20253 min read


OpusDatum Turns 18: A Coming of Age in Risk, Insight & Independent Thinking
This month, OpusDatum celebrates a significant milestone: our 18th birthday. It’s an opportunity not just for celebration, but for...

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Jun 12, 20253 min read


Cartel-Linked Money Laundering Scheme Uncovered in Texas Border Monopolisation Case
Carlos Martinez, 39, of Mission, Texas, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined $2 million for leading a violent and...

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Jun 11, 20252 min read
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