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The Evolution of Compliance: From Cost Centre to Value Generator
Compliance is costly but vital. Firms must integrate it strategically to drive value, reduce risk, and gain a competitive edge.

Elizabeth Travis
6 days ago7 min read
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Sinaloa Cartel Named Terror Group in First Narco-Terrorism Case
In a landmark case reshaping the fight against transnational crime, the United States Department of Justice has unsealed the first-ever...

OpusDatum
May 133 min read
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Is AI Making the Traditional Risk-Based Approach to Financial Crime Obsolete?
For decades, banks have relied on the risk-based approach (RBA) to combat financial crime, as mandated by global regulators like the  ...

Elizabeth Travis
May 95 min read
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Lamborghini, Porsche, Prison: US Cracks Down on Money Laundering Scheme
The United States Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of former Colombian port official Omar Ambuila to over twelve years...

OpusDatum
May 92 min read
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Virginia Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years for Crypto-Funded Terror Support to ISIS
Springfield resident sent more than $185,000 in cryptocurrency to fund ISIS operations and prison escapes A 35-year-old man from...

OpusDatum
May 82 min read
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Beyond the Buzz: Can Generative AI & Synthetic Data Transform Financial Crime Detection?
Synthetic data & AI can transform AML. Build, buy, or partner? Each path offers unique trade-offs. Choose your strategy wisely.

Elizabeth Travis
May 27 min read
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Three Plead Guilty in $92 Million Chinese Drug Money Laundering Case
Three individuals linked to a prolific Chinese money laundering organisation (CMLO) have pleaded guilty to laundering over $92 million in...

OpusDatum
May 12 min read
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FinCEN Targets Cambodia-Based Huione Group Over Cyber Heists & Money Laundering
US Treasury Proposes Action to Cut Off $4 Billion Money Laundering Operation Linked to DPRK and Southeast Asian Criminal Syndicates In a...

OpusDatum
May 12 min read
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Justice Department Secures $5 Million in Major Money Laundering Case
In a landmark victory against international money laundering, the US Department of Justice has secured the forfeiture of over $5 million...

OpusDatum
Apr 292 min read
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Cryptocurrency Crackdown Targets Hamas Fundraising Network
Seizure of Over $200,000 in Cryptocurrency Weakens Hamas's Global Terror Network In a significant blow to terrorist financing operations,...

OpusDatum
Apr 292 min read
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EBA Sets New Rules for Crypto-Asset Service Providers to Appoint Central Contact Points
In a major step towards strengthening Europe's fight against financial crime, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has published new...

OpusDatum
Apr 252 min read
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Three Charged in $30 Million International Money Laundering Operation
A federal grand jury in Florence, South Carolina, has indicted three individuals for their alleged roles in a vast money laundering...

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 242 min read
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