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OFAC SANCTIONS CARTEL DE SANTA ROSA DE LIMA (CSRL) MEXICAN CARTEL

On 17 December, OFAC also sanctioned Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, the leader of CSRL.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
OFAC: NEW RUSSIAN SANCTIONS GENERAL LICENSES COVERING CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY ACTIVITIES AND OIL FOR JAPAN FROM THE SAKHALIN-2 PROJECT

On 17 December, 8 relevant FAQ were also amended FAQs 967, 978, 999, 1011, 1117, 1182, 1203, and 1216.
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Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General Licenses; Publication of Updated Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions | Office of Foreign Assets Cont...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
UK: THE MACKAY V DICK PRINCIPLE DOES NOT APPLY IN ENGLAND & WALES

On 13 November, CMS Law reported that the Supreme Court held that there is no such English law principle of “deemed fulfilment”
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Contract is King: Supreme Court confirms the MacKay v Dick principle does not apply in England & Wales
Explore the Supreme Court's decision in King Crude Carriers v Ridgebury November, clarifying that the Mackay v Dick principle is not English law.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
HOW DO RUSSIAN OLIGARCHS HIDE MONEY? WRAP IT IN INSURANCE

On 25 November, Tax Notes considered the use of private placement life insurance (PPLI), or “insurance wrappers”, which can also be used to obscure the origins of assets and evade and avoid taxation.

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December 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
UN CONVENTION ON CARGO DOCUMENTS TO FACILITATE GLOBAL TRADE

On 16 December, the UN advised that the General Assembly had adopted the UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents.
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General Assembly Adopts Breakthrough Convention on Cargo Documents to Facilitate Global Trade | UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
NEW YORK, 16 December (Office of Legal Affairs) — The United Nations General Assembly adopted yesterday the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, a landmark treaty that extends the ...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
UK: COULD THE LIBOR-EURIBOR CASE HAVE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES FOR JURIES IN COMPLEX FRAUD CASES?

On 15 December, Corker Bining asked this after the Supreme Court focused on juries being given judicial directions how particular definitions should be interpreted.
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Fraud Trials: Floodgates Opened?
Could the Hayes & Palombo case have unintended consequences for juries in complex fraud cases, asks Maia Cohen-Lask.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
HOW MEXICO’S FUEL THEFT MARKET WENT TRANSNATIONAL

On 16 December, Insight Crime said that Mexico’s largest criminal groups are expanding the sophistication and profitability of their involvement in illicit fuel markets, to affect the US energy sector
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How Mexico's Fuel Theft Market Went Transnational
Mexican groups are expanding their local, illicit fuel markets into cross-border smuggling networks that affect the US energy sector.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
ITALIAN AND ROMANIAN AUTHORITIES SEIZE ASSETS WORTH MORE THAN €40 MILLION FROM AN INDIVIDUAL SUSPECTED OF BEING AFFILIATED WITH MAFIA FAMILIES

On 17 December, Eurojust said that he laundered money through gambling activities in Italy and cryptocurrency.
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Eurojust supports seizure of mafia assets worth EUR 40 million
Italian and Romanian authorities have seized assets worth more than EUR 40 million from an individual suspected of being affiliated with mafia families. Eurojust ensured that the freezing happened sim...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
REPORT: CORRUPTION IN ICELAND

On 17 December, the Council of Europe reported that its GRECO arm had completed compliance procedures relating to Iceland in the light of the progress achieved in implementing recommendations
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Council of Europe welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in Icelandic central government and police - Portal - www.coe.int
<p>I<strong>celand has</strong> <strong>satisfactorily implemented 13 of the 18 GRECO recommendations</strong></p>
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December 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
UK REMOVES 2 INDIVIDUALS AND 2 ENTITIES FROM SYRIA SANCTIONS LIST – BUT THEY REMAIN ON OTHER UK SANCTIONS LISTS

ON 17 December, OFSI advised individuals and entities had been removed from Syrian sanctions lists, but remained subject to sanctions
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December 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
UK IMPOSES SANCTIONS AGAINST SYRIAN ENTITY UNDER ITS CHEMICAL WEAPONS SANCTIONS REGIME

On 17 December, OFSI advised that the SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTRE (SSRC) had been added to sanctions lists – but removed from the Syria sanctions lists.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
CANADA ADDS 4 INDIVIDUALS TO IRAN SANCTIONS LISTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS GROUNDS

On 15 December, Global Affairs Canada advised that it was imposing additional sanctions against 4 individuals, all Iranian senior officials
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Minister Anand announces additional sanctions against Iran
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against 4 individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
US-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT ON CHINA SANCTIONS AND EXPORT CONTROL EVASION

On 16 December, the Global Sanctions blog reported the publication of the bipartisan USCC report
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2025 Annual Report to Congress
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
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December 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
US PROPOSES IMPORT TARIFFS ON NICARAGUA FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF LABOUR RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW PROTECTIONS

On 16 December, Crowell Moring reported the outcome and implications of a Section 301 investigation of Nicaragua
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Section 301 Tariffs Announced Against Nicaragua Over Labor and Human Rights Violations | International Trade Law
On December 10th, 2025 the US Trade Representative released the results of the Section 301 investigation initiated in December 2024 into Nicaragua’s
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December 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
US COURT OF APPEALS UPHOLDS LANDMARK AML LAW

On 16 December, the FACT Coalition reported that the Court had reversed a lower court decision, finding in favour of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
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U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Law
On December 16, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act, the most significant new federal anti-money laundering law in a generatio...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
US DESIGNATES CLAN DEL GOLFO DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANISATION AS TERRORIST ORGANISATION

On 16 December, the US advised that it was designating Colombian-based Clan del Golfo as an FTO and a SDGT.
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Terrorist Designations of Clan del Golfo  - United States Department of State
Today, the Department of State is designating Clan del Golfo as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).    Based in Colombia, Clan del Golfo is a vio...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
OFAC $3 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH TECHNOLGOY COMPANY OVER VIOLATIONS OF IRAN SANCTIONS INVOLVING ITS DIGITAL WALLET SERVICE

On 16 December, OFAC advised of a settlement with Exodus Movement Inc
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December 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
UK: THE VITAL ROLE OF BREACH REPORTING IN SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE TRADE SANCTIONS ENFORCEMENT

On 16 December, a post from OTSI draws on recent experience and sets out what makes a useful breach report and why comprehensive disclosure matters.
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What does good breach reporting look like?
Why does reporting matter?  The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) is responsible for enforcing UK trade sanctions relating to sanctioned services and the movement of sanctioned goods ove...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
INTERPOL SILVER NOTICES

Fincrime Central has published this guide to the new tool which aims to trace and recover criminal assets, disrupt illegal networks, and foster international police collaboration.
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Interpol Silver Notice: A New Tool to Combat Organized Crime - Fincrime Central
INTERPOL’s Silver Notice enhances global efforts in asset recovery and combating transnational organized crime. Discover its significance and impact.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
UK: FCA SEEKS FEEDBACK ON PROPOSALS FOR UK CRYPTO RULES

On 16 December, a release on Mondo Visione advised that the FCA for views on new proposals as the next step in shaping the UK’s crypto rules. The consultation closes on 12 February.
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UK Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Feedback On Proposals For UK Crypto Rules
<p><span>We are asking for views on new proposals as the next step in shaping the UK&rsquo;s crypto rules. These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto mar...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
UK: LAW FIRM COMPLIANCE OFFICERS HAVE “POOR” KNOWLEDGE OF SRA REPORTING AND RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS

On 16 December, Legal Futures reported on the findings of a Solicitors Regulation Authority survey

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Compliance officers have "poor" knowledge of obligations
Law firm compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of the SRA reporting and record-keeping requirements, according to research by the regulator.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
THE NEW UAE AML LAW: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE NEW 2025 EXECUTIVE REGULATIONS

On 15 December, an article from CMS Law is concerned with new regulations that will introduce an expanded and modernised compliance framework
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Operationalising the New UAE AML Law: a deep dive into the new 2025 Executive Regulations
Explore the new 2025 UAE AML Executive Regulations, detailing changes and implications for financial and gaming sectors, enhancing compliance and transparency.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
FIJI: US THREATENS TO CUT AID OVER IMPUNITY FOR DOOMSDAY CULT

On 15 December, OCCRP reported that US aid to Fiji is at risk unless the government takes urgent action against the Grace Road Group, a Korean cult accused of human trafficking and other crimes.
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US Threatens to Cut Fiji Aid Over Impunity for Doomsday Cult
OCCRP has confirmed that US aid to Fiji is at risk unless the government takes urgent action against the Grace Road Group, a Korean cult accused of human trafficking and other crimes.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BELGIUM: AML/CFT MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT

On 16 December, FATF released the MER for Belgium
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December 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
TRUMP DECLARES FENTANYL A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION

On 15 December, Politico reported that Trump signed an Executive Order classifying fentanyl as a WMD.
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Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
The designation could have sweeping impacts on U.S. policy toward China as well as the Trump administration’s military buildup in the Western Hemisphere.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM