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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.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
ofac.treasury.gov/media/934841...
insightcrime.org/news/mexico-...
On 17 December, OFAC also sanctioned Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, the leader of CSRL.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
ofac.treasury.gov/media/934841...
insightcrime.org/news/mexico-...
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
ofac.treasury.gov/media/934841...
insightcrime.org/news/mexico-...
On 17 December, OFAC also sanctioned Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, the leader of CSRL.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
ofac.treasury.gov/media/934841...
insightcrime.org/news/mexico-...
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.
www.taxnotes.com/featured-new...
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.
www.taxnotes.com/featured-new...
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 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.
www.taxnotes.com/featured-new...
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.
www.taxnotes.com/featured-new...
BELGIUM: AML/CFT MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT
On 16 December, FATF released the MER for Belgium
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
On 16 December, FATF released the MER for Belgium
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
December 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
BELGIUM: AML/CFT MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT
On 16 December, FATF released the MER for Belgium
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
On 16 December, FATF released the MER for Belgium
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
STUDY: MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE UK ARE BEING DRAWN INTO BRIBERY AND MONEY LAUNDERING
On 20 November, the University of Surrey published a report which said that 16% of UK adults had been asked for a bribe in the last 12 months
www.surrey.ac.uk/news/million...
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On 20 November, the University of Surrey published a report which said that 16% of UK adults had been asked for a bribe in the last 12 months
www.surrey.ac.uk/news/million...
cdn.roxhillmedia.com/production/e...
December 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
STUDY: MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE UK ARE BEING DRAWN INTO BRIBERY AND MONEY LAUNDERING
On 20 November, the University of Surrey published a report which said that 16% of UK adults had been asked for a bribe in the last 12 months
www.surrey.ac.uk/news/million...
cdn.roxhillmedia.com/production/e...
On 20 November, the University of Surrey published a report which said that 16% of UK adults had been asked for a bribe in the last 12 months
www.surrey.ac.uk/news/million...
cdn.roxhillmedia.com/production/e...
ILLICIT FLOWS OF GOLD CONCENTRATES IN THE MARITIME SPACE
On 9 December, the OECD released this report which examines the trade in gold concentrates in the maritime space, linked to illicit trade and the vulnerabilities to “gold laundering”.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
On 9 December, the OECD released this report which examines the trade in gold concentrates in the maritime space, linked to illicit trade and the vulnerabilities to “gold laundering”.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
December 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
ILLICIT FLOWS OF GOLD CONCENTRATES IN THE MARITIME SPACE
On 9 December, the OECD released this report which examines the trade in gold concentrates in the maritime space, linked to illicit trade and the vulnerabilities to “gold laundering”.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
On 9 December, the OECD released this report which examines the trade in gold concentrates in the maritime space, linked to illicit trade and the vulnerabilities to “gold laundering”.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
UN RELEASES GUIDANCE TO ENSURE HUMAN RIGHTS ARE RESPECTED IN COUNTERING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM
On 9 December, the Global NPO Coalition on FATF reported the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact published new Guidance
fatfplatform.org/news/un-issu...
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
On 9 December, the Global NPO Coalition on FATF reported the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact published new Guidance
fatfplatform.org/news/un-issu...
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
December 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
UN RELEASES GUIDANCE TO ENSURE HUMAN RIGHTS ARE RESPECTED IN COUNTERING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM
On 9 December, the Global NPO Coalition on FATF reported the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact published new Guidance
fatfplatform.org/news/un-issu...
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
On 9 December, the Global NPO Coalition on FATF reported the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact published new Guidance
fatfplatform.org/news/un-issu...
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
UK’S NEW ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY
On 12 December, Hogan Lovells said that economic crime is a big part of that, in this commentary on the Strategy released on 8 December.
www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/th...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
On 12 December, Hogan Lovells said that economic crime is a big part of that, in this commentary on the Strategy released on 8 December.
www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/th...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
UK’S NEW ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY
On 12 December, Hogan Lovells said that economic crime is a big part of that, in this commentary on the Strategy released on 8 December.
www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/th...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
On 12 December, Hogan Lovells said that economic crime is a big part of that, in this commentary on the Strategy released on 8 December.
www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/th...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
NEW REPORT EXPLORES USE OF ROBOTICS AND UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
On 8 December, a report from Europol provides an in-depth analysis of how unmanned systems could change society, crime and law enforcement
www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
www.europol.europa.eu/publication-...
On 8 December, a report from Europol provides an in-depth analysis of how unmanned systems could change society, crime and law enforcement
www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
www.europol.europa.eu/publication-...
December 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
NEW REPORT EXPLORES USE OF ROBOTICS AND UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
On 8 December, a report from Europol provides an in-depth analysis of how unmanned systems could change society, crime and law enforcement
www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
www.europol.europa.eu/publication-...
On 8 December, a report from Europol provides an in-depth analysis of how unmanned systems could change society, crime and law enforcement
www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
www.europol.europa.eu/publication-...
THE IMPACT OF THE SUDAN'S WAR ON ARMS MARKETS AND MERCENARY NETWORKS IN CHAD AND LIBYA
On 1 December, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime said that the war has reshaped the security economies of its neighbours
globalinitiative.net/analysis/imp...
On 1 December, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime said that the war has reshaped the security economies of its neighbours
globalinitiative.net/analysis/imp...
December 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
THE IMPACT OF THE SUDAN'S WAR ON ARMS MARKETS AND MERCENARY NETWORKS IN CHAD AND LIBYA
On 1 December, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime said that the war has reshaped the security economies of its neighbours
globalinitiative.net/analysis/imp...
On 1 December, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime said that the war has reshaped the security economies of its neighbours
globalinitiative.net/analysis/imp...
EU MOST WANTED WEBSITE REVAMPED WITH NEW FUGITIVES ADDED
On 10 December, Europol released an updated Most Wanted list
www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
eumostwanted.eu
On 10 December, Europol released an updated Most Wanted list
www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
eumostwanted.eu
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
EU MOST WANTED WEBSITE REVAMPED WITH NEW FUGITIVES ADDED
On 10 December, Europol released an updated Most Wanted list
www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
eumostwanted.eu
On 10 December, Europol released an updated Most Wanted list
www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
eumostwanted.eu
MALAYSIA: FATF AML/CFT MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT
On 11 December, FATF published this report following the onsite visit in February.
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
On 11 December, FATF published this report following the onsite visit in February.
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
December 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
MALAYSIA: FATF AML/CFT MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT
On 11 December, FATF published this report following the onsite visit in February.
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
On 11 December, FATF published this report following the onsite visit in February.
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
ADOPTING AI FOR TRADE: BUSINESS INSIGHTS TO INFORM POLICY AND PRACTICE
On 11 December, the ICC published this report on a joint survey with the World Bank.
iccwbo.org/news-publica...
On 11 December, the ICC published this report on a joint survey with the World Bank.
iccwbo.org/news-publica...
December 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
ADOPTING AI FOR TRADE: BUSINESS INSIGHTS TO INFORM POLICY AND PRACTICE
On 11 December, the ICC published this report on a joint survey with the World Bank.
iccwbo.org/news-publica...
On 11 December, the ICC published this report on a joint survey with the World Bank.
iccwbo.org/news-publica...
UK: ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY 2025 TARGETS ROGUE INSIDERS AND DIRTY MONEY
On 8 December, the Home Office advised the publication of the new strategy
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/...
On 8 December, the Home Office advised the publication of the new strategy
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/...
December 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
UK: ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY 2025 TARGETS ROGUE INSIDERS AND DIRTY MONEY
On 8 December, the Home Office advised the publication of the new strategy
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/...
On 8 December, the Home Office advised the publication of the new strategy
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/...
UK: AML/CFT SUPERVISION REPORT 2025
On 8 December, HM Treasury published its annual report on supervision activity using information requested from supervisors
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693308...
On 8 December, HM Treasury published its annual report on supervision activity using information requested from supervisors
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693308...
December 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
UK: AML/CFT SUPERVISION REPORT 2025
On 8 December, HM Treasury published its annual report on supervision activity using information requested from supervisors
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693308...
On 8 December, HM Treasury published its annual report on supervision activity using information requested from supervisors
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693308...
DUAL-USE GOODS WHAT MIGHT TRIGGER “RED FLAGS” FOR GOODS SEEMINGLY NOT DUAL-USE
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hscodefinder.ai/sheet/dual-u...
December 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
DUAL-USE GOODS WHAT MIGHT TRIGGER “RED FLAGS” FOR GOODS SEEMINGLY NOT DUAL-USE
hscodefinder.ai/sheet/dual-u...
hscodefinder.ai/sheet/dual-u...
BASEL AML INDEX 2025
The Basel Institute on Governance has released the latest Index, shows improvements in some high-risk countries balanced by declines in traditionally low-risk ones.
baselgovernance.org/sites/defaul...
baselgovernance.org/news/basel-a...
The Basel Institute on Governance has released the latest Index, shows improvements in some high-risk countries balanced by declines in traditionally low-risk ones.
baselgovernance.org/sites/defaul...
baselgovernance.org/news/basel-a...
December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
BASEL AML INDEX 2025
The Basel Institute on Governance has released the latest Index, shows improvements in some high-risk countries balanced by declines in traditionally low-risk ones.
baselgovernance.org/sites/defaul...
baselgovernance.org/news/basel-a...
The Basel Institute on Governance has released the latest Index, shows improvements in some high-risk countries balanced by declines in traditionally low-risk ones.
baselgovernance.org/sites/defaul...
baselgovernance.org/news/basel-a...
IMF: UNDERSTANDING STABLECOINS
The IMF has issued this report to explain and document the phenomenon of stablecoins, and present their potential benefits, while providing a holistic view of risks, policy frameworks, and emerging regulations.
www.imf.org/-/media/file...
The IMF has issued this report to explain and document the phenomenon of stablecoins, and present their potential benefits, while providing a holistic view of risks, policy frameworks, and emerging regulations.
www.imf.org/-/media/file...
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
IMF: UNDERSTANDING STABLECOINS
The IMF has issued this report to explain and document the phenomenon of stablecoins, and present their potential benefits, while providing a holistic view of risks, policy frameworks, and emerging regulations.
www.imf.org/-/media/file...
The IMF has issued this report to explain and document the phenomenon of stablecoins, and present their potential benefits, while providing a holistic view of risks, policy frameworks, and emerging regulations.
www.imf.org/-/media/file...
CANADA: OPERATIONAL ALERT - LAUNDERING THE PROCEEDS OF ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
In November, FINTRAC published this Alert intended to support reporting entities
fintrac-canafe.canada.ca/intel/operat...
In November, FINTRAC published this Alert intended to support reporting entities
fintrac-canafe.canada.ca/intel/operat...
December 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
CANADA: OPERATIONAL ALERT - LAUNDERING THE PROCEEDS OF ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
In November, FINTRAC published this Alert intended to support reporting entities
fintrac-canafe.canada.ca/intel/operat...
In November, FINTRAC published this Alert intended to support reporting entities
fintrac-canafe.canada.ca/intel/operat...
FIRE MAGAZINE (DECEMBER 2025)
Including –
FRAUDULENT TRADING AND LIMITATION IN DISSOLVED COMPANIES
THE INTERPOL SILVER NOTICE
NAVIGATING THE NEW ANTI-SLAPP REGIME
EVOLUTION OF THE FREEZING INJUNCTION: MAREVA TO MODERNITY
thoughtleaders4.com/images/uploa...
Including –
FRAUDULENT TRADING AND LIMITATION IN DISSOLVED COMPANIES
THE INTERPOL SILVER NOTICE
NAVIGATING THE NEW ANTI-SLAPP REGIME
EVOLUTION OF THE FREEZING INJUNCTION: MAREVA TO MODERNITY
thoughtleaders4.com/images/uploa...
December 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
FIRE MAGAZINE (DECEMBER 2025)
Including –
FRAUDULENT TRADING AND LIMITATION IN DISSOLVED COMPANIES
THE INTERPOL SILVER NOTICE
NAVIGATING THE NEW ANTI-SLAPP REGIME
EVOLUTION OF THE FREEZING INJUNCTION: MAREVA TO MODERNITY
thoughtleaders4.com/images/uploa...
Including –
FRAUDULENT TRADING AND LIMITATION IN DISSOLVED COMPANIES
THE INTERPOL SILVER NOTICE
NAVIGATING THE NEW ANTI-SLAPP REGIME
EVOLUTION OF THE FREEZING INJUNCTION: MAREVA TO MODERNITY
thoughtleaders4.com/images/uploa...
GUIDE TO SELECTED US TRAVEL AND IDENTITY DOCUMENTS
ICE in the US has published this guide intended to assist those tasked with examining such documents, and contains colour images of the most commonly used documents.
www.ice.gov/doclib/foia/...
ICE in the US has published this guide intended to assist those tasked with examining such documents, and contains colour images of the most commonly used documents.
www.ice.gov/doclib/foia/...
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
GUIDE TO SELECTED US TRAVEL AND IDENTITY DOCUMENTS
ICE in the US has published this guide intended to assist those tasked with examining such documents, and contains colour images of the most commonly used documents.
www.ice.gov/doclib/foia/...
ICE in the US has published this guide intended to assist those tasked with examining such documents, and contains colour images of the most commonly used documents.
www.ice.gov/doclib/foia/...
US: FinCEN ISSUES FINANCIAL TREND ANALYSIS ON RANSOMWARE
On 4 December, FinCEN issued an FTA on ransomware incidents in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data between 2022 and 2024, which totalled more than $2.1 billion in ransomware payments.
www.fincen.gov/news/news-re...
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
On 4 December, FinCEN issued an FTA on ransomware incidents in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data between 2022 and 2024, which totalled more than $2.1 billion in ransomware payments.
www.fincen.gov/news/news-re...
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
December 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
US: FinCEN ISSUES FINANCIAL TREND ANALYSIS ON RANSOMWARE
On 4 December, FinCEN issued an FTA on ransomware incidents in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data between 2022 and 2024, which totalled more than $2.1 billion in ransomware payments.
www.fincen.gov/news/news-re...
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
On 4 December, FinCEN issued an FTA on ransomware incidents in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data between 2022 and 2024, which totalled more than $2.1 billion in ransomware payments.
www.fincen.gov/news/news-re...
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
FATF: PROCEDURES FOR THE AML/CFT/CPF MUTUAL EVALUATIONS, FOLLOW-UP AND ICRG
On 4 December, FATF issued 2 sets of updated guidance on its procedures, also adhered to by FATF-style regional bodies.
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
On 4 December, FATF issued 2 sets of updated guidance on its procedures, also adhered to by FATF-style regional bodies.
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
December 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
FATF: PROCEDURES FOR THE AML/CFT/CPF MUTUAL EVALUATIONS, FOLLOW-UP AND ICRG
On 4 December, FATF issued 2 sets of updated guidance on its procedures, also adhered to by FATF-style regional bodies.
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
On 4 December, FATF issued 2 sets of updated guidance on its procedures, also adhered to by FATF-style regional bodies.
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...
URANIUM ADDED TO US CRITICAL MINERALS LIST: WHAT IT MEANS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY, AI
On 1 December, Military.com reported the addition of uranium to the US critical minerals list could have wide-ranging economic and national security implications
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
On 1 December, Military.com reported the addition of uranium to the US critical minerals list could have wide-ranging economic and national security implications
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
December 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
URANIUM ADDED TO US CRITICAL MINERALS LIST: WHAT IT MEANS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY, AI
On 1 December, Military.com reported the addition of uranium to the US critical minerals list could have wide-ranging economic and national security implications
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
On 1 December, Military.com reported the addition of uranium to the US critical minerals list could have wide-ranging economic and national security implications
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
REPORT: RUSSIA’S ARMS-MAKERS THRIVE DESPITE SANCTIONS
On 1 December, Politico reported a SIPRI publication which said that 2 Russian arms companies increased their combined arms revenues by 23% to $31.2 billion
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
www.politico.eu/wp-content/u...
On 1 December, Politico reported a SIPRI publication which said that 2 Russian arms companies increased their combined arms revenues by 23% to $31.2 billion
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
www.politico.eu/wp-content/u...
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
REPORT: RUSSIA’S ARMS-MAKERS THRIVE DESPITE SANCTIONS
On 1 December, Politico reported a SIPRI publication which said that 2 Russian arms companies increased their combined arms revenues by 23% to $31.2 billion
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
www.politico.eu/wp-content/u...
On 1 December, Politico reported a SIPRI publication which said that 2 Russian arms companies increased their combined arms revenues by 23% to $31.2 billion
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
www.politico.eu/wp-content/u...
ZAMBIA: AML/CFT MUTUAL EVALUATION FOLLOW-UP REPORT
On 18 November, FATF-style regional body ESAAMLG published this report on further steps that Zambia has taken to improve its technical compliance. It remains in enhanced follow-up, with next report in April 2026
www.esaamlg.org/reports/Zamb...
On 18 November, FATF-style regional body ESAAMLG published this report on further steps that Zambia has taken to improve its technical compliance. It remains in enhanced follow-up, with next report in April 2026
www.esaamlg.org/reports/Zamb...
November 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
ZAMBIA: AML/CFT MUTUAL EVALUATION FOLLOW-UP REPORT
On 18 November, FATF-style regional body ESAAMLG published this report on further steps that Zambia has taken to improve its technical compliance. It remains in enhanced follow-up, with next report in April 2026
www.esaamlg.org/reports/Zamb...
On 18 November, FATF-style regional body ESAAMLG published this report on further steps that Zambia has taken to improve its technical compliance. It remains in enhanced follow-up, with next report in April 2026
www.esaamlg.org/reports/Zamb...