#financial-crime

#financial-crime

Illegitimate telephone mast used to send smishing messages bypassing network systems, first incident in the UK. Collaboration between law enforcement, regulators, and operators crucial for fraud prevention.

Niall's phone was stolen, leading to significant financial theft, highlighting the vulnerabilities of mobile banking and data security.

Consumers are being targeted by scams on WhatsApp, with Ireland experiencing a significant increase in such incidents.

Four Miami men were arrested for conspiring to trade stocks using insider information related to a corporate acquisition.

Three family members received prison sentences for insider trading in a high-profile case involving MasTec.

U.S. District Judge emphasized the need for balance in punishment and ethical messaging.

A Brooklyn financial advisor was charged with stealing $1.24 million through fraudulent promissory notes offering high returns.

A Canadian man was charged with stealing and laundering $65 million in cryptocurrency through sophisticated hacks.

A man stole $65 million in cryptocurrency by exploiting vulnerabilities in decentralized finance platforms and attempted to extort victims.

The scheme involved complex manipulation of liquidity pools.

Paul Roberts, former CEO of Kubient, was jailed for a year for fraudulent financial practices including fake revenue reporting.

A bank branch manager was sentenced to prison for stealing over $200,000 from a customer's account using unauthorized access.

Lisa Schiff defrauded clients of millions through her art advisory business, leading to a prison sentence of two-and-a-half years.

Changing the narrative around fraud can empower victims and hold fraudsters accountable.

Yvonne was a victim of romance fraud, losing over £115,000, and now fears for her safety after her abuser's early release from prison.

TD Bank pled guilty and agreed to pay over $1.8 billion for serious violations in money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

TD Bank's lax anti-money laundering practices led to a record $3 billion settlement for facilitating significant money laundering activities.

Illicit money transfers via money mules exceeded €44 million in three years, indicating a serious issue in financial crime.

24% of Morgan Stanley's high-net-worth accounts flagged for money laundering risks highlights serious issues with client asset vetting.

A money-laundering operation of £55 million targeted international students bypassing China's cash withdrawal limits.

A former TD Bank employee has been charged with facilitating money laundering, linked to a larger investigation resulting in massive fines against the bank.

The BVI's ownership register proposal is facing backlash for lacking transparency and potential for financial crimes.

A constitutional standoff may ensue between the UK and BVI over compliance with ownership data regulations.

Professional advisers should leverage their influence to ensure clients' compliance with laws.

The Corporate Transparency Act requires businesses to report ownership information to combat money laundering and increase corporate transparency.

DARPA's A3ML program aims to automate and enhance anti-money laundering efforts while preserving privacy.

Starling Bank was fined £29 million for insufficient financial crime controls, allowing risks of fraud and money laundering.

DARPA aims to use AI algorithms to revolutionize anti-money laundering efforts by anticipating illicit financial activities before they occur.

Starling Bank was fined £29 million for severe lapses in financial crime controls, jeopardizing the UK's financial integrity.

The bank's supervised growth did not include robust anti-money laundering systems, leading to compliance failures.

A couple misused over $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds for personal expenses and laundering through real estate dealings.

Three Bay Area real estate professionals were sentenced for their roles in a $55 million mortgage fraud scheme, emphasizing accountability for financial crimes.

A Kansas bank CEO was sentenced to 24 years for embezzling $47.1 million to fund a pig butchering scam, leading to the bank's collapse.

Caroline Ellison received a two-year prison sentence due to her cooperation in providing crucial testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried in the FTX case.

Trump's crypto venture with World Liberty Financial raises ethical issues due to links with the Tron platform associated with terrorist financing.

Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs are collaborating to combat illicit financial activities in cryptocurrency, particularly focused on the Tron blockchain.

Law enforcement agencies have new powers under ECCT to investigate financial crimes, including handling cryptoassets similar to bank accounts during investigations.

Sanjay Shah sentenced to 12 years for orchestrating a massive tax fraud in Denmark, reflecting the severity of the crime.

The fraud involved over 9 billion DKK in illegal claims, showcasing systemic weaknesses in tax regulation.

Hedge fund fraud case highlights unique accusation of providing false account statements and tax forms to investors.

Gonzalez defrauded the IRS for $28 million through a tax scheme involving false returns and fictitious corporations.

A former bank CEO embezzled $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam, leading to a 24-year prison sentence.

Truong My Lan could avoid execution by repaying three-quarters of her embezzled assets, amid ongoing national economic concerns. She remains sentenced to death.

Two PetroSaudi executives were sentenced for embezzling $1.8 billion from Malaysia's 1MDB fund, marking a significant legal outcome in a vast corruption case.

The US Treasury's use of AI in fraud detection has significantly improved financial crime recovery, with over $4 billion recovered in fiscal 2024.

A new AI system, FraudGCN, can detect accounting fraud by analyzing financial patterns and corporate relationships, enhancing fraud detection across industries.

Caroline Ellison received a two-year prison sentence for her role in FTX's collapse, highlighting issues of accountability and cooperation in financial fraud cases.

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is sentenced to two years for fraud, with leniency for her testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried.

Cryptocurrency fraud caused over $5.6 billion in losses for Americans in 2023, highlighting the growing threat of financial scams.

Crypto-related financial crime cost investors $5.6 billion in 2023, driven mainly by investment fraud.

The rise in fraud schemes showcases increasing vulnerabilities among investors, especially older adults.

The stolen World-Check database contains 5.3 million records

Financial technology advancements come with increased risks related to financial crimes, necessitating improved understanding and preventive measures.