Europe’s anti-money laundering body set to be fully operational in 2028

Reported by Elizabeth Howcroft (Excerpt shared below. To read full report, go to: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/europes-anti-money-laundering-body-set-be-fully-operational-2028-2026-02-04/) The European Union’s new agency formed to fight dirty money said on Wednesday it was on track to be fully operational in 2028, as it set out its plan to tackle emerging illicit finance risks including crypto and “novel payment channels”. […]

At least $55M lost in fraud, money laundering scheme targeting elderly victims

Reported by Shannon Miller (Excerpt shared below. To read full report, go to: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/55-million-lost-fraud-money-laundering-scheme-elderly-victims/3976092/?amp=1) Outside Tilak Jewelers in Irving Thursday afternoon was a swarm of local and state investigators. Inside, police were seen combing through display cases, collecting evidence in what the Collin County Sheriff’s Office calls an alleged large-scale fraud and money laundering scheme […]