Reported by ELÍAS CAMHAJI (Summary version featured below) Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders targeting immigration and organized crime, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Mexico relations. His decision to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations grants his administration greater authority to combat these groups, raising concerns about potential U.S. military intervention […]

Reported by Laura Italiano and Natalie Musumeci Charlie Javice — the young tech entrepreneur accused of tricking the nation’s largest bank into paying $175 million for her college financial-aid startup — once had a lot to say about Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes. Javice called Holmes’ defrauded investors “sophisticated assholes,” and complained that “investors should be blamed,” according to a […]

Reported by CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today announced a reorganization of the Division of Enforcement’s task forces to combat fraud and help victims while ending the practice of regulation by enforcement. “The CFTC is strengthening its enforcement program to focus on victims of fraud, as well as remaining […]

Reported by U.S. Department of Justice Pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer), on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (Biohaven), has agreed to pay $59,746,277 to resolve allegations that, prior to Pfizer’s acquisition of the company, Biohaven knowingly caused the submission of false claims to Medicare and other federal health care programs […]

Reported by U.S. Department of Justice To download full report, go to link below: (Summary version featured below) Justice Department’s Fraud Crackdown in 2024 Sets Records for Prosecutions and Corporate Penalties Washington, D.C. — The Justice Department’s Fraud Section recorded a banner year in 2024, securing an unprecedented number of convictions and corporate resolutions as […]

Reported by Daniel Meyer (Summary version featured below) Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols have become increasingly crucial as financial crimes, such as money laundering and fraud, continue to rise. Global spending on KYC-related anti-money laundering (AML) services is expected to reach $2.5 billion in 2024, driven by regulatory pressures and reputational risks. Traditionally, KYC involves […]

Reported by Norimitsu Onishi (Summary version featured below) The unraveling of Canada’s largest art fraud case began when Indigenous artist Tim Tait discovered one of his own paintings being falsely attributed to the famous Ojibwe artist Norval Morrisseau, also known as “Copper Thunderbird.” Despite reporting the fraud to the police in Thunder Bay, Ontario, his […]

Reported by ABIGAIL RUEGER AI makes workers more efficient. Trouble is, AI makes criminals more efficient, too. Thanks to increasingly sophisticated digital tools, bank scams and frauds have become a pervasive threat to consumers and financial institutions alike. From AI-powered deepfakes to elaborate check fraud schemes, criminals are employing a wide array of tactics to […]

Reported by St Kitts & Nevis Observer The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a new public awareness campaign, “Business Done RIGHT,” to educate people about keeping BVI businesses clean and free from financial crime. A key part of the campaign is Riley Right, the official mascot, who will appear on different platforms to help the public […]

Reported by FINRA (Summary version featured below) The 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report outlines key threats and best practices for preventing financial crime, fraud, and insider trading. Below is a summary with a focus on preventive measures. 1. Strengthening Cybersecurity to Prevent Financial Crime Cyber-enabled fraud, including ransomware, account takeovers, phishing scams, and imposter […]