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The debt limit in the United States has become a political game
WASHINGTON - For nearly two decades, lawmakers in Washington have shown a growing escalation of sinkhole politics over the federal government's ability to borrow money to pay its bills. They forced administrations on both sides to take…
Human trafficking, a serious money laundering problem for financial institutions
LONDON--(COMMERCIAL THREAD) - Human trafficking is now one of the biggest concerns of compliance professionals around the world, according to BAE Systems' latest annual anti-money laundering study: The state of the fight against…
Amtrak derailment: at least 50 injured in Montana, official says
At least three people were killed and 50 others injured after an Amtrak train derailed in Montana on Saturday afternoon, triggering a frantic response from rescuers who rushed to get passengers out of the cars, authorities said. .Amtrak…
How Black and Hispanic Millennials Look Outside the 401k for Investing
âWe almost went bankrupt,â he said. âWe lost almost $ 350,000. To date, Mr. Napoleon has only been able to replenish a fraction of the savings he invested in the business, which has…
11 romantic crooks charged with money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy | USAO-NDTX
A federal grand jury has indicted 11 defendants in the Northern District of Texas for defrauding elderly victims in romantic schemes, Interim US Attorney Prerak Shah has announced.
The 11 defendants, all arrested during a large-scale…
Savannah crack crack network disrupted by federal indictment arrests | USAO-SDGA
SAVANE, Georgia: Several defendants are in custody for drug trafficking after the unveiling of a federal indictment targeting an outdoor drug market in Savannah.
The indictment of 56 counts in United States v. Fields et al. details the…
Explanation-How US Regulators Crack Down on Cryptocurrencies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Regulators around the world are cracking down on cryptocurrencies, alarmed by a rapidly expanding market that broke the record $ 2 trillion in April. China announced on Friday that it was banning all crypto trading…
House approves funding for Israel’s Iron Dome
WASHINGTON - The House overwhelmingly approved $ 1 billion in new funding for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system on Thursday, after a debate that revealed bitter divisions among Democrats over U.S. policy toward the one of his…
Financial disclosure shows Rahm Emanuel continues to fail
CHICAGO - It's no secret that public service helped make former mayor Rahm Emanuel a very wealthy man. He made thousands upon thousands as a corporate banker after leaving the White House, received reasonably top notch money as a…
The case of Gabby Petito and how he captivated the Internet
Martin G. Reynolds, executive director of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, said he was struck by the disproportionate focus of news outlets on missing white women, a focus he said is compounded by competitive coverage. (At…
Latinos are a significant contributor to the US economy – that’s why Lyanne Alfaro makes…
According to a 2019 report by the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), if the Latin American community were its own country, its total gross domestic product (GDP) would make it the world's eighth-fastest growing economy and the third fastest…
Macron faces the United States, a big bet even for a risk taker
In response, France wants "European strategic autonomy" and "European sovereignty", Mr. Macron's favorite phrases, to become a reality.The case for a united Europe to chart its own course - after the submarine fiasco, after the Afghan…
Failures in Mexico’s Feminicide Investigations Violate Women’s Rights
The investigations carried out by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Mexico into feminicides preceded by disappearances are seriously flawed due to the inaction and negligence of the authorities, resulting in the loss of…
Why Washington Is Worried About Stablecoins
Stablecoins might be the most ironically named innovation of the cryptocurrency era, at least in the eyes of many regulators and policymakers in Washington.These digital currencies promise to maintain their value, which is usually tied to…
US plans to deport large numbers of Haitians from Del Rio, Texas, official says: NPR
Haitian migrants use a roadblock to cross the United…
AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot named Finovate Fintech Woman of the Year and listed on Forbes 50 out of 50…
WASHINGTON, DC, United States, September 17, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ - AIR, the Alliance for Innovative Regulation, today announced that CEO and…
5 great places on the east coast that aren’t in Florida
You are ready to find a place where you can comfortably enjoy your retirement and decide to stay on the East Coast. Maybe you want to downsize because you don't need so many bedrooms, or you want to move from an expensive city to a…
The market for fake Covid vaccination cards is exploding
A photo of a hand using a magnifying glass to verify the authenticity of the Covid-19 vaccination card, taken on August 15, 2021. An actual card will have the CDC logo on it.Raychel Brightman | Press day | Getty ImagesThe online market…
Senator calls on agencies to take action to prevent criminal use of cryptocurrency
Senator Maggie Hassan (DN.H.) on Thursday raised concerns over the use of cryptocurrency for criminal purposes, urging key federal agencies to take action.
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Financial Crime and Fraud Management Solutions Market Size Industry Type, Share, Trends and Forecast…
The Global Financial Crime and Fraud Management Solutions Market report is an overall analysis of key market trends, it includes a discussion of historical data, growth prospects, and challenges. The Financial Crime and Fraud…
US National News Summary: Biden to Meet US CEOs in ‘Rally Cry’ for Vaccine Mandates;…
Below is a summary of current national newsletters in the United States.
Biden to meet US CEOs in 'rallying cry' for vaccine mandates
US President Joe Biden was scheduled to meet with business leaders and CEOs on Wednesday as he…
“Why We Created RCMP and Financial Crime Prevention Awards” | The Guardian Nigeria News
TMC Company, an organization that has focused on business requirements to comply with regional and international regulations in corporate governance, risk management, compliance and financial crime prevention, announced its first…
Criminals now prefer bitcoin and ethereum – EFCC President Bawa
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said bitcoin and ethereum are now the preferred medium of exchange for criminals.
He called for a collaborative approach by authorities around the world in the fight…
Changing the stories of crimes, rights
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The year 2020 saw the highest number of hate crimes committed in America in more than a decade, according to the FBI, the main federal law enforcement agency in the…
Global Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS) Market
Dublin, August 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The report "Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Global Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS)…
US banks and money transfer companies advance cautiously in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Two major U.S. money transfer services have suspended payments in Afghanistan, and U.S. banks are monitoring transactions with their Afghan counterparts more closely, pending whether U.S. sanctions against the Taliban apply…
States Work To Cut Civil Forfeiture Laws Amid Federal Loophole
In the past three years, Melisa Ingram, a 50-year-old Detroit resident, has seen her 2017 Ford Fusion twice seized by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Police said Ingram's ex-boyfriend, who had his car at the time of the seizures, was…
SMEs: India, US see cash inflows after China crackdown
MUMBAI: India, United States and parts of other emerging markets have seen inflows of funds redirected from China as recent regulatory crackdowns in the world's second-largest economy have spooked markets, investor says seasoned Mark…
Global Cybersecurity Market Analysis and Trajectory Report 2021: Market To Reach $ 296.5 Billion By…
DUBLIN - (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - The report "Cyber ââSecurity - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.
Global cybersecurity market to reach $…
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, facing a recall election: what you need to know
California voters will begin receiving ballots in the mail later this month ahead of the September 14 recall election.The ballot will ask voters two questions: Do they want to recall Newsom, yes or no? If more than 50% of voters agree,…
Fincrime Virtual Week Takeaways Day One: The Power of Data, Public-Private Partnerships, Sanctions…
By Brian [email protected] 2, 2021 Nearly 6,000 financial crime compliance professionals - current and former anti-money laundering officers and fraud fighters, regulators, investigators and watch groups - have registered for…
Former prison guard admits role in major drug trafficking plot in South Georgia | USAO-SDGA
WAYCROSS, Georgia: A former prison guard admitted to participating in a drug smuggling operation in South Georgia that included the smuggling of inmates.
Jessica azaelae burnett, a / k / a "The Madam," 41, of Douglas, Ga., awaits…
Bank CFOs present their top emerging risks for 2021
The transition to hybrid working arrangements stemming from the pandemic is among the top emerging…
IFSEC’s global influencers in safety and fire 2021
We are delighted to unveil the IFSEC Global influencers in security and fire 2021.
Chosen on the basis of nominations judged by a panel of well-respected judges, the influencers span seven categories (six for safety, one for fire), with…
California releases list of 41 recall election candidates
Michael R. Blood and Kathleen RonayneSACRAMENTO, Calif .-- The official slate of candidates for Democratic Gavin Newsom's recall election in California remained unstable on Sunday, with conservative radio host Larry Elder saying he…
Evolution of Pinochet State in Nigeria under Buhari and APC by Bob Eguma
I have never ceased to wonder about the type of fate that has befallen the Nigerian state lately. The current sorry and sordid state of affairs in the country practically on all fronts makes me rethink; if it would not have been better…
Ashley Flowers, Audiochuck Founder and “Crime Junkie” Host, Launches Nonprofit –…
Ashley Flowers, CEO of audiochuck, announces that the nonprofit Season of Justice will provide funding to help resolve unresolved cases.
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In the FinCEN publication of AML Priorities, Wolfsberg’s Efficiency Measures, A Snapshot of…
By Brian [email protected] 14, 2021The Future of Financial Crime has "effective" compliance teams generating "very useful" and "relevant" intelligence for investigators in targeted and changing "priority areas". both large…
FinCEN publishes top US priorities for combating money laundering and terrorist financing –…
The situation: The Office of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (âFinCENâ) of the US Department of the Treasury has published the first national policy priorities for combating money laundering and…
RMM software is critical US infrastructure
by Joe Panettieri ⢠Jul 13, 2021
At first glance, the United States dodged a bullet in the middle of the REvil Ransomware attack on Kaseya VSA and MSPs that run RMM (remote monitoring and management) software.…
Emirates news agency – Federation of United Arab Emirates Banks discusses financial crime…
ABU DHABI, July 13, 2021 (WAM) - A high-level delegation from the UAE Banking Federation (UBF) Compliance Committee, led by UBF…
How the United States Bullied the World into Banning Sports Cannabis (Newsletter: July 12, 2021)
White House: reconsider the ban on marijuana for athletes; CBC pushes Biden to quash cannabis evictions; IL sales; 1st Complete Marijuana Delivery App for iPhone
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FinCEN Releases Top US Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Priorities | Jones Day
The situation: The Office of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (âFinCENâ) of the US Department of the Treasury has published the first national policy priorities for combating money laundering and…
Top FinCEN National AML / CFT Priorities Outline Key Threats – Criminal Law
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On June 30, 2021, the United States' Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released its first government-wide anti-money laundering and…
Bundled cases marred by $ 12 million extortion lawsuit, 3rd Circ. Said
Law360 (July 6, 2021, 8:48 p.m. EDT) - Lawyer for incarcerated gangster Nicodemo "Nicky" Scarfo Jr. urged Third Circuit to overturn conviction for organizing $ 12 million extortion scheme to loot a lender Texas mortgage, arguing…
The Forever Purge Review: Like War, The Purge Never Really Ends
the Purge film series - or Purge the cinematographic universe, if you will - started with an admittedly rather shaky…
TigerGraph Expands Partner Ecosystem To Bring The Power Of
Graph Leader is expanding its distribution community with partners in America, Europe and Asia to meet a wide range of industry use cases REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - TigerGraph, provider of the leading…
Hey Long Branch, fear not, host the 4th of July fireworks display
Have you ever heard of someone who canceled a party because they were afraid that too many people would show up?This is what is happening in Long Branch where they are canceling the traditional July 4th fireworks display because they are…
The decision of the CFAA judges shows that the contractual guarantees are insufficient
Law360 (June 25, 2021, 3:20 p.m. EDT) - The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act creates civil and criminal liability for anyone who "accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access."On June 3, the United States…
Cryptocurrency prices LIVE: Night of horror as BTC, ETH and DOGE fall – but ADA bucks trending
Scotland Yard said it seized £ 114million of Bitcoin as part of an investigation into money laundering offenses.
Metropolitan Police said the sum was more than double the amount of money seized last year and it was the…
Latest DeFi trends in 2021
Technological advancements have taken the world by storm and the year 2021 has witnessed breakthroughs that would otherwise have taken years to progress. The pandemic may have taken a toll on!-->…
Former CannTrust CEO and two former directors accused of fraud
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All could face jail time if convicted in a quasi-criminal case led by the Ontario Securities Commission
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Former CannTrust Holdings Inc CEO Peter…
Twenty-year study links childhood depression to disrupted adult health and functioning –…
Depression in young people, aged 10 to 24, is both a major cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future illnesses and disabilities. Now a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP),…
Criminal report | Robesonian
June 18, 2021
Phillip Britt can barely keep up with anyone who wants to move to Robeson County.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, buyers had many options, with around…
Fourth Stimulus Check Today: When Is It Coming, Child Tax Credit, IRS Tax … | Live updates
Which children will not be eligible for the child tax credit?
This IRS will start making payments for the Child Tax Credit July 15. However, credit changes under the US bailout will only stay in effect for one year, unless the…
Biden and Putin Prepare for Possible Ransomware Fight | Voice of America
WASHINGTON - As President Joe Biden prepares for his first meeting with Russian Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Geneva, the White House said the ransomware threat would be an "important topic" of conversation between the two leaders.…
OMNIQ has signed an agreement with the city of Watkinsville,
3-year revenue sharing agreement signed with the city to deploy OMINQ's Q Shield ⢠solutionThe solution is part of the Safe City force multiplier initiative by omniQ Q Shield ⢠is based on patented…
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Reading time: 4 minutesGiurlando to lead corporate trust affairs for CSC
CSC, a provider of trademark, legal, tax and digital services, announced the addition of Steve giurlando at its Global Financial Markets (GFM) division, at the!-->…
JBS paid hackers $ 11 million after hacking closed factories
JBS USA said it paid $ 11 million in ransom to the criminals responsible for the cyber attack that disrupted meat processing in North America and Australia, the latest high-profile example of large corporations being extorted.
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JBS paid hackers $ 11 million after hacking crippled meat factories
Breadcrumb Links PMN company Author of the article: Bloomberg News Fabiana Batista and Michael Hirtzer Content of the article (Bloomberg) - JBS USA says it has paid $ 11 million in ransom to the criminals…
Bitcoin is actually trackable, pipeline investigation shows
Justice Department's Mr. Raimondi said the Colonial Pipeline ransom seizure was the latest undercover operation by federal prosecutors to recover illegally acquired cryptocurrency. He mentioned that the division had made "numerous…
Financial Crime and Fraud Management Solutions Market Size Analysis for the Forecast Period to 2026…
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The report Global Financial Crime and Fraud Management Solutions Market: Impact and Recovery of COVID 19 - Global Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Business Strategies, Challenges, Growth Forecast 2021 to 2026. It is offered for…
US recovers $ 2.3 million in paid bitcoin
A sign warns consumers of the availability of gasoline at a RaceTrac gas station on May 11, 2021, in Smyrna, Georgia.Elie Nouvelage | AFP | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. law enforcement said Monday it was able to recover $…
Mexican president says ‘transformation’ intact after night of mixed elections
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday pledged to move forward with his country reshuffle after midterm elections that eroded his power base in Congress and in the capital, but saw his party…
France probes the fortune of the head of the Lebanese central bank | Voice of America
PARIS - France has opened an investigation into the personal fortune of Riad Salameh, director of the central bank of Lebanon in crisis, sources told AFP on Sunday.
The Paris financial prosecutor's office has opened a preliminary…
Police urge businesses to be vigilant as $ 10,000 stolen in EFTPOS scam
Businesses across the country are being warned of criminal activity targeting EFTPOS machines, which resulted in the theft of at least $ 10,000.
Two men have been charged and two others have been arrested in Perth, but WA police believe…
Latvian national accused of playing a role in a transnational organization fighting against…
A Latvian national was brought to justice today in federal court in Cleveland, Ohio, on several counts relating to her alleged role in a transnational cybercrime organization responsible for creating and deploying a Computer banking…
FinCEN Files source sentenced to six months in prison
A former government official who shared confidential bank documents with a journalist, triggering a global investigation into illicit cash flows, has been condemned Thursday to six months in prison by a US federal judge.…
CFTC’s foray into foreign corruption (video) – Criminal Law
United States: CFTC's foray into foreign corruption (video)…
SNL: 10 Great Comedies From The 2010s With Cast Members
The 2010s saw a decline in the comedy film genre, with audiences turning to superhero blockbusters like dead Pool and guardians of the galaxy for their laughs on the big screen, and all the best comedy writers have set their sights on…
Report: Prosecutors Can Use Mafia Law Against Donald Trump That Goes Up To 25 Years In Jail
Just how fucked up is Donald trump? From a karmic point of view, let's put it this way: the guy comes back in his next life as a urinal cake. And it's not a pretty urinal cake you'll find in the men's room of a Madison Avenue office…
Global artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity
Dallas, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Artificial intelligence (AI) in the cybersecurity market has become a massive megatrend and is growing in popularity due to its association to interpret and mimic human intelligence through a…
Prosecutors investigate whether Ukrainians meddled in 2020 election
Mr Telizhenko and Mr Artemenko joined Mr Giuliani in Washington at the end of November 2019 at the Washington studios of the conservative cable network One America News to record a series which the network said exposed the corruption of…
The global camera stabilization brackets market will gain ground as the
New York, USA, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - A recently released report by Research Dive indicates that the Global Camera Stabilizer Mounts Market is expected to generate significant revenue at a healthy CAGR over the forecast years…
Anti-money laundering software market to reach USD 2 billion
Dallas, TX, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Global Anti-Money Laundering Software Market Size By Deployment Type (On-Premises & Cloud), By Product Type (Transaction Monitoring Systems) , currency transaction monitoring, customer…
Financial Crime Compliance – What About the “Little Guys”? – Government, public sector
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Besides a global pandemic, 2020 has been a year in which many big and reputable financial institutions have encountered regulatory challenges. Goldman…
Financial Crime and Fraud Management Solutions Market Analysis and Key Information 2027, Competitor…
Financial Crime and Fraud Management Solutions market research report provides a detailed overview of product specification, technology, product type, and production analysis taking into account factors major factors such as…
Here’s why Pakistan is unable to become a superpower
We are witnessing a new Pakistan. After the pandemic, we are witnessing the rise of a powerful, more united and more vigilant nation. Pakistan is creating waves around the world as a country with a well-executed 'action plan' on…
50% workforce growth in six months at the RegTech specialist
Anti-money laundering solutions provider SmartSearch has achieved over 50% growth in its team in the past six months, following strong demand for its identity verification and due diligence platform in line.!-->…
Government and industry push Bitcoin regulation to fight ransomware
Government and industry officials facing a ransomware epidemic, where hackers freeze a target's computers and demand payment, focus on regulating cryptocurrency as the key to tackling the issue. scourge, said sources familiar with the…
ACAMS Hollywood: US Anti-Money Laundering Priorities Coming This Summer, Regulators To Brief Private…
At the annual ACAMS Hollywood event, regulators discussed the impact of the government's upcoming release of financial crime surveillance priorities later this summer on financial institutions.
On January 1, 2020, the United States…
Shedding light on the fight against money laundering in Asia
Effective enforcement of anti-money laundering laws has long been a priority for governments. Recent developments including high-profile investigations, record-breaking fines and the enactment of the US Money Laundering Act of 2020 -…
Financial Crime Reporting Rules Extended to Crypto-Asset Firms – Forbes Advisor UK
The UK's financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has announced a reshuffle of its anti-money laundering activities that will see companies trading in cryptoassets required to file annual reports on their…
$ 56 billion in fraud losses in 2020! – Criminal law
United States: $ 56 billion in fraud losses in 2020!
March 30, 2021
Foley and Lardner
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Scammers Launder Millions Through Online Investment Platforms Like Robinhood
Tech-savvy scammers who steal the government's Covid pandemic relief programs to help businesses have found a convenient way to launder money: They open accounts on at least four online investment platforms, have said law enforcement…
PPP fraud: first quarter update on DOJ activity – Criminal law
United States: PPP fraud: first quarter update on DOJ activity
March 29, 2021
Kelley Drye and Warren LLP
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‘Next phase’ of criminal investigation into Trump’s finances: finding witnesses
By Jason Szep, Peter Eisler(Reuters) - Investigators in a criminal investigation into former US President Donald Trump's real estate activity scan millions of pages of newly acquired documents in a bid to identify witnesses who can bring…
U.S. losses in 2020 exceed $ 4.2 billion
Business Email Compromise (BEC),…
Six accused of crimes related to virtual currency exchange activities | USAO-NH
CONCORDE: Six people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in New Hampshire and charged with participating in a conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmission business and other offenses, the lawyer…
Fincrime Briefing: To truly tackle financial crime, FinCEN needs more authority, better technology,…
GFI suggestions would add more momentum to FinCEN, Congress efforts to strengthen AMLLaw enforcement efforts to investigate, seize and freeze trillions of dollars in illicit accounts at less than one percent of this monumental transport,…
Major reforms needed in ‘struggling’ US agency leading fight against dirty money, report…
To avoid falling behind in the fight against criminal money and terrorist financing, the United States must put the federal agency back at the center of the fight, according to a new report that draws on the views of top…