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A 5-part video series on AUSTRAC Compliance Report. https://t.co/3wVOqevSgR

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OFAC Authorises Limited Venezuelan Oil Transactions

OFAC issued General License 46 on 29 Jan 2026, creating a narrow authorisation for specific Venezuelan-origin oil activities within the existing Venezuela sanctions framework.

https://t.co/Om45NxBhAN

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Star Entertainment Group's CEO and CFO resigned following Queensland's gambling reform. The move comes after the passing of gambling reforms in Queensland and amid ongoing regulatory pressures. https://t.co/4PcSKOGlq2

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🚨 Former Stericycle finance director indicted for alleged $10M bribery scheme in Brazil, Mexico, & Argentina. Highlights the importance of compliance, transparency, and internal controls in preventing corruption. ✅📉
https://t.co/cOvoDoxn5H

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EU - Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles and Turks and Caicos Islands removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes https://t.co/4wDqwLA7Ff

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AUSTRAC - Top tips for completing your 2023 compliance report https://t.co/A3gHMT2K3a

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Explore the new FATF report on countering cyber fraud. It's a global effort with insights on info sharing, anti-fraud measures, and digital forensics in money laundering. 🌐🔒 🕵️‍♂️ https://t.co/KyZP1bru6F

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FATF Report on Crowdfunding for Terrorism Financing: Understanding the Risks and Mitigating Strategies 🤔💰🔫
Key findings:
💸 Dedicated platforms & websites
📱 Social media & messaging apps
🤖 Virtual assets (Bitcoin, privacy coins)

Read the full report: https://t.co/W72DT5qUod

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🌐 FATF Plenary Update
📊 Key Developments:
Crowdfunding against terrorism
Revised Rec. 8 for NPOs
Enhanced Asset Recovery
Tackling Cyber-Enabled Fraud
Curbing Investment Misuse
Beneficial Ownership Boost
Assessments & Compliance
Monitoring Jurisdictions
https://t.co/ON0FvoYipl

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US - SEC obtained a temporary restraining order, asset freeze, and other emergency relief to halt an ongoing fraud targeting the Indian American community that has raised nearly $130 million since April 2021. https://t.co/sZ4VAP57jl

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Hindenburg Research's latest report highlights red flags in the Nanban Ventures case. 🕵️‍♂️

👉 Ponzi-like claims
👉 Fictitious asset management
👉 Inconsistent asset allocations
https://t.co/cDbvItKi14

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🇸🇬 Minister Alvin Tan shares insights on Singapore's unwavering commitment to a robust Anti-Money Laundering regime. From prevention to global cooperation, Singapore stands firm in maintaining its trusted status in the financial world. https://t.co/T1AKlOW4SY

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🇸🇬 Singapore remains unwavering in its commitment to combat money laundering. Arrests and asset seizures exceeding S$2.8 billion highlight its robust AML efforts. Singapore maintains a strong, principled approach to uphold trust in its financial centre. https://t.co/JouZDH4ahI

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Deutsche Bank Subsidiary DWS to Pay $25 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Violations and Misstatements Regarding ESG Investments https://t.co/Qg9HbpbIqz

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Singapore’s billion-dollar money laundering case explained https://t.co/CZCuGWAmeT

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US FinCEN Analysis Reveals Trends and Patterns in Suspicious Activity Potentially Tied to Evasion of Russia-Related Export Controls https://t.co/xsWNzIwLb1

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S$1 billion in houses, cars, money and goods seized or frozen in one of Singapore's largest money laundering probes https://t.co/kq3BXpjH5I

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A Sydney woman who embezzled millions of dollars from the National Australia Bank (NAB) has been jailed for a maximum of 15 years by a judge who described the crime as "breathtaking in its audacity". https://t.co/sbndKOZYap

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APRA released the final new cross-industry Prudential Standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management (CPS 230). The new standard is designed to strengthen the management of operational risk, respond to business disruptions. https://t.co/F6ZbDZkfST

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US Treasury Taps Sanctions Architect to Lead FinCEN https://t.co/HSmvEqLmS0