Money Laundering

Canada's anti-money laundering agency, FINTRAC, has come under scrutiny for its perceived lack of seriousness in addressing money laundering activities within the real estate sector. The focus has been on the recent efforts, or the lack thereof, to penalize real estate firms involved in money

In a significant development in the investigation of a Rs 220 crore bank fraud involving Sharon Biomedicine Limited (SBML), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensively seized immovable assets worth Rs 79.78 crore. This seizure, which took place on January 24, included flats, plots, hotels, and

The article delves into the serious allegations against Sterling Bank Limited and its holding company, Sterling Financial Holdings Company, by Nigerian authorities. The Nigeria Police Force has charged these entities with money laundering, fraudulent deductions, and other financial malpractices.

Thailand is on the brink of a significant policy shift with the potential legalization of online gambling. This move, driven by economic incentives, aims to regulate and tax an already thriving underground industry. However, the prospect of legalizing online gambling brings with it substantial

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has recently issued crucial guidance urging law firms to take robust measures to protect themselves from sham litigation, a deceptive scheme used by criminals to bypass anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Sham litigation involves fabricating legal

The House of Representatives Committee has launched an extensive investigation into Sterling Bank following allegations of money laundering, unauthorized deductions, and other financial irregularities. The probe, which also implicates the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Shell Petroleum, was