Online games and apps aimed specifically at children and young people remain fertile hunting ground for paedophiles and predators Illicit TradeWhether or not children spend too much time staring at smartphones, games console screens, laptops…
Forex firm hit with record £7.8m fine by HMRC for anti-money laundering failures City A.M.CityAM – West London money transmitter Touma Foreign Exchange has been fined a record £7.8m by HMRC for breaching anti-money laundering regulations.
Taxman Fines Forex Bureau Record £7.8M For AML Failings Law360A London foreign exchange bureau has been fined a record £7.8 million ($9.5 million) for ignoring anti-money laundering laws designed to prevent the flow of …
Why Colombia’s Dissident FARC Rebels Are Taking Up Arms Again World Politics ReviewThe announcement that a group of former FARC rebel commanders are taking up arms again is a heavy blow to Colombia’s already fragile peace …
The African free trade zone can’t ignore continent’s security issues The Conversation – AfricaGiven that some states are being asked to increase their presence in border and remote areas, free trade and free movement of goods and people coul…
Record £7.8 million fine in money laundering crackdown Fire and Security Matters04 September 2019. The fight against money laundering has taken a significant step forward, as HM Revenue and Customs announces a record fine against a …
Weedmaps won’t offer timeline for ending promotion of illegal California marijuana shops East Bay TimesThough Weedmaps promised two weeks ago that it would stop advertising illicit marijuana businesses through its online directory, the Irvin…
Weedmaps won’t offer timeline for ending promotion of illegal California marijuana shops The Mercury NewsThough Weedmaps promised two weeks ago that it would stop advertising illicit marijuana businesses through its online directory, the Irv…
Resource Alert: Ranking AML/CFT risks around the world – The FCPA Blog The FCPA BlogJust because a country has a law — or a company has a compliance system, for that matter — it doesn’t automatically mean it works or is put to work. And so…
Violence against any community is deplorable: Foreign Secy condemns protests outside Indian Embassy India TodayBritish Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said that any violence against the British Indians or any other community residing in t…
Nigeria: Different Ways To Die Strategy PageIn the north (Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara states) fighting between tribal militias plus a proliferation of banditry has created a …
Nigeria: Different Ways To Die Strategy PageIn the north (Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara states) fighting between tribal militias plus a proliferation of banditry has created a …
Jaishankar in Maldives for Indian Ocean Conference India TodayIndian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Male for the Fourth Indian Ocean Conference 2019, being organised by India Foundation, in association with …
Police seize guns, arrest 30 in Cambridge drug crackdown The New Hamburg IndependentThe reality is, the three homicides that we’ve had this year in the region are all within the city of Cambridge,” the chief said.
Rapid TV News – Illicit streaming device use rife in Malaysia: AVIA Rapid TV NewsAlmost a quarter (23%) of Malaysians use a TV box that can be used to stream pirated TV and video *content*, according to a new YouGov survey. Commissioned …
Foreign minister stresses preserving ecological balance in Himalayas to address climate crisis Himalayan TimesMinister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali addressed the ‘Fourth Indian Ocean Conference’ held in the Maldives on Tuesday u…
China Fentanyl Ban Yet to Hamper Mexico’s Crime Groups Insightcrime.orgAuthorities in Mexico continue to make large seizures of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl, even as China, the world’s top producer of the drug, tightens.
Addictive drugs find business hub in Joda OrissaPOSTJoda: The illegal trade in addiction causing drugs is increasing in the Joda town of Keonjhar district as the police and drugs controlling authorities have failed to …
Coincheck Survey Service Allows Users to Trade Reward Points for Crypto CointelegraphJapanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck’s and marketing research company Macromill’s partnership allows customers to trade survey reward points for …
Caribbean is a leading importer of US goods–US diplomat Jamaica ObserverST GEORGE’S, Grenada, — The Caribbean, which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of United States …
Pact signed with Saudi Arabia to share trade data DAWN.comISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have formally agreed to exchange values of goods for imports and exports to control of under and over invoicing as part …
No tax break on water, juices KRA warns The Star, KenyaKRA postponed the implementation of EGMS for excise production.
US Blacklists Two Executives for Alleged Oil Trade with North Korea The Maritime ExecutiveThe U.S. Treasury has blacklisted three companies, two executives and one ship for alleged involveme…
Oil Rises as Russia Trims Production and U.S. Pressures Iran BloombergOil rose after the U.S. announced plans to intensify sanctions on Iran and Russia said it would trim production in September. Futures in New York advanced …
Illicit Finance Expert Urges Tighter Regulation Of Crypto Firms Law360Law360 (September 3, 2019, 7:37 PM EDT) — The former director of the Treasury Department’s Office of Illicit Finance told lawmakers on Tuesday that the …
Survey finds 23% of Malaysian online consumers use illicit streaming devices TweakTown50% of online consumers have used piracy streaming websites to access premium *content*. KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – A new study of …
Survey finds 23% of Malaysian online consumers use illicit streaming devices TweakTown50% of online consumers have used piracy streaming websites to access premium *content*. KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – A new study of …
Illegal wildlife trade rampant here The Star OnlinePETALING JAYA: From urban centres to deep jungles, the illegal wildlife trade is a multimillion-ringgit business spread across the peninsula, Sabah and …
Stablecoin Says It Tackles Flaws of Rivals Pegged to Fiat Currencies CointelegraphA new stablecoin says it is designed to offer an alternative to rival coins pegged to the U.S. dollar and other fiat currencies.
Survey finds 23% of Malaysian consumers use illicit streams Scoop.co.nzKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – A new study of the *content* viewing behavior of Malaysian consumers, revealed that 23% of consumers use a …
Human-Trafficking Expert Urges US Congress to Regulate Crypto Miners Yahoo FinanceA former U.S. Treasury official urged Congress to regulate cryptocurrency miners in order to fight human trafficking.
Human-Trafficking Expert Urges US Congress to Regulate Crypto Miners CoinDeskCryptocurrencies are helping to facilitate human trafficking, and thus should be regulated far more heavily than at present, an expert witness will tell a U.S. …
Coding, not gambling The Manila TimesFOR one reason or other, Filipinos spend more hours on social media than the rest of the world. We are also the world’s most prodigious texters. I do not know …
‘National, international collaboration needed to fight counterfeiting’ SME TimesJustice Prathiba M Singh, Judge, Delhi High Court last week said that India needs to strengthen the enforcement and have better national and international …
Privacy, Transparency and Combatting Illicit Financial Flows – IMF F&D International Monetary FundTransparency is a potent weapon in the battle against illicit financial flows, corruption and tax evasion says the IMF’s Jay Purcell and Ivana …
The Art of Money Laundering – IMF F&D International Monetary FundTom Mashberg digs deeper into the loosely regulated art market—ideal ground for money laundering—and how best address this challenge.
3 Mindset Shifts To Prepare For The Transformative Power Of Blockchain And Emerging Technologies AlleyWatchDo you remember when MapQuest first hit the scene in the late 90s? It blew people’s minds that they could print out directions for get…
Pyongyang denies UN claims North Korean hackers stole $2 billion in attacks on banks and cryptocurrency exchanges Illicit TradeThe North Korean government has denied allegations that it had illegally acquired $2 billion through cyber attacks…
Bungling Australian airport worker who asked Google how to beat customs checks jailed for smuggling A$4 million of cocaine Illicit TradeAn Australian customs worker who searched for information online about how to outwit his airport security…
Macau saw slower 2Q growth in casino crimes: govt GGRAsiaMacau’s police services have seen a slowdown in terms of the year-on-year growth of gaming-related loan-sharking and unlawful detention cases during the …
Macau saw slower 2Q growth in casino crimes: govt GGRAsiaMacau’s police services have seen a slowdown in terms of the year-on-year growth of gaming-related loan-sharking and unlawful detention cases during the …
How the trade war could affect the U.S., China economy Yahoo NewsPresident Trump has escalated the U.S.-China Trade war, placing tariffs on $110 billion worth of imports. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous, Brian Sozzi, and …
Sars Act amendments proposed by Nugent due for 2020 Business DayAmendments to the South African Revenue *Service* (Sars) Act to take account of the recommendations of the Nugent commission of inquiry into Sars will be …
Thousands of illicit cigarettes found in car boot and store Grimsby LiveTrading Standards were tipped off by a member of the public.
Survey: 23pc Malaysian online consumers use illicit streaming devices to view pirated TV channels Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Malaysians have moved from watching movies in pirated CDs and DVDs to using illicit streaming devices (ISD) to…
Pompliano: Satoshi Should Win Nobel Peace Prize for Bitcoin CointelegraphAmerican investor and co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital Assets Anthony Pompliano has argued that Satoshi Nakomoto should be awarded the Nobel Peace …
Tobacco stash reveals black market economy at Port Augusta Prison The AdvertiserPort Augusta Prison guards have uncovered a huge stash of tobacco that was stockpiled to create an illicit trade once a ban on all smoking at the site came into …
Counterfeit goods worth over R1 million seized at East London shop RNewsValuable information shared with the police about an East London shop led to the discovery and seizure of counterfeit goods valued at more than R1 million…
Counterfeit goods worth over R1 million seized at East London shop RNewsValuable information shared with the police about an East London shop led to the discovery and seizure of counterfeit goods valued at more than R1 million…
How NY drug dealers sell illegal THC cartridges, oils connected to vaping lung injury probe The Journal News | LoHud.comNY drug dealers selling thousands of illegal THC vape cartridges, oils underscored scope of vaping lung injury probe unde…
‘You be corrupt, and we run the drug trade’: Mokbel pitched deal to police The AgeMelbourne underworld boss Tony Mokbel tried to broker a deal with police to stop the gangland war, offering up Carl Williams and others to do short stints in j…
Relief for consumers as KRA suspends new tax Business DailyThe Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has temporarily suspended taxes on bottled water, juices, soda and other non-alcoholic beverages as well cosmetics in a …
To fight prolonged trade war, China ready to make new push to boost growth South China Morning PostFinancial Stability and Development Commission, chaired by Vice-Premier Liu He, says Beijing is ready to step up help for the growth amid esca…
‘You be corrupt, and we run the drug trade’: Mokbel pitched deal to police Sydney Morning Herald
Lega Nord’s Bedfellows: Russians Offering Illicit Funding to Italian Far-Right Party Identified – bellingcat bellingcatIn a previous joint investigation with BuzzFeed News and the Insider, Bellingcat disclosed the inordinately frequent trave…
US fentanyl seizures show China is not main supplier, Beijing says South China Morning PostChina has made efforts to curb flow of the opioid to the US, vice-commissioner of anti-drugs body Liu Yuejin says, adding that the issue is ‘totally i…
US fentanyl seizures show China is not main supplier, Beijing says South China Morning PostChina has made efforts to curb flow of the opioid to the US, vice-commissioner of anti-drugs body Liu Yuejin says, adding that the issue is ‘totally i…
Sudan’s political trajectory likely to resemble Myanmar’s | Opinion Asia TimesSudan’s recently concluded power-sharing deal between its military and civilians will likely lead to a Myanmar-style hybrid democracy in the medium term, with …
China says has only ‘limited’ cooperation with U.S. on fentanyl Physician’s WeeklySep 3, 2019 | Reuters | 0 |. China says has only ‘limited’ cooperation with U.S. on fentanyl. BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the United States have only “limite…
China says has only ‘limited’ cooperation with U.S. on fentanyl ReutersChina and the United States have only “limited” cooperation in stopping fentanyl smuggling, a Chinese narcotics official was quoted as saying on Tuesday, after …
China says has only ‘limited’ cooperation with U.S. on fentanyl ReutersChina and the United States have only “limited” cooperation in stopping fentanyl smuggling, a Chinese narcotics official was quoted as saying on Tuesday, after …
China says has only ‘limited’ cooperation with U.S. on fentanyl KDAL NewsBEIJING (Reuters) – China and the United States have only “limited” cooperation in stopping fentanyl smuggling, a Chinese narcotics official was quoted as …
China says has only ‘limited’ cooperation with U.S. on fentanyl KFGO NewsBEIJING (Reuters) – China and the United States have only “limited” cooperation in stopping fentanyl smuggling, a Chinese narcotics official was quoted as …
Ethiopia’s inflation for consumer goods hits 15 percent borkena.comborkena. September 2, 2019. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Industry disclosed on Monday that inflation rate for consumer goods is now a double-digit number.
UK Returns Seized Archeological Tablets to Iraq MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – Iraq Business News) An important collection of cuneiform tablets The tablets range in date from the mid-third millennium BC to th.
Tobacco tiles no match for ABF Mirage NewsAustralian Border Force (ABF) officers have detected more than 650 kilograms of rough cut tobacco hidden in a shipment of floor tiles arriving in…
Fake-Branded Gold Bars Slip Dirty Gold Into World Markets – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS Arab Times Kuwait English DailyBars worth at least $50 million stamped with Swiss refinery logos in last three years. In this file photo, scam artists in Br…
Australian Poseidon to support sanctions on North Korea Defence ConnectAustralia is deploying a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to conduct maritime surveillance in support of the international effort to enforce sanctions …
Sniffer dog helps police locate 900kgs of cannabis smuggled into Spain from Morocco Illicit TradeA Spanish sniffer dog participating in a major crackdown on cross-border crime, illegal immigration and terrorism has discovered 900kgs of canna…
UK millennials most likely to fall victim to banking impersonation scams, poll finds Illicit TradeA new survey has revealed that UK millennials are more at risk than other Britons when it comes to falling victim to banking impersonation scam…
Unjust debt and illicit outflows costing SADC billions London The Southern TimesUnjust debt and illicit outflows costing SADC billions. London – The Southern African region is losing US$30 billion a year in illicit trade outflows and unjust …
Police praised for arresting trucker ‘importing R11m in illicit cigarettes’ TimesLIVEThe Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) has commended North West police for arresting a truck driver for allegedly importing illicit cigarettes.
The ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets and it’s leading to their extinction WGHP FOX 8 GreensboroThree tiny balls of fur huddle together for warmth inside a cardboard box. The baby cheetahs are just a few weeks old, but they’ve…
Australian parents share fears for teens using cryptocurrency to buy drugs online SBS NewsEXCLUSIVE: A growing number of tech-savvy Australian teenagers – some as young as 13 – are finding new methods to buy dangerous drugs without being …
Southern Africa losing US$30 billion annually in trade-related illicit outflows, external government debt payments CADTM.orgAccording to a new report, The Money Drain: How Trade Misinvoicing and Unjust Debt Undermine Economic and Social Righ…
Gloucester man guilty of being part of illegal tobacco sales ring operating in Barton Street shop Punchline GloucesterAn Iraqi man has been found guilty by a jury of being part of an illegal tobacco and cigarette trading operation in a Glouc…
US issues sanctions in crackdown on North Korea oil imports Lloyd’s ListThe US has announced sanctions on several individuals and companies based in Taiwan and Hong Kong, saying they helped North Korea evade international …
Organised Crime RUSI AnalysisRUSI as a Global Hub for Discussion on Organised CrimeSince 2015, the Strategic Hub for Organised Crime Research (SHOC) has brought together …
Venezuela Smashes Weekly Bitcoin Trading Record With 114B Bolivars CointelegraphBitcoin (BTC) trading has hit a giant new record yet again in Venezuela as the country’s crippling hyperinflation continues to play out.
Caribbean a leading importer of US goods — diplomat Jamaica ObserverST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — The Caribbean, which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of the United …
KRA destroys contraband worth Sh1.5b The StandardKRA led the Multi-Agency team on illicit trade in destroying illicit excisable products with a market value of over Sh1.5 billion.
Kenya takes SA’s cue, destroys illegal products Caj News Africafrom MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, Kenya NAIROBI, (CAJ News) – KENYA has destroyed illegal products valued at over Sh1,5 billion (R220 million), weeks …
East Africa: Illicit Arms Flow Fuelling Terror, Poaching, Conflict in the Region AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsCountries in eastern Africa are struggling with the proliferation and trafficking of illicit arms that are being used for other trans…
US sanctions Asian individuals and firms for illicit ship-to-ship transfers of oil to North Korea Lloyd’s ListThe US has announced sanctions on several individuals and companies based in Taiwan and Hong Kong, saying they helped North Korea e…
China lashes out at US as President Trump brings in new tariffs The TimesThe trade war between the US and China escalated over the weekend as President Trump imposed new tariffs.Duties of 15 per cent were imposed on $125 …
Legal wildlife trade has its benefits, Letters in Print News & Top Stories The Straits TimesExotic pets have often been branded as illegal and dangerous by animal rights organisations. They use emotive language and graphic images to influenc…
The Caribbean is the Leading Importer of US Goods Says US Diplomat caribbeannationalweekly.comThe Caribbean, which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is the leading importer of American goods.
Juul Labs’ stores implement strict age verification BusinessWorld OnlineJUUL Labs, Inc.’s kiosks and authorized stores are implementing strict age verification process to prevent the sale of Juul devices and pods to individuals below …
Nine women among 20 held in Sonbhadra for indulging in illicit liquor trade United News of IndiaUniindia: Sonbhadra, Sep 1 (UNI) Local police have arrested 20 people, including nine women, during a campaign against illicit liquor.
Facebook ‘fuels’ fake tobacco sale ExpressCRIMINALS are using Facebook and other social media to make millions of pounds selling cigarettes – many of them fake.
Illicit arms flow fuelling terror, poaching, conflict in the region The East AfricanCountries in eastern Africa are struggling with the proliferation and trafficking of illicit arms that are being used for other transnational crimes like ter…
States drag their feet in signing arms treaty The East AfricanAs the proliferation of small arms in the region raises concerns over their devastating effect on civilian population, governments have on the other hand been …
India’s dangerous new relationship with opioids FRANCE 24 EnglishThe opioid problem in India is one of distribution. Those who desperately need the drugs for pain relief struggle to access them even as the black market trade is …
U.S. finds new firms to sanction Korea JoongAng DailyIn its latest crackdown on illicit ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum goods, the U.S. Treasury Department slapped sanctions on three shipping companies …
Parents speak out on the threat of the online drug trade SBS NewsA growing number of tech-savvy Australian teenagers are turning to the shadowy world of the dark web to buy illicit drugs, using cryptocurrency.
Kim’s Laundromat New EuropeElvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Russian Central Bank, has reportedly been reforming the bank sector and cracking down on financial institutions engaged …
Japan’s Africa charm offensive leaves no doubt China is in its crosshairs The East AfricanTicad had always played second fiddle to China’s Forum on China-Africa Co-operation.
Aust sends plane for Korea surveillance NEWS.com.auAustralia is sending a maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to join an international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions against North …
RAAF joins surveillance effort against North Korea The New DailyAustralia is sending a maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to join an international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions against North …
Aust sends plane for Korea surveillance 9NewsAustralia is sending a surveillance aircraft to ensure UN sanctions against North Korea are enforced.