U.S. Blacklists Wife of Brazilian Judge Who Oversaw Bolsonaro Case
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Viviane Barci de Moraes, the wife of Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes, escalating a confrontation over the judge’s handling of cases against former president Jair Bolsonaro.
FinCEN to Delete Ownership Info on U.S. Companies from CTA Registry
FinCEN Files investigation revealed how U.S. banks helped move illicit money worldwide, U.S. authorities are rolling back key reforms enacted in its aftermath, sparking alarm among transparency advocates.
OFAC Takes Aim at Financial Facilitators Aiding Iran’s Military
OFAC sanctioned two Iranian financial facilitators and more than a dozen individuals and entities based in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates for moving funds that allegedly benefited Iran’s military.
France Weighs Blocking Some ‘Passported’ Licenses for Crypto Firms
France has warned it may challenge the right of some crypto companies licensed elsewhere in the European Union to operate domestically, stepping up pressure for stricter oversight of the industry.
UK Sanctions Target Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Weapons Programs
The United Kingdom imposed a new package of 100 sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s ability to finance and sustain its war against Ukraine.
GOP Senators Signal Greater Support for New Russia Sanctions
Republican lawmakers are intensifying calls for President Donald Trump to impose sweeping sanctions on Moscow following the recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace.
Mexico Launches Crackdown on Cross-Border Fuel Theft
Mexico’s attorney general has vowed to issue more arrest warrants—potentially targeting government officials—in connection with sprawling fuel theft operations that siphon billions of dollars from the country.
Republican Lawmaker Calls for Investigation of Chinese Bitcoin Mining Firms
A Republican lawmaker is urging the U.S. Treasury Department to investigate two Chinese firms tied to the booming Bitcoin mining industry.
SEC Closes Swedbank AML Inquiry without Penalty
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its 6-year investigation into Swedbank’s anti-money laundering (AML) efforts without imposing an enforcement action.
OFAC Blacklists Cyber Scammers in Southeast Asia
The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday blacklisted 19 entities linked to large cyber-scam compounds in Southeast Asia that have targeted Americans in romance and cryptocurrency-investment swindles.