Financial Crime

Financial crime is defined as crime that is specifically committed against property. These crimes are almost always committed for the personal benefit of the criminal, and they involve an illegal conversion of ownership of the property that is involved.

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Lawmakers Want AML Rules to Target Bigger Threats

Lawmakers Want AML Rules to Target Bigger Threats
Lawmakers Want AML Rules to Target Bigger Threats
June 17, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Two lawmakers have asked the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to ensure that reducing unnecessary compliance burdens and prioritizing high-risk financial crimes in its enforcement...

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Flagright Secures $12.5 Million to Expand Financial Crime Compliance
Flagright Secures $12.5 Million to Expand Financial Crime Compliance
June 17, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Flagright raised $12.5 million in a Series A funding round to increase the capabilities and adoption of its artificial intelligence operating system for financial crime...

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Wise Faces Investigation for Possible Anti-Money Laundering Failures
Wise Faces Investigation for Possible Anti-Money Laundering Failures
June 01, 2026  |  AML

Wise is facing an investigation in Europe related to possible criminal usage of its services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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AI Cyber Threats Shake Crypto Industry
AI Cyber Threats Shake Crypto Industry
May 15, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

The April hacks of crypto companies Drift and Kelp DAO have shaken the crypto sector because those attacks may have been aided by artificial intelligence (AI), Bloomberg reported Friday...

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Australia Warns That AI Could Accelerate Financial Crime
Australia Warns That AI Could Accelerate Financial Crime
May 12, 2026  |  AML

Australia’s financial crime watchdog says AI is making money launderers’ jobs easier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
May 07, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love...

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Chainalysis Puts AI on the Crypto Crime Beat
Chainalysis Puts AI on the Crypto Crime Beat
April 28, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Watch more: The Digital Shift With Chainalysis’ Emmanuel Marot Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections
FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections
April 23, 2026  |  AML

A global financial crime watchdog wants Italy to get tougher on money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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