Office Of Foreign Assets Control news and trends

US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
Security & Fraud // July 16, 2024

Federal agencies are warning financial institutions about timeshare fraud schemes associated with Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Report: Morgan Stanley Facing Probes of Anti-Money Laundering Practices
Security & Fraud // April 11, 2024

Morgan Stanley is reportedly facing investigations by several agencies into how its wealth management division vets and monitors clients who may pose money-laundering risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Bad News for Fraudsters as US Boosts Crypto-Crime Toolkit
Regulation // January 30, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department is flexing its cryptocurrency enforcement muscles as industry attention grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Bitcoin Daily: US Sanctions Enforcer Reviewing Coinbase Transactions; Argo Blockchain CEO Now Paid In Bitcoin
Bitcoin // March 03, 2021

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is reviewing certain transactions made over Coinbase to investigate whether people in countries or territories targeted by U.S. sanctions have been using the service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bad News for Fraudsters as US Boosts Crypto-Crime Toolkit

January 30, 2023
The U.S. Treasury Department is flexing its cryptocurrency enforcement muscles as industry attention grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

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OFAC Sanctions Parties Involved in Compromise of 81,000 Firewalls

December 10, 2024
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity company and one of its employees, saying they played a role in an April 2020 compromise of about 81,000 firewalls owned by thousands of businesses worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes

July 16, 2024
Federal agencies are warning financial institutions about timeshare fraud schemes associated with Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Report: Morgan Stanley Facing Probes of Anti-Money Laundering Practices

April 11, 2024
Morgan Stanley is reportedly facing investigations by several agencies into how its wealth management division vets and monitors clients who may pose money-laundering risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Bitcoin Daily: US Sanctions Enforcer Reviewing Coinbase Transactions; Argo Blockchain CEO Now Paid In Bitcoin

March 03, 2021
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is reviewing certain transactions made over Coinbase to investigate whether people in countries or territories targeted by U.S. sanctions have...