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Former Leighton executive pleads guilty in Australia over Iraq bribery case January 30, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A former chief operating officer of Leighton Holdings pleaded guilty in an Australian court and was fined A$1,000 ($700) over his role in a foreign bribery case, police said. Australian Federal Police launched... (more story)

US DOJ witnessing 'frenzy' as people seek whistleblower reward, Assefi says January 30, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

The US Department of Justice is witnessing a "frenzy" of individuals coming forward to qualify under the agency's whistleblower rewards program established just over six months ago, and more applications are a... (more story)

Former Nigerian oil minister 'reimbursed' luxury gifts, UK bribery trial hears January 29, 2026 | Martin Coyle

A former Nigerian oil minister being tried in the UK on bribery charges has admitted using luxury properties and receiving expensive gifts from oil executives but said all the benefits were “reimbursed.” A Lon... (more story)

Barclays traders rate-rigging convictions should be reviewed, say UK legal body January 29, 2026 | Martin Coyle

Five rate-rigging convictions of Barclays traders have been referred to the UK courts by a body tasked with examining wrongful convictions. The decision follows the overturning of the convictions of former UBS... (more story)

Blu-3 says it’s working to resolve UK bribery probe January 29, 2026 | Martin Coyle

UK infrastructure company Blu-3, which faces an ongoing investigation into suspected bribery offenses, has said it is working to bring the probe to “a satisfactory outcome.” The company said it has acted prope... (more story)

Deutsche Bank money laundering raids linked to earlier probes, CFO says January 29, 2026 | Martin Coyle

James von Moltke, Deutsche Bank’s chief financial officer, said Thursday that raids on the bank by prosecutors were linked to earlier probes into suspected money laundering issues, and described the timing of ... (more story)

Ex-TD Bank employee pleads guilty in US to role in ATM money laundering scheme January 28, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A former retail banker at a TD Bank branch in Florida pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from his role in a scheme to launder funds from the US to Colombia through automated teller machines.

Ex-trader’s lawsuit is ‘forum shopping,’ UBS says in motion to dismiss January 28, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld and Martin Coyle

A $400 million lawsuit filed in Connecticut state court by Tom Hayes, a former UK trader, is “quintessential forum shopping,” UBS said Tuesday in its motion to dismiss the case. “The courts of England and New ... (more story)

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TD Bank failed to identify role of insiders in Colombia ATM laundering scheme January 29, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A money laundering network that moved $39 million via withdrawals from automated teller machines in Colombia persisted for years at TD Bank in part because the lender didn’t identify the role its employees pla... (more story)

After a turbulent year, US DOJ promotes its anti-bribery enforcement efforts January 26, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

One of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s first acts in office was to deprioritize US anti-bribery enforcement, but on Monday the Justice Department touted its efforts over the past year, highlighting wins in two tr... (more story)

Corsa Coal, executives ‘bought' way out of US prosecution, ex-salesman says January 22, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

When former Pennsylvania coal sales executive Charles Hunter Hobson faces trial next month for alleged corruption, he intends to argue that his employer and his bosses “bought their way” out of criminal charges. 

Eyes turn to Ephgrave’s successor as UK SFO deals with surprise departure January 15, 2026 | Martin Coyle

The surprise decision by Serious Fraud Office head Nick Ephgrave to announce his retirement less than halfway through his five-year term leaves the enforcer with some challenges to ensure it maintains a head o... (more story)

UK businessman lost rare South Africa extradition battle over ‘fugitive’ issue January 13, 2026 | Martin Coyle

Richard Payne, a British businessman facing corruption charges in South Africa, was unable to argue that time delays in the case made his rare extradition unfair after a UK judge said he had become a “fugitive... (more story)

Former TD Bank assistant aided drug money laundering network, US says January 07, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

An assistant manager at a TD Bank store in Midtown Manhattan facilitated more than $90 million in transactions for a money laundering network in exchange for more than $11,000 in retail gift cards, according t... (more story)

France to mull legal privilege for in-house lawyers despite regulators' concerns January 05, 2026 | Jean Comte

France's Senate is due to consider a bill in the coming days which would give stronger legal protections to in-house lawyers. The country's regulators have warned that the legislation could make it harder for ... (more story)

UK fraud agency ramps up for busy year in the courts, but jeopardy awaits December 29, 2025 | Martin Coyle

With more than two years under his belt, UK fraud agency boss Nick Ephgrave could be forgiven for being quietly satisfied with his time so far at the helm of the Serious Fraud Office. But 2026 will see that ea... (more story)