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Role of swapped BTC-e operator unclear in looming US trial of second defendant February 15, 2025 | Mike Swift and Samuel Rubenfeld

Alexander Vinnik, who pleaded guilty to running the BTC-e money laundering platform that federal prosecutors said processed billions of dollars from global cyberattacks, was returned to Russia this week in a p... (more story)

TD Bank withheld $20 million from executives, employees in US money laundering case February 13, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A TD Bank subsidiary told the government it had withheld another nearly $20 million from executives and employees involved in a US money laundering case it settled last year, according to a court filing. Becau... (more story)

Nikolas West pleads not guilty to UK FCA’s insider-dealing accusations February 13, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

Nikolas West, one of two brothers facing accusations of insider dealing by the UK's financial watchdog, today pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court in London. Their trial will begin on Sept. 1, 2026.

Barclays faces UK money laundering probe over high-risk customers treatment February 13, 2025 | Martin Coyle and Phoebe Seers

Barclays faces a Financial Conduct Authority-led investigation into its treatment of high-risk customers, the UK lender said today. The probe relates to the bank's treatment of risky customers, it said.

Four found guilty in UK Keltbray bribe plot February 13, 2025 | Martin Coyle

Three site managers at UK construction company Keltbray who were paid hundreds of thousands of pounds in bribes to win construction projects worth millions of pounds were found guilty of corruption in a London... (more story)

BTC-e operator to be released in US prisoner swap with Russia February 12, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

Alexander Vinnik, the operator of now-defunct cryptocurrency platform BTC-e, is being sent back to his native Russia as part of a US prisoner swap, the White House press secretary confirmed today. In exchange,... (more story)

US DOJ nominee Blanche asked about Trump’s bribery enforcement pause February 12, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A nominee to a top US Justice Department post denied today that President Donald Trump’s order to pause anti-bribery enforcement is a way for the government to choose which laws are enforced.

Ex-Axiom Ince executives face UK fraud trial in 2027 February 12, 2025 | Martin Coyle

Five former senior Axiom Ince employees face a criminal trial on fraud allegations in February 2027, following their appearances at a UK court today. The men were charged with fraud offenses in December over t... (more story)

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UK financial regulator's ‘name and shame’ plan faces uphill battle despite changes February 14, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

The UK financial services watchdog faces having to make a decision shortly on its unpopular “name and shame” initiative, with a consultation on amendments ending next week. While changes to the Financial Condu... (more story)

Republicans target overdraft fee cap rule as part of efforts against US CFPB February 13, 2025 | Neil Roland

As they seek to dismantle the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Republicans are also looking in the meantime to nullify at least one of the consumer watchdog’s existing rules. Republican lawmakers today... (more story)

Trump’s pause on US bribery enforcement throws pending trials into limbo February 11, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A pause in foreign bribery enforcement ordered yesterday by President Donald Trump has thrown pending trials involving corporate executives accused of corruption into limbo. There are at least three FCPA trial... (more story)

US anti-corruption rating slips as Trump, Bondi curb anti-kleptocracy efforts February 11, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

The US dropped four places on the anti-corruption index released today by Transparency International, a decline that comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s moves to cut back on enforcement. The US ha... (more story)

US turn away from corporate corruption fight raises European enforcement fears February 07, 2025 | Martin Coyle

Trump administration moves to dampen US anti-corruption efforts have raised concerns about the potential impact on foreign bribery enforcement in Europe and beyond. The US has helped European prosecutors, incl... (more story)

US anti-corruption push should continue despite lessened priority, observers say February 07, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

The US shouldn't give up on enforcement of anti-corruption and corporate criminal law, even if US Attorney General Pam Bondi makes it less of a priority at the Justice Department.

Seizure of USAID puts anti-corruption initiatives on the brink February 05, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

An Elon Musk-led takeover of the lead US development aid agency could wreak havoc on global anti-corruption initiatives. By law, the president cannot abolish, move or consolidate USAID, but Musk and Trump admi... (more story)

Trafigura’s Swiss conviction sends strong message, but appeal could bite back February 04, 2025 | Martin Coyle

Switzerland has sent a strong message with the conviction of Trafigura and former senior executive Mike Wainwright on bribery charges, and the case piles increased pressure on commodities companies operating i... (more story)