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Incentivize tech companies to stop fraud, PSR urges UK govt February 04, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

UK tech companies should be given stronger incentives to tackle fraud enabled by scam accounts on social media, the head of the Payment Systems Regulator has said. David Geale argues that the government’s next... (more story)

Former US oil trader’s appeal in bribery case raises ‘novel issues,’ judge says February 03, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A pending appeal from former oil trader Glenn Oztemel against his corruption conviction “presents several novel issues of law” that an appellate court should address, a US judge ruled Tuesday when granting his... (more story)

Former Bluu Solutions director seeks to wipe name from UK fraud agency settlement February 03, 2026 | Martin Coyle

A former director at a British unit of real-estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle who was cleared of bribery charges has challenged a decision to name him in court documents related to a plea deal struck by his forme... (more story)

London Mining bribery prosecution set to be dropped by UK fraud agency February 03, 2026 | Martin Coyle

The criminal trials of two former senior executives and a consultant at London Mining accused of bribery in Sierra Leone are set to be dropped by the Serious Fraud Office, MLex understands. The trio's expected... (more story)

EY settles £2bn UK claim brought by collapsed healthcare company NMC February 02, 2026 | Martin Coyle

Auditing giant EY has settled a legal claim brought in the UK by the administrators of collapsed health operator NMC Health. EY was sued for £2 billion by NMC’s administrators, who said the firm had been negli... (more story)

Carter Ruck lawyer can claim costs against UK legal body, tribunal rules February 02, 2026 | Martin Coyle

A Carter Ruck Lawyer who represented an alleged $4 billion fraudster can claim costs against a legal regulator which unsuccessfully took action against her. The Solicitors Regulation Authority brought a case a... (more story)

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)

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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)