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REPORT: CRYPTO CRIME REACHES RECORD HIGH IN 2025 AS NATION‑STATE SANCTIONS EVASION INCREASES
On 8 January, Chainalysis said that its new report tracked a notable rise in nation-state activity in crypto
www.chainalysis.com/blog/2026-cr...
On 8 January, Chainalysis said that its new report tracked a notable rise in nation-state activity in crypto
www.chainalysis.com/blog/2026-cr...
2026 Crypto Crime Report Introduction - Chainalysis
The professionalization of crypto crime has accelerated, with specialized networks offering laundering-as-a-service to facilitate on- and off-chain crime.
www.chainalysis.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
REPORT: CRYPTO CRIME REACHES RECORD HIGH IN 2025 AS NATION‑STATE SANCTIONS EVASION INCREASES
On 8 January, Chainalysis said that its new report tracked a notable rise in nation-state activity in crypto
www.chainalysis.com/blog/2026-cr...
On 8 January, Chainalysis said that its new report tracked a notable rise in nation-state activity in crypto
www.chainalysis.com/blog/2026-cr...
US: TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKS EMBARGOES, JUDGMENTS ETC AGAINST VENEZUELAN FUNDS IN US CUSTODY
On 11 January, La Estrella de Panama reported on a new Executive Order that says that such actions will be considered null and void.
www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/orden-...
On 11 January, La Estrella de Panama reported on a new Executive Order that says that such actions will be considered null and void.
www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/orden-...
Orden ejecutiva de Trump bloquea embargos y juicios contra fondos venezolanos bajo custodia estadounidense
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, emitió este 9 de enero una orden ejecutiva mediante la cual declaró una emergencia nacional para impedir el embargo o cualquier proceso judicial contra l...
www.laestrella.com.pa
January 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
US: TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKS EMBARGOES, JUDGMENTS ETC AGAINST VENEZUELAN FUNDS IN US CUSTODY
On 11 January, La Estrella de Panama reported on a new Executive Order that says that such actions will be considered null and void.
www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/orden-...
On 11 January, La Estrella de Panama reported on a new Executive Order that says that such actions will be considered null and void.
www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/orden-...
UK: FCA FIRM CHECKER TO FIGHT FINANCIAL CRIME
On 10 December, the FCA launched its Firm Checker, a tool to help consumers avoid scams. One can use Firm Checker to confirm the firm is authorised and help fight financial crime.
www.fca.org.uk/news/press-r...
On 10 December, the FCA launched its Firm Checker, a tool to help consumers avoid scams. One can use Firm Checker to confirm the firm is authorised and help fight financial crime.
www.fca.org.uk/news/press-r...
FCA launches Firm Checker to fight financial crime
Around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in the 12 months to May 2024, according to FCA research.
www.fca.org.uk
January 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
UK: FCA FIRM CHECKER TO FIGHT FINANCIAL CRIME
On 10 December, the FCA launched its Firm Checker, a tool to help consumers avoid scams. One can use Firm Checker to confirm the firm is authorised and help fight financial crime.
www.fca.org.uk/news/press-r...
On 10 December, the FCA launched its Firm Checker, a tool to help consumers avoid scams. One can use Firm Checker to confirm the firm is authorised and help fight financial crime.
www.fca.org.uk/news/press-r...
JERSEY: $9.5 MILLION OF TAINTED FUNDS RETURNED TO NIGERIA
On 8 January, a news release advised of an MOU to facilitate the return of more than $9.5 million to Nigeria
www.lawofficers.je/publications...
jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2026/01...
On 8 January, a news release advised of an MOU to facilitate the return of more than $9.5 million to Nigeria
www.lawofficers.je/publications...
jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2026/01...
Return of more than $9.5 million of tainted funds to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
2026-01-08 His Majesty’s Attorney General, Mark Temple KC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) in December 2025 to facilitate the return of more than $9.5 million to the Government of Nigeria...
www.lawofficers.je
January 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
JERSEY: $9.5 MILLION OF TAINTED FUNDS RETURNED TO NIGERIA
On 8 January, a news release advised of an MOU to facilitate the return of more than $9.5 million to Nigeria
www.lawofficers.je/publications...
jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2026/01...
On 8 January, a news release advised of an MOU to facilitate the return of more than $9.5 million to Nigeria
www.lawofficers.je/publications...
jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2026/01...
SIERRA LEONE: IMF GOVERNANCE AND CORRUPTION DIAGNOSTIC REPORT
On 9 January, a High-Level Summary Technical Assistance report from the IMF on a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD) study
www.imf.org/en/publicati...
On 9 January, a High-Level Summary Technical Assistance report from the IMF on a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD) study
www.imf.org/en/publicati...
Sierra Leone: Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report
At the request of the Government of Sierra Leone, an inter-departmental IMF team conducted a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD). The GCD provides a detailed assessment of governance and corrup...
www.imf.org
January 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
SIERRA LEONE: IMF GOVERNANCE AND CORRUPTION DIAGNOSTIC REPORT
On 9 January, a High-Level Summary Technical Assistance report from the IMF on a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD) study
www.imf.org/en/publicati...
On 9 January, a High-Level Summary Technical Assistance report from the IMF on a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD) study
www.imf.org/en/publicati...
WHY THE ISLE OF MAN IS AT HIGH RISK OF £2 BILLION MONEYVAL HIT
On 9 January, an article in the Byline Times argues that the Isel of Man, global HQ to household gambling brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, faces being ‘grey-listed’ by MONEYVAL
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/09/p...
On 9 January, an article in the Byline Times argues that the Isel of Man, global HQ to household gambling brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, faces being ‘grey-listed’ by MONEYVAL
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/09/p...
'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scams, Money Laundering, and a Missing Bus Station: Why the Isle of Man Is at High Risk of £2bn Moneyval Hit
The Isle of Man, global HQ to household gambling brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, faces being ‘grey-listed’ by Europe's financial crime watchdog for connections to corruption and terror financing
bylinetimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
WHY THE ISLE OF MAN IS AT HIGH RISK OF £2 BILLION MONEYVAL HIT
On 9 January, an article in the Byline Times argues that the Isel of Man, global HQ to household gambling brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, faces being ‘grey-listed’ by MONEYVAL
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/09/p...
On 9 January, an article in the Byline Times argues that the Isel of Man, global HQ to household gambling brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, faces being ‘grey-listed’ by MONEYVAL
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/09/p...
MARITIME COCAINE SMUGGLING: A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE
On 10 January, Hellenic Shipping News reported marine and shipping insurer Gard had published an overview of cocaine trafficking as it affects commercial shipping into Europe
www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-coc...
www.gard.no/insights/mar...
On 10 January, Hellenic Shipping News reported marine and shipping insurer Gard had published an overview of cocaine trafficking as it affects commercial shipping into Europe
www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-coc...
www.gard.no/insights/mar...
Maritime cocaine smuggling – a European perspective | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
www.hellenicshippingnews.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM
MARITIME COCAINE SMUGGLING: A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE
On 10 January, Hellenic Shipping News reported marine and shipping insurer Gard had published an overview of cocaine trafficking as it affects commercial shipping into Europe
www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-coc...
www.gard.no/insights/mar...
On 10 January, Hellenic Shipping News reported marine and shipping insurer Gard had published an overview of cocaine trafficking as it affects commercial shipping into Europe
www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-coc...
www.gard.no/insights/mar...
SWEDEN: NEW GUIDANCE FOR PROVIDERS OF MONEY TRANSFER SERVICES ON MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING
On 9 January, authorities in Sweden have developed a new brochure for providers of money transfer services
polisen.se/siteassets/d...
mondovisione.com/media-and-re...
On 9 January, authorities in Sweden have developed a new brochure for providers of money transfer services
polisen.se/siteassets/d...
mondovisione.com/media-and-re...
January 10, 2026 at 10:25 PM
SWEDEN: NEW GUIDANCE FOR PROVIDERS OF MONEY TRANSFER SERVICES ON MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING
On 9 January, authorities in Sweden have developed a new brochure for providers of money transfer services
polisen.se/siteassets/d...
mondovisione.com/media-and-re...
On 9 January, authorities in Sweden have developed a new brochure for providers of money transfer services
polisen.se/siteassets/d...
mondovisione.com/media-and-re...
HONG KONG: CODE OF PRACTICE - GUIDELINES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CYBERSECURITY LAW
On 8 January, Eversheds Sutherland published an Insight about a long-awaited Code of Practice, set to mark a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity landscape.
www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/global/in...
On 8 January, Eversheds Sutherland published an Insight about a long-awaited Code of Practice, set to mark a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity landscape.
www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/global/in...
Decoding the Code of Practice: Hong Kong publishes guidelines on implementation of cybersecurity law
Decoding the Code of Practice: Hong Kong publishes guidelines on implementation of cybersecurity law
www.eversheds-sutherland.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:23 PM
HONG KONG: CODE OF PRACTICE - GUIDELINES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CYBERSECURITY LAW
On 8 January, Eversheds Sutherland published an Insight about a long-awaited Code of Practice, set to mark a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity landscape.
www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/global/in...
On 8 January, Eversheds Sutherland published an Insight about a long-awaited Code of Practice, set to mark a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity landscape.
www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/global/in...
IRELAND: NEW NATIONAL CYBER RISK ASSESSMENT AND SME CYBER RESILIENCE REPORT PUBLISHED
On 23 December, an article from law firm Matheson which says that the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has published its 2025 National Cyber Risk Assessment
www.matheson.com/insights/new...
On 23 December, an article from law firm Matheson which says that the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has published its 2025 National Cyber Risk Assessment
www.matheson.com/insights/new...
January 10, 2026 at 10:23 PM
IRELAND: NEW NATIONAL CYBER RISK ASSESSMENT AND SME CYBER RESILIENCE REPORT PUBLISHED
On 23 December, an article from law firm Matheson which says that the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has published its 2025 National Cyber Risk Assessment
www.matheson.com/insights/new...
On 23 December, an article from law firm Matheson which says that the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has published its 2025 National Cyber Risk Assessment
www.matheson.com/insights/new...
EU: UPDATE TO THE EU FDI SCREENING REGULATION – WHAT IS CHANGING?
On 8 January, BCLP Solicitors posed this question about changes to the EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation.
www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events...
On 8 January, BCLP Solicitors posed this question about changes to the EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation.
www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events...
Update to the EU FDI Screening Regulation – What is changing?
Background
More than five years ago, the EU’s Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) Screening Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/452) (the “Regulation”) came into force, creating for the first time a…
www.bclplaw.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
EU: UPDATE TO THE EU FDI SCREENING REGULATION – WHAT IS CHANGING?
On 8 January, BCLP Solicitors posed this question about changes to the EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation.
www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events...
On 8 January, BCLP Solicitors posed this question about changes to the EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation.
www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events...
US: DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DEFENSE) ANTICIPATORY AND ADAPTIVE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (A3ML) SYSTEM
On 5 January, i-Law published an article with claims that A3ML has potential to revolutionise the detection of illicit financial flows
www.i-law.com/ilaw/doc/vie...
www.darpa.mil/research/pro...
On 5 January, i-Law published an article with claims that A3ML has potential to revolutionise the detection of illicit financial flows
www.i-law.com/ilaw/doc/vie...
www.darpa.mil/research/pro...
Ultimate weapon? - US Department of War enters the ML zone
Ultimate weapon? - US Department of War enters the ML zone
www.i-law.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM
US: DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DEFENSE) ANTICIPATORY AND ADAPTIVE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (A3ML) SYSTEM
On 5 January, i-Law published an article with claims that A3ML has potential to revolutionise the detection of illicit financial flows
www.i-law.com/ilaw/doc/vie...
www.darpa.mil/research/pro...
On 5 January, i-Law published an article with claims that A3ML has potential to revolutionise the detection of illicit financial flows
www.i-law.com/ilaw/doc/vie...
www.darpa.mil/research/pro...
28% OF FROZEN CRIMINAL ASSETS PERMANENTLY RECOVERED IN UK
On 21 December, Spotlight on Corruption released a report that charts the UK’s asset recovery efforts since the introduction of the Criminal Finances Act 2017
www.spotlightcorruption.org/asset-recove...
On 21 December, Spotlight on Corruption released a report that charts the UK’s asset recovery efforts since the introduction of the Criminal Finances Act 2017
www.spotlightcorruption.org/asset-recove...
Just 28% of criminal assets frozen by law enforcement get permanently recovered, warns Spotlight - Spotlight on Corruption
UK law enforcement agencies are struggling to make a dent in the huge sums of dirty money washing through the UK, and are permanently recovering just £1 in
www.spotlightcorruption.org
January 10, 2026 at 10:19 PM
28% OF FROZEN CRIMINAL ASSETS PERMANENTLY RECOVERED IN UK
On 21 December, Spotlight on Corruption released a report that charts the UK’s asset recovery efforts since the introduction of the Criminal Finances Act 2017
www.spotlightcorruption.org/asset-recove...
On 21 December, Spotlight on Corruption released a report that charts the UK’s asset recovery efforts since the introduction of the Criminal Finances Act 2017
www.spotlightcorruption.org/asset-recove...
RUSSIAN MERCENARIES HAVE A BAD REPUTATION BUT SOME AFRICAN REGIMES STILL EMPLOY THEM: WHY?
On 9 January, Defence Web reported a study which attempted to answer this question, using the Central African Republic as a case study.
defenceweb.co.za/african-news...
On 9 January, Defence Web reported a study which attempted to answer this question, using the Central African Republic as a case study.
defenceweb.co.za/african-news...
Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why - DefenceWeb
Russian mercenaries, like the Wagner group, have a poor reputation. Multiple western outlets have reported on their military ineffectiveness, their abysmal
defenceweb.co.za
January 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
RUSSIAN MERCENARIES HAVE A BAD REPUTATION BUT SOME AFRICAN REGIMES STILL EMPLOY THEM: WHY?
On 9 January, Defence Web reported a study which attempted to answer this question, using the Central African Republic as a case study.
defenceweb.co.za/african-news...
On 9 January, Defence Web reported a study which attempted to answer this question, using the Central African Republic as a case study.
defenceweb.co.za/african-news...
TOP-LEVEL CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS ROCK CYPRUS AS IT ASSUMES EU PRESIDENCY
On 9 January, Politico reported on a controversy over a video circulating online that alleges top-level corruption
www.politico.eu/article/top-...
On 9 January, Politico reported on a controversy over a video circulating online that alleges top-level corruption
www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Top-level corruption allegations rock Cyprus as it assumes EU presidency
The government rejects accusations made in video recordings of senior officials, but the opposition is calling for further action.
www.politico.eu
January 10, 2026 at 10:17 PM
TOP-LEVEL CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS ROCK CYPRUS AS IT ASSUMES EU PRESIDENCY
On 9 January, Politico reported on a controversy over a video circulating online that alleges top-level corruption
www.politico.eu/article/top-...
On 9 January, Politico reported on a controversy over a video circulating online that alleges top-level corruption
www.politico.eu/article/top-...
US: BIS REACHES $1.5 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GERMAN COMPANY FOR BREACHES OF EXPORT REGULATIONS
On 9 January, the Global Sanctions blog reported that the BIS had reached a settlement with Exyte Management GmbH
globalsanctions.com/2026/01/us-b...
www.bis.gov/media/docume...
On 9 January, the Global Sanctions blog reported that the BIS had reached a settlement with Exyte Management GmbH
globalsanctions.com/2026/01/us-b...
www.bis.gov/media/docume...
US BIS reaches $1.5m settlement agreement with German company for breaches of export regulations | Global Sanctions
BIS has reached a settlement agreement with Exyte Management GmbH for 13 violations of the US Export Administration Regulations.
globalsanctions.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
US: BIS REACHES $1.5 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GERMAN COMPANY FOR BREACHES OF EXPORT REGULATIONS
On 9 January, the Global Sanctions blog reported that the BIS had reached a settlement with Exyte Management GmbH
globalsanctions.com/2026/01/us-b...
www.bis.gov/media/docume...
On 9 January, the Global Sanctions blog reported that the BIS had reached a settlement with Exyte Management GmbH
globalsanctions.com/2026/01/us-b...
www.bis.gov/media/docume...
WHY FRAUDSTERS ARE DRAWN TO BRITAIN’S OVERSEAS TERRITORIES
On 8 January, the Bureau of Investigative Journalists published this article on the 3 Crown Dependencies and 14 Overseas Territories.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
On 8 January, the Bureau of Investigative Journalists published this article on the 3 Crown Dependencies and 14 Overseas Territories.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Why fraudsters are drawn to Britain’s overseas territories
The legacy of empire has turned British jurisdictions into magnets for dirty money
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
WHY FRAUDSTERS ARE DRAWN TO BRITAIN’S OVERSEAS TERRITORIES
On 8 January, the Bureau of Investigative Journalists published this article on the 3 Crown Dependencies and 14 Overseas Territories.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
On 8 January, the Bureau of Investigative Journalists published this article on the 3 Crown Dependencies and 14 Overseas Territories.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
US: FinCEN ACTIONS IN MINNESOTA TARGETING ALLEGED AID FRAUD
On 9 January, FinCEN issued a GTO and an Alert on Fraud Rings and Their Exploitation of Federal Child Nutrition Programs in Minnesota.
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
On 9 January, FinCEN issued a GTO and an Alert on Fraud Rings and Their Exploitation of Federal Child Nutrition Programs in Minnesota.
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
www.fincen.gov
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
US: FinCEN ACTIONS IN MINNESOTA TARGETING ALLEGED AID FRAUD
On 9 January, FinCEN issued a GTO and an Alert on Fraud Rings and Their Exploitation of Federal Child Nutrition Programs in Minnesota.
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
On 9 January, FinCEN issued a GTO and an Alert on Fraud Rings and Their Exploitation of Federal Child Nutrition Programs in Minnesota.
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
www.fincen.gov/system/files...
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
THE MONROE DOCTRINE (UPDATED)
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January 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
THE MONROE DOCTRINE (UPDATED)
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US BRIEFING: CHINESE MONEY LAUNDERING NETWORKS
On 8 January, the Congressional Research Service published this briefing, which includes summaries of recent case studies.
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
On 8 January, the Congressional Research Service published this briefing, which includes summaries of recent case studies.
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
www.congress.gov
January 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
US BRIEFING: CHINESE MONEY LAUNDERING NETWORKS
On 8 January, the Congressional Research Service published this briefing, which includes summaries of recent case studies.
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
On 8 January, the Congressional Research Service published this briefing, which includes summaries of recent case studies.
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
FATF: HORIZON SCAN - AI AND DEEPFAKES
On 27 December, FATF published this Horizon Scan looks at current and potential artificial intelligence (AI) related risks and trends.
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
On 27 December, FATF published this Horizon Scan looks at current and potential artificial intelligence (AI) related risks and trends.
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
January 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
FATF: HORIZON SCAN - AI AND DEEPFAKES
On 27 December, FATF published this Horizon Scan looks at current and potential artificial intelligence (AI) related risks and trends.
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
On 27 December, FATF published this Horizon Scan looks at current and potential artificial intelligence (AI) related risks and trends.
www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/...
5 CRIME GROUPS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO UNDERSTAND POST-MADURO VENEZUELA
On 8 January, Insight Crime published this helpful guide
insightcrime.org/news/5-crime...
On 8 January, Insight Crime published this helpful guide
insightcrime.org/news/5-crime...
5 Crime Groups You Need to Know to Understand Post-Maduro Venezuela
These Venezuelan criminal organizations will likely play decisive roles in the country’s organized crime scene going forward post-Maduro.
insightcrime.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
5 CRIME GROUPS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO UNDERSTAND POST-MADURO VENEZUELA
On 8 January, Insight Crime published this helpful guide
insightcrime.org/news/5-crime...
On 8 January, Insight Crime published this helpful guide
insightcrime.org/news/5-crime...
THE EVOLUTION OF THE SYNTHETIC DRUG MARKET IN THE ARAB COUNTRIES
UNODC has published this report. It focuses on the regional dynamics of “captagon” and other synthetic drug markets since the change of regime in Syria in December 2024.
www.unodc.org/documents/da...
UNODC has published this report. It focuses on the regional dynamics of “captagon” and other synthetic drug markets since the change of regime in Syria in December 2024.
www.unodc.org/documents/da...
www.unodc.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
THE EVOLUTION OF THE SYNTHETIC DRUG MARKET IN THE ARAB COUNTRIES
UNODC has published this report. It focuses on the regional dynamics of “captagon” and other synthetic drug markets since the change of regime in Syria in December 2024.
www.unodc.org/documents/da...
UNODC has published this report. It focuses on the regional dynamics of “captagon” and other synthetic drug markets since the change of regime in Syria in December 2024.
www.unodc.org/documents/da...
EUROPOL IN BRIEF
On 18 December, Europol published a brief which explains the history and role of Europol, the European police agency.
www.europol.europa.eu/cms/sites/de...
On 18 December, Europol published a brief which explains the history and role of Europol, the European police agency.
www.europol.europa.eu/cms/sites/de...
www.europol.europa.eu
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
EUROPOL IN BRIEF
On 18 December, Europol published a brief which explains the history and role of Europol, the European police agency.
www.europol.europa.eu/cms/sites/de...
On 18 December, Europol published a brief which explains the history and role of Europol, the European police agency.
www.europol.europa.eu/cms/sites/de...
LEBANON CENTRAL BANK TARGETS OFFSHORE FIRM TIED TO EX-GOVERNOR TO RECOVER MISAPPROPRIATED FUNDS ALLEGEDLY SIPHONED THROUGH OFFSHORE COMPANIES
On 8 January, OCCRP reported a case involving a BVI firm controlled by the brother of the Bank’s former governor.
www.occrp.org/en/news/leba...
On 8 January, OCCRP reported a case involving a BVI firm controlled by the brother of the Bank’s former governor.
www.occrp.org/en/news/leba...
Lebanon bank targets offshore firm tied to ex-governor Salame
Central Bank Governor Karim Souaid said the bank is pursuing legal action against a former official and banker to recover misappropriated funds allegedly siphoned through offshore companies.
www.occrp.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
LEBANON CENTRAL BANK TARGETS OFFSHORE FIRM TIED TO EX-GOVERNOR TO RECOVER MISAPPROPRIATED FUNDS ALLEGEDLY SIPHONED THROUGH OFFSHORE COMPANIES
On 8 January, OCCRP reported a case involving a BVI firm controlled by the brother of the Bank’s former governor.
www.occrp.org/en/news/leba...
On 8 January, OCCRP reported a case involving a BVI firm controlled by the brother of the Bank’s former governor.
www.occrp.org/en/news/leba...