Regulatory Watch News

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  Queensland men arrested over 560kg WA cocaine bust

  Australia Federal Police

  December 10, 2023

  The AFP has charged two men for their alleged involvement in the importation of about 560kg of cocaine seized by authorities in Western Australia’s Mid-West region in August, 2023. The Queensland men faced court in Mackay last week (30 November, 2023) and were both extradited to WA on charges of attempting to import a commercial quantity of cocaine.  

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  National Crime Agency calls on parents to help young people recognise the signs of money muling

  National Crime Agency

  December 8, 2023

  The National Crime Agency is asking parents and carers to help young people avoid being persuaded or manipulated into laundering criminal cash. The NCA’s call follows three weeks of coordinated law enforcement action against money mules – a term given to individuals enlisted by criminals to move the proceeds of crime through their bank accounts in return for a cut of the sum.

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  Croatia: EPPO investigates former minister and ministry employee for abuse of office and authority

  European Public Prosecutor's Office

  December 8, 2023

  (Luxembourg, 8 December 2023) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zagreb (Croatia) has officially initiated an investigation against two persons – a former minister and a former employee of Croatia’s Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds (MRRFEU) – for abuse of office and authority. This follows a preliminary investigation conducted in cooperation with Croatia’s National Police Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organised Crime (PNUSKOK).