RUSSIA’S largest lender, the sanctioned bank Sberbank, plans to launch a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform within the next few months.
Observers see the move by the bank, reported by Interfax Russian news agency, as an attempt to circumvent sanctions and provide foreign currency for crippled Kremlin backed industry.
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Small boats supply chain disrupted: 21 arrested for supplying Channel smugglers with nautical equipment
Europol
A joint investigation conducted under the framework of a Europol task force resulted in a significant disruption of the migrant smuggling supply chain serving criminal networks active along the English Channel. This operation is the outcome of close cooperation between law enforcement and judicial authorities from Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, with support from Eurojust.
Scam alert related to banks
HKMA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.
Bank
Type of Scam
The Bank of East Asia, Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chong Hing Bank Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens