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NEWS: Calls for overhaul of UK sanctions regime as it’s revealed daughter (8) of sanctioned Kremlin insider owns £2.3M home; widespread evasion revealed

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SANCTIONS REFORMS: The London Times newspaper today reported that the Russia sanctions regime in Britain is at risk of ‘falling to pieces’ Senior politicians demanded action to stiffen the rules after an investigation by The Times and Transparency International revealed details of property owned by families of sanctioned oligarchs. PHOTO: Screenshot of how the newspaper reported the matter Thursday.

NEWS: FBI alert warns criminals are using AI to commit fraud ‘on a larger scale’

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NEWS: Australian regulator cracks down on criminal use of crypto ATM providers

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NEWS: EBA warning for crypto firms in Europe – new AML rules apply from 1 January 2025

By AML Intelligence Correspondent

THE EIGHT-year-old daughter of one of Vladimir Putin’s former regional governors owns a £2.3 million flat in Kensington, it’s been revealed today.

The disclosure was amongst several around Russian sanctions evasion revealed by media and Transparency International (TI).

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NEWS: FBI alert warns criminals are using AI to commit fraud ‘on a larger scale’

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NEWS: Australian regulator cracks down on criminal use of crypto ATM providers

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NEWS: EBA warning for crypto firms in Europe – new AML rules apply from 1 January 2025

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  • AUSTRAC takes action to stamp out financial crime through cryptocurrency ATMs

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