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  FinCEN Launches Webpage for Whistleblower Tips on Fraud, Money Laundering, Sanctions Violations

  FinCEN

  February 13, 2026

  The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today launched a new dedicated webpage to confidentially accept whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations. FinCEN’s Office of the Whistleblower is accepting tips involving violations and conspiracies related to the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. sanctions programs, and several other laws critical to safeguarding the U.S. financial system and national security. Individuals who provide information may be eligible for awards if their tip leads to a successful enforcement action. Whistleblowers are encouraged to submit information as soon as possible and to provide detailed, specific documentation to support their claims. 

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  Update to UK Sanctions List: Russia Regime

  UK Government

  February 13, 2026

  Today, Friday 13th February, the UK Government has varied the following designation.   Individuals Varied:

  Name:	Unique ID:
  Saodat NARZIEVA	RUS1319

   

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  Finland: GRECO welcomes progress on integrity reforms in Government and Police

  GRECO

  February 13, 2026

  The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has decided to close its 5th round compliance procedure in respect of Finland, recognizing the progress made in implementing anti-corruption reforms concerning top executive functions in central government and law enforcement agencies. In a report published today, GRECO concludes that Finland has satisfactorily implemented or dealt with in a satisfactory manner eleven of the fourteen recommendations contained in the Fifth Evaluation Round report. The remaining three recommendations have been partly implemented.