Tag: Santions

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  Scam alert related to banks

  HKMA

  March 30, 2026

  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
  Chong Hing Bank Limited	Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen
  Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited	Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

   

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  Spain: EPPO detains 18 suspects in probe into €32.8 million VAT fraud involving imported alcohol

  European Public Prosecutor's Office

  March 27, 2026

  (Luxembourg, 27 March 2026) – At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Madrid (Spain), 18 presumed members of a criminal network, including five suspected ringleaders, were detained on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a €32.8 million VAT fraud scheme linked to imported alcohol from several EU Member States.

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  OFSI General Licence INT/2023/2824812 extended

  OFSI

  March 27, 2026

  On 27 March 2026, the General Licence INT/2023/2824812 was extended to 26 March 2028.

  Any persons intending to use General Licence INT/2023/2824812 should consult the copy of the Licence for full details of the permissions and usage requirements.