U.S. sanctions Iran-linked networks tied to proxy financing allegations
Treasury sanctioned Iran-linked people and companies across the Middle East, announced a $1.43 million civil settlement and tightened Iran licensing rules.
Money Laundering
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FATF warns online gambling can open new routes for illicit finance
The FATF says online gambling, offshore operators and fast payment systems can help criminals move money across borders, urging stronger oversight and cooperation.
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FATF warns hawala and underground banking fuel global laundering
A FATF report says underground banking and hawala are widespread laundering channels, increasingly linked to fintech, digital assets, fraud and cybercrime.
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Cambodia-U.S. operation links crypto network to Sinaloa allegation
Cambodian and U.S. authorities say a joint investigation uncovered an alleged Sinaloa-linked crypto-laundering network, while the $7 million seizure occurred in New Jersey.
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Armenia Detains Former President Kocharyan in Corruption Case
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court ordered former President Robert Kocharyan held in pretrial detention as prosecutors pursue bribery and money-laundering charges.
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INTERPOL operation targets fraud networks’ global support systems
Operation Jackal IV led to 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects as investigators targeted money laundering, crypto, domains and crime-as-a-service providers.
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INTERPOL Reports 5,811 Arrests in 97-Country Fraud Crackdown
INTERPOL says Operation First Light 2026 identified more than 142,000 victims, blocked 31,014 bank accounts and intercepted $293 million in illicit assets across 97 countries and territories.
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Fugitive arrested in alleged $547 million Medicare genetic-testing fraud scheme
Khalid Ahmed Satary was apprehended July 20 and transferred to U.S. custody in a case alleging medically unnecessary genetic tests and more than $547 million in Medicare claims or losses.
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DOJ says EagleBank will pay more than $9.7 million after BSA probe
United States National Accountability Fast Follow – DOJ says EagleBank entered a non-prosecution agreement and will pay more than $9.7 million to resolve a long-running Bank Secrecy Act investigation. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/eaglebank-agrees-pay-more-97-million-resolve-bank-secrecy-act-investigation))