Tag: Europol

How SIM swapping threatens modern ID verification

Financial crime continues to evolve, and one of the fastest-growing threats sits in an unexpected place: the humble SIM card. SIM swapping, a technique...

How AML laws target global human trafficking

Human trafficking and money laundering are two interlinked crimes that together enable vast networks of exploitation. With human trafficking generating billions in illicit revenue...

Law enforcers link in global money laundering crackdown

Law enforcement from 25 countries have linked to crack down on money mules and their recruiters.

Key European money launderer arrested in Spain

One of the biggest money launderers in Europe was arrested last week following an international law enforcement operation led by the Spanish Guardia Civil.

Europol to delete data not crime-related following EU watchdog demand

Europol has been ordered by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) to remove any information related to people with no link to crime.

French National Gendarmerie seizes ?18m in assets after money laundering investigation

The French National Gendarmerie has completed an 18 month money laundering investigation, which has resulted in the arrest of 18 suspects and the seizure of ?4m worth of assets.

Europol, European Central Bank and group of financial infrastructures team up...

Europol, the European Central Bank and a group of Europe’s leading financial infrastructures to share cybersecurity threat information to safeguard consumers.

Europol makes a move against airline fraudsters

Europol has made 79 arrests after a crackdown on airline fraud which involved 60 countries, 56 airlines and 12 online travel agencies.

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