April 09 - The trial of 27 people charged in connection with the Panama Papers money laundering scandal has started in a Panamanian criminal court. The leak of secret financial documents in 2016 revealed how some of the world's wealthiest people stashed their assets in offshore companies.

April 09 - ITALY is looking at tougher penalties for crimes using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – specifically including the crimes of money laundering and market rigging. A draft new law published today (Tues), beefs up penalties for market rigging through AI tools. The bill also stipulates that the use of AI for money laundering represents an aggravating element.

April 07 - Lebanon's billionaire caretaker prime minister has denied allegations of money laundering after a complaint was filed in France by two anti-corruption groups this week. The complaint against Najib Mikati was formally filed Tuesday with France's National Financial Prosecutor's office by French anti-corruption non-governmental organization Sherpa and the Collective of Victims of Fraudulent and Criminal Practices.

April 05 - Within a short period after Nicosia’s announcement of closer cooperation with the US on money laundering issues, the Cypriot Council of Ministers approved the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Cyprus Police and the FBI. The memorandum pertains to providing assistance in investigating cases of possible sanctions violations, money laundering, and corruption.