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FinCEN cracks down on Mexican banks involved in cartel money laundering

Investigation — October 24, 2025

FinCEN Uses New Power to Go After Mexican Banks That Work with Drug Cartels

FinCEN targets Mexican banks linked to drug cartel money laundering, using new powers to curb fentanyl-related financial flows and enforce cross-border compliance.

U.S. institutions review key AML enforcement and rulemaking issues mid-2025

Investigation — October 24, 2025

Mid-Year 2025: Key AML Enforcement and Rulemaking Issues That U.S. Institutions Are Working On

U.S. financial institutions are focusing on anti-money laundering enforcement and upcoming rulemaking in mid-2025, aiming to strengthen compliance and mitigate regulatory risks

Mexico demands proof after U.S. sanctions Mexican banks for cartel money laundering

Investigation — October 24, 2025

Mexico is telling the U.S. to prove its case in a fight over cartel money laundering.

Mexico has challenged the U.S. to provide proof after FinCEN sanctioned three banks for allegedly laundering money for drug cartels. The dispute has sparked diplomatic tensions and affected financial markets

DOJ shuts down $30 million global fraud and money laundering network

Investigation — October 24, 2025

Operation Silver Shores: The DOJ shuts down a $30 million global network for fraud and money laundering

The U.S. Department of Justice has shut down a $30 million global fraud and money laundering network under Operation Silver Shores, targeting individuals and companies involved in complex financial crimes spann...

U.S. border agents investigate human smuggling network activity

Investigation — December 16, 2025

U.S. Border Agents Investigate Human Smuggling Operation

U.S. border officials have launched an extensive investigation into a growing human smuggling network operating across multiple states. Early findings reveal coordinated routes, illegal transport hubs, and crim...

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