brussels bureau Panama and Saudi Arabia added to list of money laundering violators The EU added several new territories to their list of countries who have been lax on criminal money laundering activities. 14/02/2019
brussels bureau The Brief. Belgium Strike, Whisky woes and money laundering The Brief. Belgium Strike, Whisky woes and money laundering 14/02/2019
world news Cash out: Eurozone banks stop issuing €500 note in fight against crime Moves to phase out the euro’s highest-value banknote took a major step forward on Monday. 28/01/2019
Turkey 'This house comes with a Turkish passport' A foreign person can now acquire Turkish citizenship if they invest $250,000 in real estate — $1 million was previously needed. 07/12/2018
Denmark Danske bank saga continues as US now opens investigation Danske bank saga continues as US now opens investigation 04/10/2018
Business Two hundred billion euros flowed through the Estonian branch of Danske bank A money laundering investigation by regulators and the financial community will scrutinise the report made by the Danske Bank 19/09/2018
brussels bureau EU piles pressure on Malta over journalist murder Justice Commissioner visits island to check on inquiry 15/06/2018
United Kingdom Russian 'dirty money' puts UK national security at risk, say MPs A powerful committee of MPs called on the British government to “get serious” and crack down on Kremlin-linked individuals using London as a base for corrupt assets. 21/05/2018
Azerbaijan 'Fake news': Azerbaijan on claims it ran 2.5 bn-euro slush fund Azerbaijan has slammed reports it ran a secret 2.5 billion euro fund to buy political influence across Europe, launder the country's international image and bankroll lavish lifestyles for its ruling elite. 06/09/2017
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan slams report it ran slush fund to promote image abroad Azerbaijan has blasted claims that its ruling elite ran a secret 2.5 billion-euro slush fund to pay off politicians and promote a positive image of its leadership, amid accusations of human rights abuse and rigged elections. 05/09/2017
Brazil Brazil's Temer faces crucial vote in Congress Brazilian president faces crucial ballot in parliament on whether he should stand trial on corruption charges 02/08/2017
France African VP on trial in Paris for embezzling millions to fund extravagant lifestyle Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodorin Obiang stands trial on charges of money-laundering and embezzlement of over €100 million of public funds 26/06/2017
United Kingdom ''The UK is the most corrupt country in the world,'' anti-mafia journalist Saviano claims The UK is the most corrupt country on earth, using Gibraltar, Jersey and other territories to funnel dirty cash. 03/04/2017
Russia How illicit Russian money was allegedly siphoned into EU and beyond What are the accusations? 22/03/2017
corporate HSBC's profits plunge dragging down share price Europe's biggest bank HSBC saw annual pre-tax profit slump 62 percent with hefty writedowns and warned its revenues could fall again this year. 21/02/2017
corporate Deutsche Bank fined over Russian money laundering Deutsche Bank failed to prevent around $10 billion (9.29 billion euros) in suspicious trades out of Russia between 2011 and 2015. 31/01/2017
