By now, I think you are aware of my experience and expertise in the sanctions realm – and have some sense of my point of view regarding sanctions compliance and its geopolitical ramifications. So, if your firm would like me to come “visit” you via Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx, etc […]
FinCEN Calls Attention to Online Child Sexual Exploitation CrimesThe Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing this Notice to call attention to an increase in online child sexual exploitation (OCSE). This Notice provides financial institutions with specific suspicious activity report (SAR) filing instructions, and highlights some financial trends related to […]
Designation of Al-Qa’ida Supporters PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2021Share The United States remains committed to combatting al-Qa’ida and other terrorist groups around the world, including by countering their financing. Today, the United States imposed sanctions against five al-Qa’ida supporters operating in Turkey who provided […]
OFAC has added the following persons: AL-GHAZLANI, Muhammad Nasr al-Din, Turkey; DOB 06 Sep 1968; nationality Egypt; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL QA’IDA).GURLEYEN, Soner, Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 06 Jun 1988; POB Gaziosmanpasha, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Gender Male; Identification Number 20768654918 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL QA’IDA).GUZEL, Cebrail […]
Today, OFAC added the following persons: ANTUNEZ MUSSO, Washington (a.k.a. “PAPO”), Colombia; DOB 20 Aug 1987; POB Salto, Uruguay; citizen Colombia; Gender Male; Cedula No. 1015413405 (Colombia); Passport AU199512 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. BERMUDEZ MEJIA, Luis Antonio (a.k.a. “TATA”; a.k.a. “TONO” (Latin: “TOÑO”)), Colombia; DOB 11 Apr 1969; POB Barrancas, La […]
HKMA Alert: Fraudulent HSBC website and phishing email
31 Aug 2021 Website and Instant Message Alert – Fraudulent website and phishing instant message related to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited relating to […]
31 Aug 2021 Website and Email Alert – Fraudulent website and phishing email related to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited relating to […]
HKMA Email Alert: United Overseas Bank
31 Aug 2021 Email Alert – Phishing email related to United Overseas Bank Ltd. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by United Overseas Bank Ltd. relating to a phishing email, which has been reported to the HKMA. A […]
HKMA Instant Message Alert: OCBC Wing Hang Bank OFAC adds 2 WMD designations to Russian Harmful Foreign Activities program
