Bank of America Aims to Settle Lawsuit Brought by Epstein Victims
Bank of America has agreed in principle to settle a proposed class action lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein’s victims ,who accused the lender of aiding the late financier’s sex-trafficking operation.
North Korea’s AI-Enabled Fake-Worker Scams Are Expanding Into Europe
North Korean IT operatives are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to pose as remote workers, win jobs, and draw salaries from European companies, the Financial Times reported, citing cyber security experts who said the threat is spreading beyond the United States.
Leon Black to Be Deposed in Case Alleging BofA Ignored Epstein Red Flags
Leon Black, the billionaire financier and former chief executive of Apollo Global Management, has been ordered to sit for a deposition in a lawsuit accusing Bank of America of facilitating and profiting from Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation.
The Caribbean Supply Chain that Laundered Conflict-Tainted Venezuelan Gold
More than 70 metric tons of Venezuelan gold worth over $2.2 billion were routed through Curaçao and refined in Switzerland between 2012 and 2018, despite evidence the metal originated in conflict-affected mining areas in Venezuela.
Fed Plan Would Codify Removal of ‘Reputation Risk’ from Exams
The Federal Reserve on Monday proposed a new rule that would prohibit its examiners penalizing institutions over the “reputation risk” they face from customers—a policy shift that aligns with ongoing litigation brought by President Donald Trump against JPMorgan Chase.
DOJ Files Offer New Details on Epstein’s Relationship with BNP Paribas
Jeffrey Epstein held a retail current account and a savings account at BNP Paribas from 2008 until mid-2018, according to documents released by the U.S. Justice Department and reported by Le Monde.
Florida Officials Put Sanctions Pressure on Businesses with Cuban Ties
South Florida Republican officials are pressing for tougher scrutiny of businesses that send goods or provide services linked to Cuba, the Miami Herald reported.
Goldman Ditches DEI for Board Members
Goldman Sachs is preparing to remove race, gender identity, sexual orientation and other diversity factors from the criteria its governance committee uses to identify potential candidates for its board.
Crypto’s Rising Role in Forced Labor, Sex Trafficking, and CSAM
Cryptocurrency flows to suspected human trafficking services surged 85% in 2025, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars across identified services.
Australian Banks and Businesses Tackle Financial Abuse Together
A newly formed group of businesses and organizations in Australia are set to team up to fight financial abuse as part of a new program that encourages collaboration to address major social and economic ills.