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INTERPOL Silver Notices surge as authorities trace $2.2 billion in global assets

By Anna Tsereteli

INTERPOL has confirmed that more than 200 active Silver Requests are now being used across 80+ countries to trace approximately $2.2 billion in alleged criminal assets. The development highlights the increasing international use of Silver Notices in financial crime, asset recovery and cross-border investigations. Why are INTERPOL Silver Notices becoming increasingly important in international investigations? … Continued

INTERPOL ASIA UPDATE – Indonesian NCB plans to form a transnational crime task force

By Anna Tsereteli

Indonesia’s response to rising transnational cybercrime INTERPOL’s international coordination efforts continue to evolve, as authorities across Asia respond to the growing threat of transnational cybercrime and online fraud. Reports from Indonesia suggest that the country’s National Central Bureau (NCB) is now working alongside government ministries to establish a dedicated task force aimed at tackling increasingly … Continued

De-banking update – could there be something more sinister going on

By Anna Tsereteli

Financial repression and growing de-banking concerns Recent years have seen an increasing debate surrounding the growing number of individuals and businesses facing unexpected bank account closures, frozen funds and restrictions on access to financial services. While financial institutions continue to operate under strict anti-money laundering (“AML”) and counter-terrorism financing obligations, concerns are being raised about … Continued

INTERPOL ASIA UPDATE – Singapore leads operation against illicit pharmaceuticals and digital crimes

By Anna Tsereteli

INTERPOL has reported that a Singapore-led international operation targeting illicit pharmaceuticals and digital criminal networks has resulted in seizures worth $15.5 million across 90 countries. The operation reportedly led to hundreds of arrests, the dismantling of organised criminal groups and the disruption of thousands of websites and social media channels linked to the sale of … Continued

The SFO Deferred Prosecution Agreement: lessons from the Ultra Electronics bribery case

By Anna Tsereteli

What happened in the Ultra Electronics SFO case? On 1 May 2026, the High Court approved the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) between the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd (formerly Plc) (UEH), for the first time since 2021. The DPA relates to three counts of failing to prevent bribery under section 7 … Continued

Stolen Koenigsegg One:1: How INTERPOL’s Vehicle Database Tracks Luxury Cars

By Anna Tsereteli

Stolen ultra-rare Koenigsegg One:1 hypercar added to INTERPOL’s Vehicle database Reports that a stolen Koenigsegg One:1 has been entered into INTERPOL’s Stolen Motor Vehicle database highlight how international law enforcement tracks high-value assets across borders. While the case has attracted automotive headlines, it also raises wider questions about organised crime, cross-border asset tracing, and the international databases used … Continued

Corporate criminal liability in England and Wales: what the Crime and Policing Act 2026 means for businesses

By Anna Tsereteli

The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026 and has now become The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (the “Act”). One of its smallest but most significant reforms is set to change how criminal liability is attributed to companies in England and Wales. From 29 June 2026, it will be substantially easier for prosecutors … Continued

FCA raids properties as part of investigation into unregistered peer-to-peer crypto trading

By Anna Tsereteli

We have been keeping a close eye on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (“FCA”) enforcement actions in relation to unregistered cryptoasset activity in the UK. In July 2025, we wrote about the FCA seizing seven crypto ATMs and arresting two as part of an illegal cryptoasset exchange investigation. Earlier, in March 2025, we noted how the … Continued

De-banking update – new de-banking rules now in force

By Anna Tsereteli

Why we think there could still be issues with new de-banking rules Throughout 2024, 2025 and 2026 we wrote extensively about de-banking, including our articles titled “What are the proposed new laws aimed at preventing de-banking?”, “Why the proposed new laws to try and prevent de-banking do not go far enough” and, more recently, “De-banking … Continued

FCA leads global crackdown on illegal ‘finfluencers’

By Anna Tsereteli

The Financial Conduct Authority has led an international week of action against illegal financial promotions by social media influencers, as it called on platforms to do more to stop harmful content at source. Caroline Black, consultant at Gherson Solicitors LLP, said: “It is notable that influencers have become a key target for the FCA and … Continued

UK Crypto Enforcement Update

By Anna Tsereteli

FCA targets unregistered peer-to-peer trading The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a significant step in its crypto enforcement activity, carrying out its first coordinated crackdown on unregistered peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading across multiple sites in London. As reported across CoinMarketCap, The Block, FinanceFeeds, Forklog, The Legal Diary and COINGEEK the FCA, working alongside HM Revenue & … Continued

FCA crypto consultation: key changes for UK firms before 2027

By Anna Tsereteli

The UK’s approach to cryptoasset regulation continues to evolve, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launching a further consultation aimed at clarifying which crypto-related activities will fall within its regulatory perimeter. As reported in recent coverage by GRIP and CoinGeek, the consultation represents another step towards the UK’s full crypto regulatory framework, expected to come … Continued