A hacker returned $336,000 to a collector who he had tricked into buying a fake Banksy NFT that was advertised through the artist's official website.

Research has shown an increase in the fining of estate agents for anti-money laundering (AML) failings.

Revolut faced nearly 10,000 fraud complaints last year, topping UK banks in fraud reports. Criticism surrounds its slow response times and inadequate fraud prevention measures. The investigation highlights the need for stronger anti-fraud procedures.

Angelika Hellweger of Rahman Ravelli considers the reasons for the penalty.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking to disqualify seven directors of four companies for collusion after certain prescription drug prices rose by 700%.

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli assesses the situation.

The FCA has brought its first criminal prosecution against Olumide Osunkoya for running unregistered cryptocurrency ATMs, processing £2.6 million. This case highlights the strict regulatory environment and enforcement actions against non-compliant crypto ATM operators in the UK.

Angelika Hellweger of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli highlights the case's main issues for businesses.

Syed Rahman, cryptocurrency specialist at Rahman Ravelli, assesses its chances of success.

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the statistics.

Two British men will be sentenced in the US next year after admitting their role in a $99 million wine fraud.

Just a week after refusing to confirm or deny any such plans, the UK government has stated it will introduce an economic crime bill in the coming year.

The European Union's public prosecution office has started operating.

The High Court in London has upheld the Serious Fraud Office's (SFO's) long-running claim to the assets of convicted fraudster Gerald Smith.

A Turkish bank won its claim for more than £91 million against a company that a court found had failed to defend a debt claim linked to an industrial conglomerate.

Questions are being asked about what is claimed to be one of the most expensive non-fungible token (NFT) sales.

Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the company's situation.

The FBI has stated that online scams involving losses totalling $10 billion were reported to it in 2022 - a $3 billion-plus rise on the previous year.

Joshua Ray, of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, assesses the US' pursuit of two foreign nationals accused of sanctions violation.

Nicola Sharp, of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, considers the cryptocurrency-related factors that brought about its demise.