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July 4, 2024

Panama’s New President Labels Panama Papers a ‘Hoax’ Amid Money Laundering Acquittals

Money laundering is still a big and attractive business. Indeed, for certain jurisdictions, including Panama. The country's new president, José Raúl Mulino, has controversially dismissed the Panama Papers as a “hoax” following the acquittal of 28 defendants in a high-profile money laundering trial, ICIJ reports. The ruling has sparked concerns among legal experts about Panama’s commitment to combating corruption.

July 1, 2024

Panama Papers: Court Acquits All 28 Defendants Charged with Money Laundering

In an international money laundering case, a Panamanian court has acquitted all 28 individuals charged with money laundering concerning the infamous Panama Papers scandal. The trial began in April and concluded last week with this significant ruling. Among those acquitted were Jurgen Mossack and the late Ramon Fonseca, founders of Mossack Fonseca, the now-defunct law firm at the center of the scandal.

CFTC Targets Polymarket and Offshore Crypto Betting Platforms Amid U.S. Presidential Election!

The CFTC’s crackdown on Polymarket and other offshore crypto platforms signals a new phase of enforcement in the prediction market space, where the intersection of derivatives and elections raises complex compliance challenges. With over $930 million in bets placed on Polymarket’s "2024 Presidential Election Winner" market, regulators are taking notice.

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US DOJ

U.S. DOJ and SEC Charge Former CEO and CFO With Fraud and Misleading Auditors!

SEC and DOJ cracked down on fraudulent financial reporting at the tech company Kubient. The company's top executives were misleading investors about revenue, which was central to raising millions. Former CEO Paul Roberts faces up to 20 years for orchestrating this scheme. Kubient is a digital advertising technology whose shares were publicly traded on the Nasdaq between August 2020 and November 2023 under the ticker “KBNT.”

U.S. Tech Companies Face Mounting Regulatory Penalties from EU Authorities

Regulators in the EU are steadily increasing pressure on U.S. tech companies, hitting them with billions in fines for antitrust violations and data privacy breaches. This regulatory offensive is reshaping how these companies operate, especially as new laws like the DMA and DSA come into play. While the U.S. has also taken action against tech giants, the largest monetary penalties have come from European regulators.

Google Wins Major Legal Victory in €1.49 Billion EU Antitrust Case

Google’s legal win against the €1.49 billion fine sets a new precedent in Big Tech’s battle with EU regulators, but the scrutiny is far from over as antitrust challenges mount on multiple fronts. Last week, the EU's top court upheld a fine of €2.42 billion imposed on Google for abusing its dominant position by favoring its comparison shopping service. The war of EU regulators against the dominating U.S. tech companies is far from over.

Auditors
SEC

Audit Firm Prager Metis Settles SEC Charges for Negligence in FTX Audits!

Auditor firm Prager Metis’s negligence in auditing FTX stripped investors of crucial protections, ultimately exposing them to the collapse of one of the biggest crypto frauds in history. The firm agreed to pay $1.95 million to settle charges related to the FTX audits and separate auditor independence violations. The U.S. SEC’s action underscores auditors' vital role as financial gatekeepers.