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3 July 2025
AUSTRAC orders external audit of Western Union Financial Services
AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to Western Union Financial Services Australia (Western Union) after raising concerns about…
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25 June 2025
Victims, mules and offenders among 90 crypto ATM users identified in joint operation
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of…
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3 June 2025
Scams, fraud and other illicit activity: AUSTRAC puts crypto ATM operators on notice
AUSTRAC has refused to renew a crypto ATM operator’s registration and placed operating conditions, including transaction limits, on other Australian…
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AUSTRAC regulatory expectations for the implementation of the AML/CTF reforms
The reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) will commence on: 
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AUSTRAC orders external audit of Western Union Financial Services
AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to Western Union Financial Services Australia (Western Union) after raising concerns about…
Read more
Victims, mules and offenders among 90 crypto ATM users identified in joint operation
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of…
Read more