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National Child Protection Week is an opportunity to recognise the people dedicating their careers to protecting children, while reminding all of us that we have a role to play.
AUSTRAC cancelled, suspended or refused the renewal of 45 remittance and virtual asset service provider (VASP) registrations during the past year, removing those businesses from our registers.
AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said the actions reinforce the regulator’s expectations of industry.
AUSTRAC has launched an investigation into Western Union Financial Services due to concerns about the company’s management of high-risk payment channels, customers and affiliates.
AUSTRAC intelligence has helped the Australian Border Force (ABF) and Northern Territory Police uncover more than $9 million linked to the illicit tobacco and vaping trade.
AUSTRAC has begun issuing section 167 notices to businesses that appear to be providing designated services but have not enrolled under Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.
AUSTRAC is strengthening the Pacific region's ability to detect and disrupt money laundering and other serious financial crimes this month.
AUSTRAC is warning the public to remain vigilant after discovering cases where scammers impersonated the agency and its staff in an attempt to steal money and sensitive information.
AUSTRAC supported a major Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST) operation that dismantled an alleged criminal network involved in the importation and distribution of illicit tobacco and vapes across Australia.
AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance has uncovered coordinated mortgage fraud and systemic weaknesses across Australia’s lending sector.
AUSTRAC has suspended Cryptolink Pty Ltd’s registration amid ongoing concerns about its compliance with AML/CTF obligations.