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Be aware of scams impersonating AUSTRAC and FIUs

We are receiving reports of scammers calling members of the public, posing as AUSTRAC or Australian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) investigators. The scammers state that the individual’s bank accounts were used for money laundering and are now under investigation.

Federal Court makes ruling in Crown matter

Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth (Crown) have been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia, to pay a $450 million penalty over two years after AUSTRAC launched civil penalty proceedings against them for breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). The Court also ordered Crown to pay AUSTRAC’s costs.

AUSTRAC finalises external audit of Bell Financial Group

On 16 February 2022, AUSTRAC ordered the appointment of an external auditor to three entities; Bell Potter Securities Limited, Bell Potter Capital

Reporting Entity System Transformation update
Read about the upcoming changes to AUSTRAC Online, how these changes may impact you, and how to get involved.
New FATF publications released on fighting financial crime
Read the latest international publications about identifying and stopping money laundering and terrorism financing.
Case Study: Real outcomes resulting from your suspicious matter reports
Learn how SMRs led to the arrest of a man charged with allegedly supplying prohibited drugs on the ‘dark web.’
New national risk assessments in development
Discover more about the two national risk assessments being developed to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
New e-learning modules now available
The modules will help you understand and comply with your AML/CTF obligations.
New guidance released on debanking
New guidance has been released to help address debanking.
Our updated website is live
Find out more about our updated website which makes it easier for you to find what you need.
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