【Dubai, UAE】UAE Suspends Emirates Gold Refinery from Its Good Delivery List
Editor’s NoteThe UAE has temporarily suspended Emirates Gold DMCC, a major Dubai-based refinery, from its responsible sourcing certification scheme….
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【Brazil】Brazil: Human Rights NGO Points Finger at Companies Suspected of Involvement in Illegal Gold Mining in Yanomami Indigenous Territory
Editor’s NoteThis article details the severe humanitarian and environmental crisis unfolding in Yanomami territory since 2019, driven by illegal…
【India】ED attaches assets worth Rs 363 cr of jewellery firm
Editor’s NoteThis report details the Enforcement Directorate’s provisional attachment of assets valued at over ₹363 crore in a money laundering case…
【Mexico】SAT Targets Money Laundering: To Visit Taxpayers with ‘Vulnerable Activities’
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) launching verification visits to taxpayers’ homes as part of…
【Vienna, Aust】ID Requirement for High-Value Cash Payments
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the enhanced due diligence requirements for high-value cash transactions, particularly concerning Politically…
【Colombia】US Indicts Top Colombian Emerald Miners for Drug Trafficking
Editor’s NoteThis report details a 2017 U.S. court indictment against prominent Colombian emerald miners and a former mayor on drug trafficking…
【USA】Important Information for Precious Metals/Jewelry
Editor’s NoteThis article serves as a reminder that, as of April 1, 2013, all required FinCEN reports must be filed electronically through the BSA…
【Boyacá, Colo】The Dark Side of Gem Stones in Colombia and Beyond
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the global colored gemstone market, focusing on the operations and corporate conduct of a major industry player….
【Latin Americ】Why Latin America Has Failed to Halt the Advance of Illegal Gold Mining
Editor’s NoteThis report examines the systemic failures enabling organized crime’s grip on Latin America’s illicit gold mining trade, highlighting a…
【Argentina】Government Designates Inspectors in Companies to Control Money Laundering
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines new government measures to strengthen anti-money laundering oversight through on-site inspections. The initiative…