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BitMEX founders to pay $30m for CFTC registration and AML violations The three founders resolved the CFTC case three months after pleading guilty to breaking anti-money laundering laws. NCA recovers over $23 million in stolen funds from Nigeria DOJ investigating fibre laser manufacturer following export control breach disclosures Wells Fargo discusses possible sanctions resolution More from The Short Cut Watch GIR Live: DC GIR subscribers can now view the entire GIR Live: Washington, DC conference, online. The event, held at Paul Hastings on 7 April, was co-chaired by Nicolas Bourtin of Sullivan & Cromwell and… Former 21st Century Fox deputy GC joins Morrison & Foerster In an interview, Brian Michael spoke about the firm’s “broader expansion” of its white-collar defence group. SFO: UK defence contractors bribed Saudis Jurors were told that two former defence contractors were “at the heart” of a scheme to funnel bribes to high-ranking Saudi officials to secure military contracts for a now-defunct Airbus subsidiary. Get more from GIRSign up to our daily email alert Sign up for GIR email alerts Global Investigations Review (GIR) is the hub for global coverage of corporate investigations and their aftermath. Keep up to date with significant developments in the corporate investigations world. Get unlimited access to all Global Investigations Review content Subscribe Editor's picks Swedish prosecutor: media reports contributed to new Ericsson probe The Swedish prosecutor leading a new investigation into allegations of bribery in Iraq by telecoms company Ericsson told GIR his primary focus is determining the culpability of individuals. UK official’s comment hints at disagreement over disclosure rules for fraud cases The official’s comments appear to suggest a disconnect between the views of the Attorney General’s Office and the Serious Fraud Office, which is pushing for a change in the rules governing disclosure obligations in criminal cases. HMRC issues biggest ever penalty for illicit weapons exports Experts are concerned by the anonymous HMRC settlement. “The fact it’s such a high figure indicates two things: One, it’s pretty damn serious. Two, if it had gone to a criminal trial the fine could have been a lot more,” said one former prosecutor. MPs reproach SFO director for evading Unaoil scrutiny Politicians on Tuesday accused the director of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office of hiding behind an ongoing review of the agency to avoid questions about the high-profile collapse of two individual prosecutions in an international bribery investigation. Just Anti-Corruption Judge clarifies Cognizant privilege ruling In a searing order, a New Jersey federal judge said the company cannot redact internal investigation documents that two former Cognizant executives are entitled to review. US prosecutors seek LA mansion over Armenia bribery The DOJ is attempting to seize a luxury LA home from the family of a former Armenian politician that allegedly bought the property with illicit funds. Just Sanctions Swiss scientist convicted over GlaxoSmithKline trade secrets conspiracy Gongda Xue is the fifth scientist to be found guilty of participating in the GSK trade secrets theft Biden asks Congress to change laws for Russian asset recovery The White House’s proposals include broadening RICO and expanding the DOJ’s ability to dedicate forfeited funds to Ukraine. InsightReviewsRegional reviews by distinguished contributors. 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