The Sanctions Backdoor

The ContextIn June 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice moved to seize $7.74 million in cryptocurrency linked to a North Korean money laundering network. This was not a simple hack. The funds were generated by a sophisticated scheme where North Korean operatives,...

The Indicator Trap

The ContextOn 22 December 2025, the International Taskforce on Bribery (IFBT) published its official Indicators of Foreign Bribery. This is not a theoretical guide. It is a checklist for prosecutors. The IFBT explicitly states these indicators are not stand-alone and...

The Network Liability

The ContextOn 19 December 2025, the US Department of Justice released thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This followed a separate release of 20,000 pages from his estate by the House Oversight Committee in November. This is not a historical footnote....

The Referral Gambit

The ContextMillinium Capital Managers Limited recently referred a former adviser to the Financial Markets Authority and Serious Fraud Office. The adviser allegedly recommended the sale of shares from the Millinium Alternative Fund (MAX) while possessing undisclosed,...