The U.S. Treasury issued its first actions under the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, designating three Mexico-based financial institutions as primary money laundering concerns tied to drug cartels and synthetic opioid trafficking.
Over 1,800 tonnes of drugs seized as organized crime infiltrates major EU seaports, with Antwerp and Rotterdam at the center and growing concerns over corruption among port staff, customs, and law enforcement.
The Syrian Legal Development Program (SLDP) calls for sweeping financial reforms, asset recovery, and institutional transparency to undo decades of authoritarian enrichment under the Assad regime and prevent impunity for economic crimes.