March 10 - Morocco made significant strides in its fight against money laundering in 2023, reaching a decisive milestone. According to the seventh annual report from the Public Prosecutor's Office, published on March 6, 2025, the country recorded an unprecedented number of rulings in this area, with 134 decisions issued in a single year, Le Matin reports.

March 10 - The interim government is set to enact a special law aimed at streamlining the recovery process of money laundered during the Sheikh Hasina regime. The special law, which will be formulated within one week, will provide a legal framework for retrieving the money, said Shafiqul Alam, the chief adviser's press secretary, at a press conference yesterday.

March 10 - In recent years, beneficial ownership (BO) transparency has become a global priority in fighting against money laundering (ML), tax evasion, and illicit financial flows. The British Overseas Territories (BOTs) in the Caribbean—Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and Bermuda—have all taken significant steps to enhance their BO frameworks, aligning with evolving Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards and international best practices. However, while technical compliance has improved across these jurisdictions, challenges remain in areas such as public access, enforcement, and verification of beneficial ownership data. This article examines the current BO regimes in the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and Bermuda, highlighting key developments, challenges, and strategic recommendations for further strengthening transparency.

March 09 - Australia's beleaguered casino operator Star Entertainment has received an offer of A$250 million ($158 million) from U.S. casino group Bally's for just over half of its shares, as the debt-laden casino operator reviews options to stay afloat. Years of regulatory scrutiny and penalties following money laundering accusations, management exodus, and border closures due to COVID-19 have pushed Star, the country's second-largest casino operator to the brink of bankruptcy. Here is a timeline of the firm's struggle to keep the lights running at its casinos over the past four years.

March 07 - The United States Secret Service said it has seized a Russian cryptocurrency exchange website, according to court documents unsealed on Friday. The Justice Department also charged the two administrators of that website with a multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme, court documents said.