The world of crime is evolving fast. Criminals use digital currencies like crypto to move money quickly and anonymously. But what happens when these virtual assets disappear from the online world and reappear as offline assets like real estate? Tracking these hidden assets has been a major challenge for law enforcement. Now, new anti-money laundering (AML) rules introduced by AUSTRAC in Australia promise to change the game. These rules will help uncover obfuscated assets and provide stronger...

The sale of Canadian listed entity Allied Gold to China's Ziljian is pending Canadian regulatory approval and has poignant implications to Trump era trade tariff politics. Here we have a morally poignancy. A Hollywood style backstory of foreign greed that began with a family tragedy and which has a documented legacy of poverty in Mali communities. Here and now. Canadian listed entity Allied Gold is seeking Canadian regulatory approval to sell out for USD4B (CA5.5B) in cash to the partly...

Seizing assets (of any kind) is a powerful legal tool used to recover debts, enforce judgments, or investigate crimes. Many believe only law enforcement officers can seize assets, but the reality is far more complex. Various roles and authorities exist worldwide, each with specific powers and limits. This post explores who can seize assets internationally, then breaks down the differences by country, state, and region. It also highlights examples where non-law enforcement entities have court...