BlogFunnel AccountsApril 10, 2024 by Verafin Funnel accounts continue to thrive as criminal organizations leverage the tactic to exploit the U.S. banking system and quickly move money across great distances at minimal cost — all while enabling anonymity for the depositors. Used as a method to... |
Event: WebinarNavigating the Rising Challenge of Human TraffickingMay 01 at 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM ESTBy following the money, financial institutions and investigators play a critical role in the fight against human trafficking – helping to uncover the perpetrators and... |
BlogHuman Trafficking: A Humanitarian CrisisApril 2, 2024 by Verafin “$350 billion dollars from human trafficking. Imagine how many victims had to suffer — sweat, blood, and tears — for $350 billion dollars.” – Timea Nagy, Human Trafficking Activist & Survivor Human trafficking is a global humanitarian crisis. At any... |
BlogIncreased Use of Virtual Currency in Human TraffickingMarch 5, 2024 by Verafin Criminals will exploit the most vulnerable in society for significant financial gain. According to Nasdaq’s Global Financial Crime Report, in 2023, $346.7B of illicit funds was linked to human trafficking activity – although this number is likely only a fraction... |
BlogTurning the Tide: Expert Insights on $3.1T in Financial CrimeFebruary 23, 2024 by Verafin Focusing on striking revelations from the recently released Nasdaq 2024 Global Financial Crime Report, Verafin hosted an expert panel presentation on the implications of over $3.1 trillion in illicit money that flowed through the financial system in 2023. This special... |
Archived WebinarThe Scale and Impact of $3 Trillion in Financial CrimeOriginally Presented: February 8, 2024 Over $3.1 trillion in illicit funds flowed through the global financial system last year and fraud reached nearly a half a trillion dollars in losses.... |
BlogA $3.1 Trillion Financial Crime EpidemicFebruary 5, 2024 by Verafin Historically, quantifying the scale of financial crime has been a major challenge. In a new 2024 Global Financial Crime Report, Nasdaq and Verafin have brought together expert research and data, industry perspectives, and the voices of survivors to provide insights... |
BlogA Broken Promise: Forced Labor TraffickingJanuary 15, 2024 by Verafin Everyone wants the opportunity for a better life. However, some people are limited by conditions beyond their control – from ongoing conflict to economic uncertainty – making them vulnerable to exploitation. According to the U.S. Department of State, approximately 21.2... |
Archived WebinarStronger TogetherOriginally Presented: January 10, 2024 As financial institutions continue to align their AML/CFT programs with FinCEN’s National Priorities, collaborative approaches continue to provide a more complete view of money laundering... |