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- Piero Cipollone: Europe’s money evolves so people’s freedom to pay remains
ECB official Piero Cipollone said that Europe’s monetary system is evolving to ensure individuals retain the ability to make payments.
- Statistical Notice 2026/05 - Implementation of Bank of England Statistics Taxonomy v1.3.1
The Bank of England released Statistical Notice 2026/05, announcing implementation of Statistics Taxonomy version 1.3.1 and updating definitions and guidance in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder.
- Making America Safe Again: DOJ to Award $300 Million to Model Cities Dedicated to Restoring Law and Order
The Justice Department announced the Model Cities Initiative, allocating nearly $300 million in federal funds to select two to four cities for comprehensive public-safety programs, with proposal submissions due September 1.
- Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Illicit Chemical Substances
The Justice Department announced that Jeffrey McIndoo and his firm, JeffMac Investments LLC d/b/a SARMS Pharm LLC, pleaded guilty to an information for illegally selling selective androgen receptor modulators, substances not approved by the FDA.
- Member of an International Money Laundering Organization Pleads Guilty to Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds
A Georgia man, identified as a member of an international money-laundering organization, pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder millions of dollars in drug-trafficking proceeds, the Department of Justice said.
- Owners of Nationwide Nail Salon Business Plead Guilty to Tax Crimes
A Texas man and woman who run a nationwide nail salon chain pleaded guilty Monday to tax offenses related to an extensive cash payroll.
- Scam Center Strike Force Announces Results of U.S. & Private Industry “Disruption Week”
The Department of Justice, through U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva, announced results of a first-of-its-kind “Disruption Week” event uniting government and private industry to combat cyber-enabled and cryptocurrency fraud targeting Americans.
- Alaska Man Who Received Images of Child Pornography and Possessed AI-Generated Images of Child Sexual Abuse Sentenced to Prison
An Alaskan man was sentenced to 70 months in prison and 20 years supervised release after being convicted of trafficking child pornography, including images of pre-pubescent children and AI-generated child sexual abuse depictions.
- Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to $1.1M Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
A Maryland woman pleaded guilty to a scheme that sought to obtain more than $1.1 million in government funds by filing false IRS tax returns.
- Justice Department Launches Title VI Investigation into DEI Programs at Arizona State University
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced it is investigating Arizona State University’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs following viral videos alleging the university denied equal treatment based on race, color or national origin and concealed the practices.
- Matrix, HealthFair, and HealthFair Founder Agree to Pay $56.5M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Matrix Medical Network, HealthFair, and founder Shahriah “James” Ekbatani have agreed to pay a combined $56.5 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving false diagnosis codes submitted to Medicare Advantage, with payments of $36.5 M, $5 M and $15…
- CEO of Iran Tech Company Arrested on Federal Charge of Supplying U.S. Equipment to Iran’s Nuclear and Military Establishment
DOJ announced a dual U.S.-Iranian national, CEO of an Iran-based tech firm, was arrested on a federal charge of violating U.S. sanctions by acquiring U.S.-origin networking, security and encryption equipment for Iranian customers, including the regime’s nuclear and military establishments.
- Statement from the Civil Division on U.S. District Court Ruling in Rhode Island
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division released a statement concerning a recent ruling by the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island.
- Four Illegal Alien Tren de Aragua Members Plead Guilty to Double Murder in 2024
Four members of the designated terrorist group Tren de Aragua, Keiber Jaen Martinez, Samuel Gonzalez Castro, Eferson Morillo-Gomez and Keineyer Ibarra-Mujica, pleaded guilty in New York to two murder counts and one firearm-use count tied to a May 24, 2024…
- The Justice Department announces Model Cities Initiative
The Justice Department announced a Model Cities Initiative.
- Frank Elderson: Strengthening operational resilience for the age of AI
ECB board member Frank Elderson said the institution is focusing on strengthening operational resilience to address challenges posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence.
- Speech by Governor UEDA at the Kisaragi-kai Meeting in Tokyo
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda delivered a speech at the Kisaragi-kai meeting in Tokyo.
- Sources of Changes in Current Account Balances (Projections for June)
The Bank of Japan released projections outlining the sources of changes in Japan’s current account balances for June.
- Public asked to help select UK wildlife to appear on new banknote series
The Bank of England launched a public consultation to gather opinions on which native wildlife species should be featured on its upcoming banknote series.
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Promotes Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at advancing U.S. artificial intelligence innovation, enhancing cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructure, and maintaining the United States' position as a global AI leader.
- Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
The White House announced a presidential order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security,” stating that the United States aims to maintain global AI leadership through industry talent, innovation, and security measures.
- Agencies remove additional references to reputation risk
The Federal Reserve reported that its agencies have removed additional references to reputation risk from recent communications and guidance.
- Boris Vujčić: A European perspective on currency and convergence
European Central Bank chief economist Boris Vujčić discussed currency and economic convergence from a European perspective.
- Justice Department Leads Counter-Timber Trafficking Workshop in Gabon
The U.S. Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, the U.S. Forest Service and Gabon’s Ministry of Water, Forests and Environment held a workshop in Gabon with participants from Cameroon and Vietnam to combat illegal timber trade and support commerce.
- Final Defendant Sentenced to Prison in Multimillion Dollar Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
A fourth family member was sentenced to 90 months in prison on May 28 after a jury trial convicted four men in a multimillion-dollar tax-refund fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice.
- Aspiration Partners Co-Founder Sentenced to Prison for $248M Scheme to Defraud Investors and Lenders
A California co-founder and former board member of Aspiration Partners, Inc. was sentenced to 14 years in prison for a five-year scheme that allegedly defrauded lenders and investors of at least $248 million.
- Justice Department Secures Motion to Allow Continued Construction of Idaho Gold Mine Critical to National Defense
The U.S. District Court for Idaho denied a preliminary injunction, permitting continued construction of the Stibnite Gold Project, which aims to supply domestic antimony for defense applications, reducing reliance on foreign, primarily Chinese, sources.
- Activist Short Seller Convicted for $21M Stock Market Manipulation Scheme
A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted an activist short seller of securities fraud, finding involvement in a market manipulation scheme that generated over $21 million in profits.
- Nurse Practitioner Convicted for Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances
A federal jury in the Middle District of Tennessee convicted a Tennessee nurse practitioner of illegally distributing controlled substances, according to the Department of Justice.
- Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Rigging Bids for Healthcare-Related and Other Air Force Projects
Former employee of a shelving and storage distributor pleaded guilty to two felonies for conspiring to rig bids and defraud the Department of War in sales of shelving products to Air Force healthcare and operations facilities.