Money laundering is a significant financial crime used by criminal syndicates to infuse illicitly obtained money into legitimate financial systems, disguising criminal origins and manipulating economies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly vulnerable to such infiltrations, leading to mass bankruptcies and socioeconomic decline if the illicit funding is disrupted. This paper recommends strategic, multi-dimensional international cooperation to combat such criminal activities, in addition to enhancing societal resilience against financial manipulation.

Gunra Ransomware Group Leaks 40TB of Data from American Hospital
The Gunra ransomware group has escalated its attack on American Hospital Dubai (AHD), leaking 40 terabytes of sensitive data including credit card details, health records,