-  Investigations updates from around the world

Swedish regulator closes Swedbank investigation

Petrofac hires Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan for compliance audits

EU to consider broadening EPPO enforcement scope

CFTC launches probe into decentralised prediction market platform

Hong Kong banks urged to tip off authorities for suspected national security law breaches

Ecuador investigates president over tax fraud allegations

ENRC adds SFO official to leak lawsuit

CFTC hands out $200 million award to whistleblower

US bars Malaysian glovemaker over alleged human rights abuses

US court grants subpoena against private investigator in Dechert hacking case

UK politician questions FCA over NatWest prosecution

Ukraine passes law to strengthen anti-corruption agency’s independence

US Treasury Department publishes sanctions review

Gambling executives face public inquiry over money laundering allegations

Review body delays Tom Hayes decision again

Dominican Republic convicts two individuals over Odebrecht scandal

Spanish court orders extradition of Venezuela’s former treasurer

Swiss ministry urges tighter checks on gold bullion from UAE

US judge issues arrest warrant for PetroSaudi funds held by UK court

SFO closes final strands of Watchstone investigation