Where Does the Stolen Money Go?

Monday, November 9, 2026

A scam may start with a phone call, but the money can move through several accounts and countries before the victim realises what happened. Altair Media Europe follows the proceeds and examines where banks and authorities can still intervene.

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How Much Fraud Does Europe Actually See?

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Payment providers in the European Economic Area reported €4.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2024. What can those figures tell us about how customers are deceived, where the money goes and who ultimately bears the loss?

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AMLA and Europe’s Fraud Defences

Monday, November 2, 2026

From romance scams to criminal money flows, Europe’s fraud defences face a test of coordination and responsibility. Altair Media Europe examines AMLA, banks and AI through one central question: who protects the account holder?

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