Tag: crackdown

  • Eurojust aids cross-border crackdown on EUR 2 bln fraud scheme

    Eurojust aids cross-border crackdown on EUR 2 bln fraud scheme

    Eurojust, the European Union’s Judicial Cooperation Unit, has played a pivotal role in a cross-border crackdown on a EUR 2 billion fraud scheme. This operation involved cooperation between authorities in multiple EU member states to dismantle a sophisticated criminal network. According to Eurojust, the fraud scheme involved money laundering, tax evasion, and other financial crimes.…

  • Google allows alternatives in Europe, cracks down in India

    Google allows alternatives in Europe, cracks down in India

    Google has recently made some significant changes to its policies regarding alternative search engines in different regions. In Europe, Google has decided to allow users to choose their default search engine on their Android devices, breaking away from their previous practice of pre-installing Google as the default option. This move comes after the European Union…

  • Visa cracks down on surcharge programs

    Visa cracks down on surcharge programs

    Visa Cracks Down on Surcharge Programs The payments industry has been buzzing recently, as Visa, one of the largest card networks, announced stricter regulations on surcharge programs. This move aims to enhance transparency and protect consumers from unfair practices. What are surcharge programs? In the realm of financial transactions, a surcharge refers to an additional…