“When a bank of this size fails to meet its anti-money laundering and sanctions obligations, the consequences extend far beyond its own walls, exposing the entire U.S. financial system to significant illicit finance risks.”

CNN · Oct 12 · Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2 billion for money-laundering, sanctions failures

“Today's actions send a clear message that even the biggest financial institution[s] are not above the law.”

CNN · Oct 12 · Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2 billion for money-laundering, sanctions failures

“continue to finance Vladimir Putin”

France 24 · Oct 10 · Russia says Europe bought $320bn in energy since 2022; EU disputes the figure