This week, the US State Department issued its 2024 Trafficking Persons Report, the EU imposed additional sanctions against Russia, the OCCRP shared the content of an interview with the outgoing FATF president about the impact of Dubai Unlocked on the FATF’s assessment of Dubai, and OFAC announced sanctions on the elements of an Iranian shadow banking system. John and Elliot discuss these reports and other items and their meaning for the financial crime compliance community.