FCA puts U.K. fintech firms on notice with QPay forfeiture
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Neil Hodge2022-04-27T16:53:00
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority used its powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act to force fintech firm QPay Europe to forfeit £2 million (U.S. $2.5 million) alleged to be linked to a U.S.-based wire fraud conspiracy.
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