A compliance case that caught attention: An individual pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, identity theft charges, and money laundering conspiracy linked to operating a scheme that enabled foreign nationals to impersonate American workers. The defendant claimed lack of awareness regarding the operation's international connections or the broader network involved in the scheme. This case highlights ongoing concerns about identity fraud rings and cross-border financial crime networks operating through employment schemes—reminders that legitimate platforms need robust KYC and AML protocols to prevent such operations from exploiting their infrastructure.