AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    Following the Flow of Funds Behind Illicit DPRK IT Worker Threat

    By Chandana Seshadri | 13/11/2025

    Disrupting North Korea’s illicit IT workers requires a focus on both identity fraud and dismantling complex financial networks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Unveils Framework to Release Seized Assets for Insolvency Cases

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

    India’s ED and IBBI have launched a coordinated mechanism to return PMLA-attached assets for use in insolvency and liquidation cases, aiming to boost creditor recovery.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Issues Global Alerts for JPEX Crypto Fraud Suspects

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    Authorities prosecute 16 individuals and seek three alleged masterminds in the HKD1.6 billion virtual asset platform collapse.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Cambodian Senator in Money Laundering Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    Authorities seized assets worth around THB 400 million after revoking the tycoon’s Thai citizenship over links to international scam networks.

    AML / KYC

    Australia Set to Reinvent AML Regulation for Gatekeepers

    By Nathan Lynch | 12/11/2025

    AUSTRAC is treating its long-delayed ‘Tranche 2’ reforms as an opportunity to bridge the divide between prescription and principles for 'gatekeeper' businesses.

    Enforcement

    Australia Police Charge NAB Manager in A$200M Fraud Syndicate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    A senior NAB manager has been charged for his alleged 'gatekeeper' role in a A$200 million fraud syndicate, prompting a review of the bank's internal controls.

    AML / KYC

    India’s Finance Ministry Allows Aadhaar-Based Verification for Central KYC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

    The Indian government has permitted the use of Aadhaar-based authentication through CKYCR to streamline identity verification for regulated financial entities.

    AML / KYC

    UK Seizes Assets from Fugitives in Singapore’s Billion-dollar ML Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

    UK authorities seized assets including three Jurassic-era dinosaur skeletons and nine luxury London apartments.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 11/11/2025

    Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Arrests 32 in $140m Loan Fraud Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

    Thirteen frontline bank staff are among those arrested for a scheme that fraudulently sought government-backed loans for small businesses.

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