AML / KYC

Enforcement

Thai Police Arrest Three Bank Employees for Aiding Scammers

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

The bank employees reportedly helped Chinese scammers open bank accounts which enabled them to withdraw scam proceeds.

AML / KYC

ACCC Publishes Final Report of Job Scam Fusion Cell

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/05/2025

The fusion cell’s work resulted in the removal of over 29,000 scam accounts and the blacklisting of 836 crypto wallets.

AML / KYC

Korea, UNODC Partner to Tackle Transnational Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2025

Korea’s National Police Agency and UNODC signed an MoU to formalise collaboration to combat transnational organised crime in Southeast Asia.

Fintech / Regtech

Six Korean Banks to Jointly Launch Digital ID Verification Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/05/2025

An interconnected digital identity verification service will allow customers to use a single certificate across multiple mobile banking apps.

AML / KYC

US State Officials Call on SEC to Probe Listed Chinese Firms

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

The state officials expressed concern over “opaque” reporting, security risks, and auditing as grounds for SEC action.

AML / KYC

Fighting Scams is a Community Effort: Singapore Police

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Aileen Yap said Singapore’s strategy to fighting scams relies on quick response and collaboration between all stakeholders.

AML / KYC

GLEIF and Finternet Lab Partner on Digital Identity Infrastructure

By Editors | 23/05/2025

GLEIF and Finternet Lab are collaborating to advance trusted, interoperable digital identity and transaction systems.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Supreme Court Presses Government on Crypto Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The top court criticised the government for taxing crypto at 30 percent without putting in place corresponding regulation.

AML / KYC

Japan Moves to Block Payments Linked to Online Casinos

By Thisanka Siripala | 22/05/2025

Banks, payments providers and crypto firms are directed to issue user warnings and block transactions linked to online casinos.