Enforcement

Enforcement

Japan Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against Iwaki Credit Union

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

The Tohoku Local Finance Bureau has accused the credit union of providing false reports and making false statements to authorities.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Hits Influencer with CNY 88.5M Fine in Market Crackdown

By Editors | 22/01/2026

The CSRC penalised a social media personality for a 'pump-and-dump' scheme as part of its 'zero-tolerance' enforcement drive.

Enforcement

Indonesia: OJK Gains Civil Lawsuit Powers, Deepens Synergy with Prosecutors

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

OJK can now sue on behalf of consumers and has renewed a pact with the Attorney General's Office to tackle complex financial crime.

Enforcement

Korea Launches "Special Management Period" for Saemaeul Geumgo Credit Cooperatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

A joint task force will conduct intensive monitoring and expanded inspections to improve soundness following a 2023 bank run incident.

Enforcement

Indian Authorities Bust Investment Scam Linked to Cambodia

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

Fraudsters used fake trading platforms and international contacts to cheat investors, then funneling the money through Indian bank accounts to handlers in Cambodia.

Enforcement

Korea to Legislate for Policy Fund Consultants, Offer Whistleblower Rewards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

The measures aim to formalise the sector and curb illegal activities like document forgery in the state-backed SME financing system.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Crackdown Secures A$40m in Refunds for Retail CFD Investors

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

A regulator's review of 52 issuers found significant compliance breaches, leading to refunds for more than 38,000 retail investors and sector-wide changes.

Enforcement

Korea Refers Chinese Nationals to Prosecutors in $102m Crypto Laundering Case

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

Customs officials allege the group disguised illicit funds as medical fees, highlighting Seoul’s enforcement-led approach to cross-border digital assets.

Enforcement

RBI Revamps Integrated Ombudsman Scheme with Centralised Complaint Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The central bank has updated its ombudsman framework and will set up a central complaints processing centre to streamline grievance redressal against banks and NBFCs.