Enforcement

AML / KYC

German Prosecutors Search Norton Rose Offices in Cum-Ex Probe

By Editors | 20/01/2023

A former staff member of Norton Rose Fulbright is said to be a suspect in the tax fraud probe, which dates back more than a decade.

Enforcement

US DOJ Revises Enforcement Policy to Incentivise Cooperation

By Editors | 20/01/2023

Companies that voluntarily disclose suspected criminal activity or misconduct to federal prosecutors can receive up to a 75 percent reduction in penalties.

Enforcement

SEBI Probes Nippon Mutual Fund, Yes Bank Transactions – Report

By Editors | 20/01/2023

SEBI is investigating whether investments in Yes Bank perpetual bonds were made as part of a special deal to benefit Ambani Group companies.

Enforcement

Australia: Three Law Firms Join Forces for Medibank Class Action

By Editors | 19/01/2023

The class action seeks compensation for Medibank customers who had their personal and health data stolen by Russia-linked hackers in last year.

AML / KYC

Authorities Dismantle Russia-Linked Crypto Firm Bitzlato

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2023

Bitzlato facilitated $700mn in crypto transfers for Hydra users and received more than $15mn in ransomware proceeds.

AML / KYC

HK Customs “Smashes” Syndicate That Laundered HK$6b

By Editors | 18/01/2023

A money laundering operation centre was being run from an apartment at a large private housing estate. The syndicate was “successfully smashed”.

Enforcement

Korea: Tougher Penalties for Unfair Trading Expected Within H1

By Editors | 18/01/2023

Those engaged in unfair trading activities would face either a prison sentence of at least one year or a fine of between three and five times profits.

Enforcement

New Zealand: Cigna to Pay Biggest-ever Penalty in FMA Case

By Editors | 18/01/2023

Cigna increased premiums and cover for customers without being clear and transparent about the basis for the increase.

Enforcement

China Further Signals End to Tech Sector Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2023

Didi passed its security review and is allowed to resume onboarding new customers. Government entities are acquiring “golden shares” in some tech giants.