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AML / KYC
Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Involved in Share Sale Scams
By Editors | 28/06/2025
HK police have arrested eight individuals in connection with two phishing schemes targeting over 130 investors, resulting in HK$46 million in losses.
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korea Seizes Cryptocurrency from Unregistered Exchanges
By Editors | 27/06/2025
South Korean authorities seized KRW 4.5 billion in cryptocurrency from unregistered exchanges in a crackdown on illicit activities.
AML / KYC
Singapore’s Sheng Siong Tightens $TM Safeguards Over ML Concerns
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025
Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly exploiting the supermarket chain’s $TM system as part of a money laundering operation.
Enforcement
ICAC Charges Ex-HSBC Bankers with Bribery
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025
The ICAC has charged former HSBC bank employees and intermediaries with bribery linked to opening accounts.
Enforcement
SEBI Fines BSE for Unequal Information Access and Compliance Lapses
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025
The regulator said BSE’s systems allowed select clients early access to sensitive information, undermining transparency and market integrity.
AML / KYC
Australia Identifies Scam Victims by Analysing Crypto ATM Transactions
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025
An Australian law enforcement operation has identified 90 individuals linked to illicit crypto ATM activity, mostly scam victims.
Enforcement
Thailand Cracks Down on Cross-border Scams Linked to Cambodia
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025
The Prime Minister announced five measures, including tighter border controls, a digital crackdown on mule accounts and suspension of key exports to Cambodia.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC to Shift Focus to Outcomes Rather Than Compliance
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025
AUSTRAC will shift its regulatory focus to outcomes and harms, targeting industry sectors where risks are poorly managed, said CEO Brendan Thomas.
Enforcement
South Korean Police Probe Embezzlement Case at Toss Bank
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025
The embezzlement incident at Toss Bank involved KRW 2 billion. The investigation will be complicated as the suspect “recently passed away”.
Enforcement
JPX Exchanges Take Disciplinary Action Against Tachibana Securities
By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025
Tachibana Securities misled elderly investors through improper stock solicitations and excessive fees amid repeated internal oversight failures.
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