ENFORCEMENT

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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”.

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    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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