ENFORCEMENT

AML / KYC

Lithuania Intensifying Crackdown on Sanctions Evasion Activities

By Editors | 19/08/2024

Over 50 investigations relating to sanctions breaches have been opened in Lithuania. Rulings in several cases have already been issued.

AML / KYC

Singapore, HK and Interpol Dismantle Money Laundering Syndicate

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2024

The transnational criminal group based in Hong Kong laundered proceeds from technical support scams in Singapore.

Enforcement

US SEC Fines ATS Operator OTC Link for AML Failings

By Editors | 18/08/2024

OTC Link did not file a single SAR over 38 months. Its AML department consisted of only two individuals who together spent just five hours per month reviewing trading alerts.

AML / KYC

Myanmar Charges Tycoon Over Use of Scam Centre Proceeds

By Editors | 18/08/2024

The former executive chair of privately owned Yoma Bank allegedly used criminal proceeds from online scam centres to invest in a real estate project.

Enforcement

US Man Arrested Over Attempts to Export Aircraft Components to Iran

By Editors | 17/08/2024

Jeffrey Chance Nader falsely identified himself to suppliers as the end user of the components, which he attempted to export to the UAE for transshipment to Iran.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea: FSS Probe Reveals Data Sharing Breaches by KakaoPay

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/08/2024

The FSS found that KakaoPay shared personal and credit information of tens of millions of users with Alipay without their consent.

Enforcement

US Treasury Offers Additional Transparency on CFIUS Enforcements

By Editors | 15/08/2024

More information is now available about CFIUS enforcement actions imposed since 2022, the largest being a $60m penalty against T-Mobile.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Launches Investigation Into Top Four ETF Issuers

By Editors | 15/08/2024

The investigation will focus on whether ETFs were supported by group affiliates and whether unfair arrangements were in place with liquidity providers.

Enforcement

FSA Japan Launches Probe into Cross-Shareholdings Disclosures

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2024

The FSA will investigate whether 4,000 listed companies are transparently and accurately reporting their strategic shareholdings.