ENFORCEMENT

AML / KYC

Global Cybercrime Leader Extradited to Face Charges in the US

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2024

Maksim Silnikau was responsible for developing and distributing the Reveton and Ransom Cartel ransomware strains, as well as the Angler Exploit Kit.

Enforcement

US SEC, CFTC Announce $470m in New Fines in WhatsApp Probe

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2024

Since 2021, the SEC and CFTC have issued more than $3.3bn in penalties for record-keeping failures involving messaging platforms.

AML / KYC

Singapore Charges Ex-Bankers in Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/08/2024

Former Citibank and Julius Baer relationship managers are accused of forging documents, money laundering and obstructing justice.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Three Arrows Capital Sues Terraform Labs for Crypto Losses

By Editors | 14/08/2024

Liquidators for the failed crypto hedge fund say TerraForm Labs induced Three Arrows to purchase TerraUSD and Luna through market manipulation.

Enforcement

APRA Orders Independent Review of Cbus, BUSSQ Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2024

APRA imposed additional licence conditions to address concerns regarding fitness and propriety processes and fund expenditure management.

Enforcement

ASIC Commences Legal Action Against ASX Over Misleading Statements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2024

ASIC alleges that ASX’s claims in February 2022 that the CHESS replacement project was tracking to plan were “misleading and deceptive”.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Denies Allegations of Conflict of Interest in Adani Probe

By Ajoy K Das | 14/08/2024

Hindenburg Research said SEBI has slow-walked a probe into the Adani Group because of its links to the regulator’s chairperson.

AML / KYC

Bulgarian Man Extradited to US Over Illegal Exports to Russia

By Editors | 14/08/2024

Milan Dimitrov conspired with two others to use a Bulgarian company to receive export-controlled items from the US and transship them to Russia.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Issues Warning to Hanwha Investment & Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2024

Hanwha Investment & Securities allegedly concealed the findings of a 2018 internal audit that found forged balance statements.