AML / KYC

    Enforcement

    Sri Lanka Regulator Probes Banks After LKR 13.2bn Fraud

    By Editors | 13/04/2026

    The central bank is considering an overhaul of industry-wide controls after a parliamentary committee cited supervisory deficiencies following a major fraud at NDB.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia Deploys AML Framework to Tackle Subsidised Fuel Fraud

    By Editors | 13/04/2026

    PPATK is working with police to trace illicit funds and seize assets in a scheme causing trillions of rupiah in state losses.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Accountants Face Major AML Reform Readiness Gap

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

    A recent survey reveals widespread unpreparedness among Australian accountants for impending AML reforms, raising concerns about compliance burdens and potential penalties.

    Enforcement

    India Seizes $1.8m in Assets in Co-operative Bank Fraud Probe

    By Editors | 13/04/2026

    Enforcement Directorate attaches assets linked to the former chairman of New India Co-operative Bank in a money laundering investigation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Proposes Payment Lags, 'Kill Switch' to Combat Digital Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    The RBI has proposed a raft of new measures, including a one-hour delay on some transfers, to tackle surging online payment fraud.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Finds Major AML Vulnerabilities at Foreign-Owned Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

    AUSTRAC uncovers significant weaknesses in AML controls and reporting following two separate supervisory campaigns targeting foreign-owned banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Deploys AI to Proactively Block Financial Spam

    By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

    Financial regulators will use NLP to automatically identify and block evolving fraudulent investment and loan-related text messages.

    AML / KYC

    Bangladesh Limits Mobile Financial Accounts Per ID to Curb Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    New rules will require mobile numbers to be registered to the account holder's own National ID, as authorities move to strengthen payment security and curb fraud.

    AML / KYC

    India’s FIU and I4C Sign Pact to Combat Financial Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    New agreement will see FIU-IND and I4C share data to improve fraud prevention, strengthen detection protocols, and accelerate asset recovery.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Mandates Standardised Crypto Withdrawal Delays

    By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

    New unified rules remove exchange discretion on withdrawal holds, aiming to close loopholes exploited by voice phishing fraudsters.

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