AML / KYC

Sanctions

China Eases Critical Mineral Export Curbs but Retains Licensing Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

China suspended its bans on materials for US and EU firms but kept its dual-use export control framework in place, requiring ongoing licensing.

Sanctions

Following the Flow of Funds Behind Illicit DPRK IT Worker Threat

By Chandana Seshadri | 13/11/2025

Disrupting North Korea’s illicit IT workers requires a focus on both identity fraud and dismantling complex financial networks.

Capital / Liquidity

India Unveils Framework to Release Seized Assets for Insolvency Cases

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

India’s ED and IBBI have launched a coordinated mechanism to return PMLA-attached assets for use in insolvency and liquidation cases, aiming to boost creditor recovery.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Issues Global Alerts for JPEX Crypto Fraud Suspects

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Authorities prosecute 16 individuals and seek three alleged masterminds in the HKD1.6 billion virtual asset platform collapse.

AML / KYC

Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Cambodian Senator in Money Laundering Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Authorities seized assets worth around THB 400 million after revoking the tycoon’s Thai citizenship over links to international scam networks.

AML / KYC

Australia Set to Reinvent AML Regulation for Gatekeepers

By Nathan Lynch | 12/11/2025

AUSTRAC is treating its long-delayed ‘Tranche 2’ reforms as an opportunity to bridge the divide between prescription and principles for 'gatekeeper' businesses.

Enforcement

Australia Police Charge NAB Manager in A$200M Fraud Syndicate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

A senior NAB manager has been charged for his alleged 'gatekeeper' role in a A$200 million fraud syndicate, prompting a review of the bank's internal controls.

AML / KYC

India’s Finance Ministry Allows Aadhaar-Based Verification for Central KYC

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

The Indian government has permitted the use of Aadhaar-based authentication through CKYCR to streamline identity verification for regulated financial entities.

AML / KYC

UK Seizes Assets from Fugitives in Singapore’s Billion-dollar ML Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

UK authorities seized assets including three Jurassic-era dinosaur skeletons and nine luxury London apartments.