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Enforcement
Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Body Raids BSEC Over Alleged Irregularities
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2025
The forced retirement of a BSEC executive director triggered employee protests last week, with staff holding top officials hostage and demanding leadership changes.
AML / KYC
China Prosecuted 25,000 Financial Crime Cases in 2024
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2025
Over 3,000 individuals were prosecuted for money laundering using crypto. One prosecution is targeting a criminal group in Myanmar.
AML / KYC
US, EU Authorities Shut Down Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex
By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2025
The takedown operation came after the EU sanctioned Garantex, prompting Tether to block wallets on the platform holding more than $26mn.
Enforcement
US Charges Chinese Nationals for Involvement in Cyberattacks
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2025
Among the 12 Chinese nationals indicted are two government officers working for the Ministry of Public Security.
Enforcement
China to Prosecute Former Exim Bank Branch Chiefs for Corruption
By Thisanka Siripala | 07/03/2025
The former Exim Bank executives face charges of unauthorised loan issuance, bribery, abuse of power, and financial misconduct.
Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Fines Three Securities Firms and Asset Manager
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025
Three securites firms were fined TWD 300,000 each. An investment management company was also fined and faces business restrictions.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Refers ‘Finfluencer’ Unfair Trading Case for Prosecution
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2025
The finfluencer pre-purchased shares and sold them at inflated prices after issuing “buy” recommendations on a popular Telegram channel.
Enforcement
India Probes Paytm Over Foreign Exchange Rule Violations
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2025
The Enforcement Directorate said Paytm didn’t file the necessary reports with the RBI for foreign investment in Singapore, among other violations.
Enforcement
Singapore Considers Punishing Scam Offences With Caning
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025
The government will expand its efforts against money mule activities in 2025 and consider prescribing caning as a punishment for certain scam-related offences.
Enforcement
Singapore Charges Three for False Representation in Chip Smuggling Case
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025
The charges come after US officials started a probe last month to determine whether DeepSeek sourced advanced Nvidia chips through third parties in Singapore.
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