Enforcement

Enforcement

Thailand Launches “Zero Corruption” Taskforce to Strengthen Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The taskforce is focused on strengthening corporate anti-corruption systems, improving data transparency, deploying technology, and enhancing whistleblower protections.

Enforcement

Laos Central Bank to Crack Down on Misconduct, Embezzlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

Laos’ central bank has uncovered over LAK 66.8 billion in embezzlement across four years, prompting it to strengthen oversight and enforce stricter discipline.

Enforcement

India Remands University Founder in Money Laundering, Terror Finance Probe

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

The investigation is part of a multi-agency probe that intensified after a terror blast in Delhi on 10 November that killed more than a dozen people.

Enforcement

China Mandates Stricter Accounting Controls and Digital Oversight to Curb Financial Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

China's MOF has issued a comprehensive directive clarifying liability for corporate executives and auditors while enforcing a unified national accounting system.

AML / KYC

India Links 27 Crypto Exchanges to ‘Coin Laundry’ Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

The laundering network used fake investment apps, mule accounts and rapid crypto conversions to move INR 6.23 billion through 27 exchanges undetected.

Crypto / Digital Assets

The Great Bitcoin Freeze: How the DOJ Snatched $15bn from a Cambodian Crypto Empire

By Nathan Lynch | 19/11/2025

Amid the excitement about the DOJ's record $15bn bitcoin seizure from Prince Group one question still remains unanswered: how did US authorities obtain assets held in cryptographically secure cold storage wallets?

Enforcement

Korea Customs Service Targets Crypto, Trade Finance in New Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

KCS launches special taskforce to block illicit funds from transnational crime, focusing on crypto and TBML.

Enforcement

BNP Paribas Settles SEBI Case on FPI Registration Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

BNP Paribas has paid INR 3.99 millon to settle SEBI proceedings over alleged lapses in granting and categorising FPI licences, closing the case without admitting wrongdoing.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS to Impose Joint Liability on Fund Manufacturers, Sellers

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

Regulator plans new risk disclosure rules and joint compensation liability framework following misselling scandals involving ELS and property funds.