Enforcement

Enforcement

China Prosecutes Former Top CSRC Official on Bribery Charges

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

Wang Huimin, previously the top graft-buster at the CSRC, faces prosecution for allegedly taking bribes to manipulate IPOs and private placements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cook Islands Crypto Bill Faces Backlash Over Asset Seizure Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

Proposed legislation is under fire for potential overreach by granting authorities the power to seize assets without a criminal conviction.

Enforcement

UK Details How Laundering Network Bought Kyrgyz Bank to Evade Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

NCA revealed a billion-dollar scheme that used cash-to-crypto swaps and the purchase of Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank to launder criminal funds.

Enforcement

US Indicts Four Over Illicit Chip Shipments to China via Southeast Asia

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.

Enforcement

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Executive in Bribery Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

Hong Kong's ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive with accepting bribes to leak confidential company information.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Prepares Special Unit to Target Livelihood Finance Crimes

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The FSS is securing personnel for a new investigative unit targeting illegal private lending following a presidential directive.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Probes NH Nonghyup Life for Alleged Data Privacy Breaches

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

FSS accuses insurer of accessing credit data without consent; company claims actions align with Credit Information Act exceptions.

Enforcement

Australia Regulator Fines Optus for Breaching Anti-Scam Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

The penalty follows failures in identity verification processes that allowed scammers to access customer bank accounts, the communications authority said.