Enforcement

AML / KYC

Interpol Issues First Two Silver Notices at India’s Request

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

India secured two Interpol Silver Notices, one to trace assets in a visa fraud case and the other for a crypto scam case.

Enforcement

NSE Offers Settlement to SEBI to Clear Path for IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/05/2025

SEBI is expected to accept, resolving a regulatory dispute that dates back to 2015 and paving a way for NSE to launch an IPO.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Auditor Suspended, Fined for Breaching Independence Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

The auditor, who previously held senior positions at the SFC and HKMA, is suspended for 18 months and required to pay HKD 500,000 in penalties.

AML / KYC

UK Crime Agency Freezes Properties Linked to Ousted Bangladesh PM

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The two upmarket properties are owned by the son of a Bangladeshi business tycoon and held by offshore companies based in the Isle of Man.

Enforcement

AUSTRAC Freezes Assets Linked to Cryptocurrency Theft

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

AUSTRAC has frozen property and funds tied to alleged cryptocurrency theft following a tip-off from the Luxembourg FIU.

AML / KYC

Luxembourg Court Fines Edmond de Rothschild in 1MDB Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2025

Investigations revealed that 1MDB funds wound up in accounts at the bank opened by a UAE national using offshore companies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Warns Young Crypto Users of Penalties Under New Law

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

The FSS said crypto investors may still be held liable for violations even if they are unaware of the law or are following prior trading practices.

Enforcement

ASIC Puts Consumer Lease Industry on Notice Following Review

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

ASIC finds evidence of customer harm despite consumer lease reforms. Providers are also shifting to alternative credit products.

Enforcement

Thai Police Arrest Three Bank Employees for Aiding Scammers

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

The bank employees reportedly helped Chinese scammers open bank accounts which enabled them to withdraw scam proceeds.