Anti-Money Laundering

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

French Prosecutors File Charges Against Telegram CEO

By Editors | 28/08/2024

A French court ruled that there were grounds to formally investigate Pavel Durov, releasing him on bail and ordering him to remain in France.

Market Abuse

Thailand Vows Stronger Action Against Capital Market Crime

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2024

AMLO, SEC and SET signed an MOU agreeing to collaborate in the fight against illegal securities trading activities.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Singapore Charges South Korean in S$1.5b TBML Scheme

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/08/2024

The accused hid smuggled cash in tool shipments from Korea and Japan, and then exported gold bars disguised as mechanical tools.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former Vitol Trader Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme

By Editors | 27/08/2024

Javier Aguilar and co-conspirators paid $600,000 in bribes in 2018 to two senior Mexican officials to win contracts for Vitol.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Strengthens Measures to Prevent Fraudulent Use of Bank Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2024

The FSA and National Police Agency have asked FIs to implement enhanced measures to prevent the fraudulent use of bank accounts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine Police Arrest 99 in Scam Centre Dawn Raid

By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2024

The scam centre was identified by an informant, prompting an undercover officer to infiltrate the operation to collect evidence for the search warrant.

Anti-Money Laundering

TD Bank Provisions Additional $2.6b for Expected AML Penalties

By Editors | 25/08/2024

TD Bank said a global resolution of investigations by prudential regulators, FinCEN and the DOJ is expected by year-end.

Anti-Money Laundering

Nevada Regulator Files Suit Against Subsidiary of Malaysia’s Genting

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/08/2024

The regulator accused Resorts World Las Vegas, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s Genting Berhad, of permitting bets by individuals tied to organised crime.

Anti-Money Laundering

All Eyes Are on Singapore and its Fight Against Dirty Money

By Tom Keatinge | 22/08/2024

For the past two years, Singapore has led the global fight against dirty money. It’s now time for it to focus on the home front again, says Tom Keatinge.