Anti-Money Laundering

    Coverage of global AML regulations, compliance standards, enforcement actions, and innovations in detecting and preventing money laundering activities.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    BOT Warns Payment Gateways Over Unlicensed Forex Trades

    By Editors | 29/06/2026

    BOT is targeting the misuse of foreign platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay to bypass the domestic banking system and official exchange protocols.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Sues Keystone Directors Over Alleged A$530m Scheme Failures

    By Editors | 29/06/2026

    Federal Court proceedings allege significant governance failures by former directors and compliance committee members involving investor funds.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korean Banks Review Partnerships With Domestic Crypto Exchanges

    By Mark Johnston | 29/06/2026

    Lenders are conducting AML audits as mandatory real-name account contracts come up for renewal, with market leader Upbit's partnership undecided.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Calls for Greater Oversight of Social Media in Terrorist Financing

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2026

    New report finds most jurisdictions are failing to cover risks from payment-enabled platforms, urging a clarification of regulatory scope.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Morocco Extradites Fugitive Kresna Life CEO to Indonesia

    By Editors | 28/06/2026

    The move follows an Interpol red notice for the former insurance boss, who faces fraud and money laundering charges in Jakarta.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Transparency International Finds Global FIUs Hamstrung by Data Gaps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    A new report finds that while FIUs are key to fighting corruption, many lack the data, powers and independence to be effective.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    New Indonesian Bond Law Stokes Money Laundering Fears

    By Editors | 26/06/2026

    Critics warn that legal protections for investors in special government-backed bonds create a loophole for illicit finance, a charge the government denies.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand Uncovers $300M Crypto Laundering Ring with Official Links

    By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2026

    A probe into illegal mining has revealed a vast network tied to Chinese capital, US fraud cases, and corruption within state agencies.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Probe into Prince Group Syndicate Nets S$600m in Assets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    Police have named two Chinese nationals in an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to the sanctioned Cambodian scam syndicate.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    CoinEx Named as Primary Sanctions Exit Route for Iranian Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

    Seychelles-based crypto exchange CoinEx allegedly facilitated USD 3.84 billion in transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities.

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