Anti-Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea to Freeze Accounts in New Illegal Lending Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

The FSC unveils victim support programme and new powers for financial institutions to block accounts used for illicit loans.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Cracks Down on Hidden Debt, Orders Banks to Tighten LGFV Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

An official audit has revealed illicit financing practices, prompting new rules for banks and stricter oversight on local government debt.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Targets Nominee Firms, Money Mule with New Registration Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new measures, effective 1 January 2026, aim to tackle rising financial fraud by tightening company registration and leveraging inter-agency data.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Set to Introduce Mandatory Caning for Scam Offences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

New laws effective 30 December will impose mandatory caning for scammers and discretionary caning for money mules to deter surging fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering

North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

By Editors | 28/12/2025

Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

Anti-Money Laundering

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

By Editors | 26/12/2025

KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.