Anti-Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Bank Order Firms to Block Online Gambling Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

Bangladesh Bank has ordered stricter monitoring, AI-based detection systems, and the creation of public reporting channels to curb illicit digital activities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Charges 16 in HK$1.6b JPEX Crypto Fraud Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

Charges include conspiracy to defraud and the first use of a new law against the reckless inducement of virtual asset investments.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Freezes Over $500M in Assets Linked to Sanctioned Prince Group

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

Co-ordinated regional enforcement actions follow US and UK sanctions on a multinational network accused of running forced-labour scam centres.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions North Korean Bankers for Laundering Cybercrime Proceeds

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

OFAC sanctioned eight individuals and two entities for laundering illicit funds supporting North Korea’s weapons programmes, cyberattacks, and IT operations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Freezes HK$2.75 Billion in Prince Group Probe

By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2025

Hong Kong authorities have taken action against local firms as police freeze assets tied to a Cambodian syndicate accused of running global scam centres.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s Enforcement Directorate Attaches Anil Ambani Group Assets in ML Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

The total value of properties attached in the Reliance Group’s bank fraud probe now exceeds INR 75.4 billion, as the ED intensifies its investigation into alleged fund diversion and loan irregularities.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea NTS Probes Prince and Huione Groups Tax Evasion, Laundering Links

By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

Tax agency investigating domestic offices of Prince Group and a Huione-linked currency exchange over suspected phishing proceeds and tax fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Plans Unified Framework to Strengthen Crackdown on Terror Financing

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

The government is preparing an SOP to help law enforcement and financial agencies jointly track, trace, and dismantle hidden terror-funding networks exploiting gaps in existing systems.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysian Association Seeks Transparency in Bank Account Closures

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

The ACCM has asked BNM to introduce transparent procedures and an independent appeal process for sudden bank account closures, as legitimate businesses are being unfairly affected.