Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

    FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    De-Banking Demystified: Australian Court Case Highlights AML 'Tightrope Walk' for Banks

    By Nathan Lynch | 26/08/2025

    An Australian bank’s decision to close the accounts belonging to a Middle Eastern charity has highlighted the need to take a measured approach to “de-banking” decisions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indian Authorities Uncover $15m Cross-border Cybercrime Scam

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

    The scam allegedly involved illegal call centres posing as tech support, siphoning money from US victims and routing the money back to India through a network of over 200 bank accounts.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan Court Quashes Ex-Mega Financial Chairman’s Forgery Conviction

    By Mark Johnston | 26/08/2025

    Mckinney Tsai’s conviction, linked to a 2016 AML penalty against Mega's New York branch, was overturned due to a lack of evidence.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippine SEC Flags More Unregistered Crypto Platforms Targeting Filipinos

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

    The regulator cautioned investors over risks of fraud, data misuse, and loss of funds from unlicensed crypto platforms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan Prosecutors Charge 14 in Crypto Laundering Case

    By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

    Prosecutors have charged individuals linked to the CoinW and BitShine exchanges in Taiwan's largest-ever crypto laundering and fraud case.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    South Korea Uncovers KRW 137B Illegal Foreign Exchange Ring

    By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

    South Korea's customs agency has apprehended ten individuals accused of siphoning money abroad illegally.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Hong Kong Banks Target Laundering Through Business Accounts

    By Nathan Lynch | 25/08/2025

    Hong Kong banks are seeking to balance financial crime prevention with the need to support business growth and SMEs operating in the city.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    JPMorgan to Pay Malaysia $330m in Final 1MDB Settlement

    By Editors | 23/08/2025

    The deal resolves all outstanding claims and follows a Swiss conviction of the bank's unit for AML failures linked to the scandal.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Global Laundering Syndicates Targeting Australian Real Estate: AUSTRAC

    By Nathan Lynch | 22/08/2025

    Australia is tackling a surge in illicit funds as global crime syndicates seek to exploit its stable economy and booming property market, ahead of the "Tranche 2" AML/CTF reforms.

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