Anti-Money Laundering

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Targets Mule Accounts with New 'Brown' Category

By Editors | 11/05/2026

Authorities are introducing a new classification for suspicious bank accounts and moving to curb the use of youth accounts in financial fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Intensifies Crypto Supervision Ahead of AML Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2026

AUSTRAC is launching targeted campaigns into the virtual assets sector as landmark AML reforms expand the scope of regulated activities.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Probes Former Citic Land Chairman Over Evergrande Deals

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The investigation is scrutinising opaque property sales from the state-linked firm to the indebted developer, financed by Citic Bank.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Probes Tabcorp over 'Serious' AML Concerns

By Editors | 08/05/2026

AUSTRAC has commenced an enforcement investigation into Tabcorp over “serious concerns” regarding its AML/CTF compliance.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Finds Singapore AML Regime is Robust, Despite Some Gaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

Singapore has improved its AML framework, FATF said, while calling for tougher penalties and better oversight of foreign entities following a major scandal.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Fines Company Secretary Over Money Laundering Breaches

By Editors | 06/05/2026

A joint investigation by BNM and the CCM has resulted in a fine for reporting failures and the submission of false information.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Crypto Sector Warns AML Proposal Will Overwhelm Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 06/05/2026

An industry alliance has warned that proposed AML rules could trigger an 85-fold surge in suspicious transaction reports and are legally questionable.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Charges Asia-Based Suspects in Global Crypto Scam Takedown

By Editors | 06/05/2026

International crackdown involving authorities in the UAE, China and Thailand has dismantled at least nine scam centres, leading to charges against alleged managers from Myanmar and Indonesia.

KYC & CDD

India Notifies Investment Rules for Funds with Minority China Links

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

The government has amended its foreign investment rules, relaxing approval requirements for overseas entities with limited beneficial ownership from neighbouring countries, effective 1 May 2026.