Financial Crime

PEPs & Sanctions

BNM Fines Zurich Units for Sanctions Screening Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The central bank has penalised two insurance units for failing to promptly update their sanctions database, leading to the onboarding of sanctioned entities.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Sets Out AML/CFT Action Plan Ahead of APG Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The plan aims to overhaul Vietnam's legal framework and enforcement effectiveness in preparation for its 2028 APG mutual evaluation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Recovers $3.6m in Laundered Cryptocurrency

By Editors | 30/04/2026

Authorities have repatriated funds from a fraudulent investment scheme in a first-of-its-kind recovery, highlighting growing cross-border enforcement capabilities in tackling digital asset crime.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia’s Labuan FSA Outlines Plan to Prioritise Regulatory Strengthening

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The offshore regulator plans enhancements across key sectors while aligning with global standards, following a 13% rise in industry assets.

AI Risk & Governance

Philippine Think Tank Calls for AI Governance to Boost Financial Inclusion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

New study highlights a growing gap between digital adoption and financial inclusion, urging policy alignment on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Cambodian Police Officials Charged with Bribery, Money Laundering

By Editors | 30/04/2026

Two senior police officials and four others face charges for allegedly accepting bribes from foreign online scam networks in exchange for protection.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore to Remove PayNow Nicknames in Anti-Scam Push

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The move aims to curb impersonation fraud by replacing user-chosen aliases with partially-masked, bank-verified names for all retail payment recipients.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Sues Regulator Over AML Sanctions

By Editors | 30/04/2026

The legal challenge follows a KRW 5.2 billion fine and a partial business suspension for anti–money laundering rule breaches.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Jails Tax Official in Money Laundering Case

By Editors | 30/04/2026

A revenue officer has been convicted after an anti–money laundering probe found her bank deposits far exceeded her official salary.