Financial Crime

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia Central Bank Announces Full Liquidation of Huione Pay

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The National Bank of Cambodia has announced the complete liquidation of payment firm Huione Pay following its licence revocation in September 2024.

KYC & CDD

India Eases KYC Process for NRIs, OCIs Joining National Pension System

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

PFRDA has updated verification rules to simplify digital onboarding for overseas subscribers while tightening due-diligence and compliance requirements.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thai Regulators Unite to Combat Illicit Funds, Tighten Gold and Crypto Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

A coordinated crackdown will impose new reporting on gold traders, stricter KYC/CDD, and amend FX rules to curb illicit financial flows.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Cracks Down on Power Theft by Illegal Bitcoin Miners

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

Authorities have launched a nationwide sweep on rogue crypto-mining sites after illegal operators siphoned over USD 1 billion in electricity.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore: Man Charged Over Unlicensed Cross-Border Transfers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

A 33-year-old former company director faces charges for allegedly using Wise and crypto platforms to scam proceeds without a valid payment services licence.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan to Tighten Oversight of Regional Banks that Receive Public Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

New rules will mandate stricter screening for injections of public funds and offer greater incentives for consolidation in the regional banking sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia, Nigeria FIUs Agree MOU to Deepen Intelligence Sharing

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/12/2025

The partnership will deepen information sharing, joint analysis and capacity building in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Authorities Seize Domain Tied to Myanmar Scam Compound

By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2025

The action targets the Tai Chang operation and follows recent sanctions against groups linked to Chinese organised crime and crypto fraud.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Prepares New Legislation Targeting Surge in Voice Phishing Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2025

Authorities will mandate new compensation rules and data sharing obligations for financial firms after voice phishing scam losses hit a record high.