Financial Crime

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thai Police Arrest Key Figure in THB 5 Billion Money Laundering Network

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    Authorities in Bangkok have arrested a woman accused of facilitating mule bank accounts for a transnational criminal network with over THB 5 billion in circulation.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Enhances Anti-Scam Safeguards for High-value Transfers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/10/2025

    Seven major banks will apply enhanced fraud checks on accounts above SGD 50,000 to curb scams that rapidly drain customer accounts.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Launches Campaign for Implementation of AML Reforms

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The campaign will prepare existing and new industries for a shift to a risk-based approach and new digital reporting tools.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    SFC Suspends Ex-Broker RO for AML, Credit Risk Failures

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The SFC has disciplined a former responsible officer for failing to manage credit risks and report suspicious, highly profitable client trades.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SEBI Launches Validated UPI Payment System to Combat Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    SEBI has rolled out a new verified payment system to protect investors from unauthorised fund collections.

    Trade Based Money Laundering

    Singapore Jails Korean National Over S$1.55b TBML Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

    Kim Taek-hoon was sentenced for his role in converting illicit cash from abroad into gold bars for smuggling to South Korea and Japan.

    KYC & CDD

    Taiwan Launches Digital ID Hub with Seven Banks to Streamline Services

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    New central platform allows customers to use a single digital identity across different banks, insurers, and securities firms.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    APRA Tells Underperforming Super Funds to Merge or Exit

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    Australia's prudential regulator has warned some super funds they face heightened scrutiny and must devise credible plans or leave the industry.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India to Block 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms for AML Non-compliance

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    FIU-IND has ordered the blocking of platforms including CEX.IO, BitMex, and Poloniex for regulatory non-compliance.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China Tightens Overseas Travel for State Finance Executives

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    New unwritten rules limit senior staff at state-owned banks, insurers and investment funds to one overseas trip annually.

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