Financial Crime

PEPs & Sanctions

Australian Sanctions on Russia Undermined by 'Blood Oil', Asset Loopholes

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

A parliamentary inquiry has heard that loopholes for refined oil and hidden assets, plus weak enforcement, are undermining the sanctions.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Crypto Firm Bitazza

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

The SEC accuses the crypto firm, its global affiliate, and two executives of illegally running a digital asset exchange and will block the platform.

Market Abuse

Mizuho Loses Underwriting Deals Amid Insider Trading Probe

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

Multiple corporate issuers have removed Mizuho Securities from bond underwriting mandates as the firm faces an insider trading investigation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSP Inks Info-Sharing Agreements with Other Agencies to Combat Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

The agreements, based on the new Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act, aim to speed up investigations while upholding existing bank secrecy safeguards.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Arrests 12 Police Officers in Crypto Extortion Probe

By Editors | 23/02/2026

The case, involving the alleged robbery of Chinese nationals, has prompted calls for stronger institutional safeguards for digital assets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI Probes UPI Autopay as Court Scrutinises Wider Fraud Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2026

The regulator is examining recurring payment issues, and the Delhi High Court is tackling systemic fraud concerns.

Credit Risk

South Korea to Tighten Loan Rules for Multiple Homeowners

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

Regulators have formed a task force to review lending practices after President Lee Jae-myung called for an overhaul to curb property speculation.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Details Transition Path for Major AML/CTF Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

Draft rules offer grace periods and new guidance for Tranche 2 entities, as AUSTRAC releases support tools and proposes further rule changes.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

HK ICAC Charges Former StanChart RM for Bribe-for-Accounts Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

A former relationship manager is accused of accepting bribes from an intermediary for opening 16 bank accounts.