Financial Crime

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Suspends Multiple Officials in Crypto Mining Corruption Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

An anti-corruption investigation has been launched after officials at Thailand's state utility were implicated in a foreign-funded illegal Bitcoin mining syndicate.

Market Abuse

Korea Jails Former Meritz Securities Exec over Illegal Loan Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Seoul court found the executive used non-public real estate project finance data to secure loans through a family firm, undermining market integrity.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BOT Seeks IMF, World Bank Support to Combat Digital Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

The 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings will discuss ways strengthen consumer protection and safeguard confidence in the financial system.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea to Launch One-Stop System for Illegal Lending Victims

By Mark Johnston | 29/01/2026

Proposed legal amendments will allow a single report to trigger simultaneous relief measures and expand the powers of the Credit Counseling & Recovery Service.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Finance Sector Unites to Combat Abuse of Financial Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

A new industry-wide alliance aims to provide tools for over 200 lenders to proactively prevent the misuse of financial products.

Anti-Money Laundering

Nasdaq-Listed Firm Laundered Billions for Asian Scam Groups - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

A CapitalWatch report alleges that US ad-tech firm AppLovin served as a "laundromat" for illicit funds from criminal networks in China and Cambodia.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Mandates Reporting for Major Gold Traders to Ease Baht Pressure

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

Thailand has introduced new rules requiring large gold dealers to report transaction data to the BOT, aiming to strengthen oversight of gold-related capital flows and curb pressure on the baht.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Touts New Data-Sharing Model in Financial Crime Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

A public-private taskforce used a new data typology and pooled bank data to identify suspects, signalling evolving compliance expectations for financial institutions.

Anti-Money Laundering

Illicit Crypto Flows Reached Record $158b in 2025 - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

Chinese-language escrow services processed over $100 bn, becoming a core settlement layer for cross-border illicit finance.