Financial Crime

PEPs & Sanctions

US Indicts Four Over Illicit Chip Shipments to China via Southeast Asia

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Political Elites Shield Scam Gangs, Says Anti-Corruption Chief

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

Influential elites and officials are taking bribes to protect cyber-scam networks, undermining the government’s efforts to dismantle criminal operations, says the head of the ACT.

Market Abuse

JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Executive in Bribery Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

Hong Kong's ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive with accepting bribes to leak confidential company information.

Market Abuse

SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Bans Links in SMS and Email to Curb Online Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

Thailand has expanded its crackdown on digital fraud with a nationwide ban on links in official SMS and email messages, building on earlier financial and telecom rules.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea FSS Prepares Special Unit to Target Livelihood Finance Crimes

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The FSS is securing personnel for a new investigative unit targeting illegal private lending following a presidential directive.

PEPs & Sanctions

Russian Oil Flowing into New Zealand Despite Sanctions: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

An investigation has found that fuel refined from Russian crude has entered New Zealand despite sanctions, exposing a loophole that allows banned oil to reach via a third country.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Regulator Fines Optus for Breaching Anti-Scam Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

The penalty follows failures in identity verification processes that allowed scammers to access customer bank accounts, the communications authority said.