Interpol

    Enforcement

    Global Fraud Summit Launches Taskforce Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Hubs

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

    New INTERPOL taskforce and public-private partnerships aim to disrupt transnational fraud networks, with a focus on the APAC region.

    AML / KYC

    INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

    New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand Seeks Interpol Red Notice in Major Crypto Fraud Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    Authorities are pursuing a fugitive businessman accused of a cryptocurrency scheme with initial losses estimated at over THB 76 million.

    AML / KYC

    UK Unveils Global Fraud Crackdown With Focus on Asian Scam Hubs

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

    New strategy includes a GBP 250 million investment, partnerships with Vietnam and India, and new crypto and payment regulations.

    AML / KYC

    Financial Crime is Scaling Faster than Institutions Meant to Stop It

    By Bradley Maclean | 10/03/2026

    Experts at Risk Ready APAC 2026 warn that AI enabled scams are moving faster than legacy compliance and enforcement models can respond.

    AML / KYC

    Thai Police Request Interpol Notice for Alleged KuCoin Money Launderer

    By Mark Johnston | 08/03/2026

    Thailand has requested an Interpol Red Notice for a fugitive businessman accused of laundering funds through cryptocurrency exchanges and regional scam networks.

    Enforcement

    US Seizes $580m in Crypto from Southeast Asian Scam Networks

    By Mark Johnston | 02/03/2026

    A US task force has seized millions in cryptocurrency from transnational crime syndicates orchestrating investment frauds across Southeast Asia.

    AML / KYC

    India to Fast-Track Money Laundering Investigations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    Enforcement Directorate to file 500 chargesheets this fiscal year and target completion of investigations within two years.

    Enforcement

    India Dismantles Cybercrime Rings Laundering Millions via Crypto, Real Estate

    By Editors | 03/02/2026

    Indian agencies, with FBI and Interpol support, have raided networks using call centres and crypto to defraud international victims.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand Dismantles Scam Ring Using Hong Kong ATMs for Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

    Authorities arrested 10 individuals who used couriers and Thai bank cards to withdraw millions in scam proceeds from Hong Kong ATMs.

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