Interpol

AML / KYC

IMF Offers New Guidance on Combatting Terrorism Financing

By Editors | 16/05/2023

New downloadable book presents contributions by experts from the IMF, UN, Egmont Group, INTERPOL, and Europol.

AML / KYC

CFTC Issues Largest Ever Civil Monetary Penalty

By Editors | 30/04/2023

The CFTC ordered the operator of a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme to pay a $1.7bn penalty and a further $1.7bn in restitution.

Enforcement

Malaysian Court Jails Former Hong Leong Investment Banker

By Editors | 29/03/2023

The former investment banker convinced investors to invest over $390,000 in securities products that did not exist.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UPDATED – Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Arrested and Charged

By Editors | 24/03/2023

Do Kwon was arrested in Montenegro. SDNY prosecutors released an indictment and will seek his extradition to the US.

Enforcement

Australia: Three Law Firms Join Forces for Medibank Class Action

By Editors | 19/01/2023

The class action seeks compensation for Medibank customers who had their personal and health data stolen by Russia-linked hackers in last year.

Enforcement

Singapore: Ex-Agritrade CFO Sentenced to 20 Years Jail

By Editors | 17/01/2023

The former CFO instructed subordinates to submit false financial statements to banks in Japan, South Korea, India and Taiwan to obtain trade financing.

AML / KYC

International Operation Targeting Money Mules Yields 2,500 Arrests

By Editors | 07/12/2022

The operation involved law enforcement agencies in 25 countries including Singapore and Australia, supported by Europol, Eurojust, INTERPOL and the EBF.

Enforcement

Korean Prosecutors Seek More Terra-related Arrest Warrants

By Editors | 01/12/2022

New arrest warrants are sought for co-founder Daniel Shin, as well as Terraform Labs investors and engineers.

Enforcement

Australia Passes Bill Raising Penalties for Privacy Violations

By Manesh Samtani | 29/11/2022

The legislation also amends the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Privacy Act to bring into scope foreign firms conducting business in Australia.