Interpol

AML / KYC

Eurojust Establishes Judicial Focus Group to Combat Money Laundering

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2024

Eurojust has launched a Judicial Focus Group to strengthen efforts against money laundering and improve asset recovery across the European Union.

Sanctions

UK Sanctions “Infamous Kleptocrats” to Start Anti-Corruption Campaign

By Editors | 25/11/2024

The FCDO said the sanctions mark “the start of a new campaign” to clamp down on corruption and illicit finance both at home and overseas.

AML / KYC

Singapore: $1.4b from Overseas Suspects Surrendered to State

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2024

Police said 15 of 17 suspected money launderers who fled Singapore agreed to surrender assets to end the cases against them.

Sanctions

INTERPOL Publishes Update on How it Handles Sanctions Cases

By Editors | 10/11/2024

In its updated Repository of Practice document, INTERPOL explains how it handles requests for international police cooperation in cases involving sanctions violations.

Fintech / Regtech

Interpol-led Operation Takes Down Thousands of Servers Liked to Cybercrime

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2024

Hong Kong Police took more than 1,037 servers offline, while Macau Police took down 291 servers as part of Operation Synergia II.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Sets Policy Approach to AI Development

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2024

The Hong Kong government will promote the development of AI in the financial sector, subject to proper governance and risk mitigation being in place.

AML / KYC

Singapore Raises Concerns Over Surge in Scams on Telegram

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2024

During the first half of 2024, the number of scam cases reported on Telegram spiked by 137%, said Singapore minister Sun Xueling.

Enforcement

Korea Dismantles Mobile Smishing Crime Organisation in Vietnam

By Editors | 24/09/2024

Seven key members of the organisation, including the ringleader, were apprehended. Three have since been repatriated to South Korea.

AML / KYC

Singapore Charges South Korean in S$1.5b TBML Scheme

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/08/2024

The accused hid smuggled cash in tool shipments from Korea and Japan, and then exported gold bars disguised as mechanical tools.