Interpol

AML / KYC

Metaverse Tools Crucial in Fight Against Cryptocurrency Crime: INTERPOL

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/01/2024

Interpol’s white paper highlights blockchain forensics as a vital tool in combating Metacrimes linked to cryptocurrencies, including money laundering and fraud.

AML / KYC

Singapore Money Laundering Case Tops S$3bn in Assets

By Editors | 22/01/2024

Warrants of arrest and Interpol Red Notices have also been issued against two more Cambodian nationals for money laundering offences.

Enforcement

INTERPOL: $300m in Assets Seized in Latest HAECHI Operation

By Mark Johnston | 20/12/2023

The latest HAECHI operation resulted in nearly 3,500 arrests and the blocking of over 82,000 bank accounts linked to cyber-enabled scams.

Enforcement

Former Bank of China Branch Head Jailed for Life for Embezzlement

By Editors | 15/12/2023

Xu Guojun and accomplices embezzled and misappropriated over $323mn in China’s banking sector’s biggest-ever corruption case.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Montenegro Court Approves Extradition of Terra Founder

By Mark Johnston | 27/11/2023

The court said both South Korea and the US have met Montenegro’s legal requirements for Do Kwon’s extradition.

AML / KYC

FATF Calls for Action to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

Cyber-enabled fraud and related money laundering are facilitated by professional enablers, money mules, shell companies, and different types of FIs including VASPs.

Enforcement

Philippines: Immigration Officer Jailed for Falsifying Wirecard COO Travel Records

By Mark Johnston | 25/10/2023

The immigration officer was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with travel records for Jan Marsalek, who is wanted by INTERPOL.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Sentences Ex-Wirecard Employee to Jail

By Editors | 11/10/2023

The former junior finance executive was sentenced to ten weeks in jail for helping a supervisor embezzle S$47,000.

AML / KYC

FATF, INTERPOL Host Second Ever Joint Engagement on Asset Recovery

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2023

FATF president T Raja Kumar said there needs to be a major mindset and culture shift to focus on asset recovery as a national law enforcement priority.