The operation was used to test a new worldwide stop-payment mechanism which Interpol plans to fully embed in police communication channels next year.
December 1, 2021The six-month operation led to 585 arrests, more than 1,600 bank account freezes, and the interception of USD 83 million in illicit funds.
June 2, 2021Part of the laundered funds came from 55 victims of investment frauds and romance scams, police say.
April 16, 2021At least SGD 1 billion was invested for the purported sale and purchase of nickel, making the case one of the largest financial fraud cases in Singapore.
March 23, 2021The effective use of technology to support onboarding and ensure effective information sharing has become even more important, the FATF says.
December 18, 2020