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An investigative collaboration has identified Chen Sokly, the second-in-command of the Prince Group scam syndicate, who operated from Singapore while managing a sophisticated international money-laundering operation that generated US$30 million daily.
Liechtenstein's government is intensifying efforts to identify hackers who breached its confidential registry of beneficial owners affecting 31,000 entities. The July 29-30 intrusion exposed names, residencies, and personal details of fund controllers.
Capital One has defended its decision to shut down banking services for the Trump Organisation, stating the closure followed a thorough anti-money laundering compliance review by specialist professionals.
Three company directors have been charged with money laundering and misappropriation in a case involving millions of ringgit allegedly diverted from NGO funds at Shah Alam Sessions Court.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has arrested a non-governmental organisation's secretary and treasurer in connection with an alleged RM5 million money-laundering operation, marking another major financial crimes investigation.
The Financial Action Task Force has raised fresh alarms over organised crime's sophisticated use of cryptocurrencies to launder billions in illicit proceeds, revealing that despite regulatory progress, dangerous gaps persist in global oversight.
A Singapore corporate services operator has been sentenced to 32 weeks' jail for fabricating financial statements and forging documents on behalf of shell companies linked to the city-state's largest money laundering case involving S$3 billion.
A former company director has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for operating an unlicensed fund management business and laundering money, with six victims losing a combined RM1.263 million.
A convicted member of the notorious Geng Upik organised crime syndicate appeared before Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court today, facing nine money laundering charges involving more than RM800,000.
Jakarta police raids recovered US$26.3 million in gold bars and multiple currencies from locations linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who recently resigned as deputy attorney general for special crimes.
Brunei has imprisoned an Indian national for two years and four months after he admitted to handling BND230,000 in criminal proceeds without verifying their source, in what authorities describe as a coordinated cross-border operation.
Thai authorities have arrested a hospital records officer and government official in a major operation targeting an alleged network that facilitated Chinese nationals obtaining Thai citizenship for their children through fraudulent paternity claims.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation into overseas properties worth RM59 million allegedly connected to the 1MDB scandal, examining claims of corrupt practices and illicit fund transfers.
Singapore authorities have charged four people in connection with a complex gold smuggling scheme that exploited VAT refund systems. The operation involved concealing gold inside signal converters imported from China.
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A former kindergarten teacher has pleaded not guilty to three money laundering charges involving RM133,550 allegedly connected to a scheme facilitating child relocations to New Zealand, raising concerns about organised relocation networks.
A former kindergarten educator has entered a not guilty plea to three money laundering charges at Shah Alam Sessions Court, involving RM133,550 in cash and gold jewellery allegedly connected to illegal activities.
The owner of a popular Geylang porridge restaurant in Singapore has been charged with evading nearly S$3.8 million in taxes and laundering millions in cash and luxury assets including a Lamborghini.