AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    New Zealand Pushes Cook Islands for Quicker Action on Sanctioned Vessels

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

    New Zealand has been pressuring the Cook Islands over the slow removal from its ship registry of 'shadow fleet' vessels linked to Russia and Iran.

    Enforcement

    Stolen Bitcoin Returned to South Korean Prosecutors - Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    Authorities believe the thief returned 320.88 BTC because of prosecutors' efforts to coordinate with crypto exchanges to prevent any cash-outs.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Mandates Development of New National AML Strategy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

    A presidential directive orders all government agencies to help draft a new national strategy for 2026-2030 and prepare for the next mutual evaluation in 2027.

    Enforcement

    Korean AML Regulator Loses Court Appeal Over Crypto Fine

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    A Seoul court has rejected KoFIU's appeal over a KRW 2 billion fine in a ruling that has broader implications on larger case involving Upbit.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Identifies Cybercrime and Swindling as Top Illicit Finance Threats

    By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2026

    STR analysis identifies the US, Australia, and the UK as the top source countries for inward remittances tied to child exploitation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Notifies New IT Rules to Regulate AI and Tackle Deepfakes

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2026

    New IT rules require social media and other intermediaries to label AI-generated content and remove unlawful posts, including deepfakes, within three hours.

     

    Enforcement

    Louis Vuitton Fined in Dutch AML Case Linked to China Resale Scheme

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

    The luxury brand's Dutch arm will pay €500,000 for failing to prevent a scheme that used 'Daigou' trade to launder illicit funds.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Deploying AI and Nvidia GPUs to Combat Crypto Manipulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

    The FSS is upgrading its VISTA surveillance platform in response to a surge in suspicious transactions and illegal cross-border remittances.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia: MyDigital ID Partners Banks, Fintechs to Roll Out Digital Verification

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

    MyDigital ID has partnered with 15 banks and fintech firms to integrate real-time e-verification into onboarding and transactions to combat digital fraud.

    Enforcement

    Pakistan, Sri Lanka to Forge Joint Strategy on Cybercrime, Financial Fraud

    By Editors | 17/02/2026

    The two nations have agreed to enhance security cooperation and conduct joint law enforcement training to combat transnational criminal mafias.

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