Enforcement

Enforcement

Singapore Police, Crypto Exchanges Prevent S$2.86m in Scam Losses

By Editors | 27/04/2026

A joint operation using advanced blockchain analysis has been hailed as a significant advancement in Singapore’s fight against financial crime involving digital assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Prosecute Four Executives for Spin-Off Market Abuse

By Editors | 27/04/2026

Four executives are accused of using a sham sale and accounting fraud to deceive investors and inflate STX’s share price during a corporate restructuring.

Sanctions

China Lifts Sanctions on Two EU Banks in Reciprocal Move

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

The action follows the EU's removal of two Chinese banks from a sanctions list, though fresh tensions have emerged over a separate, newer sanctions package.

Enforcement

China Targets 'Finfluencers' and AI in Online Ad Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

New rules for financial product marketing are part of a broader push by regulators to govern the entire internet advertising ecosystem, from AI to livestreaming.

Fintech / Regtech

Japanese Insurers Face New Scrutiny Over Toyota Data Breach

By Editors | 26/04/2026

Employees on loan from Tokio Marine, Mitsui Sumitomo, and Aioi Nissay Dowa improperly accessed information, raising fresh compliance concerns for the non-life sector.

AML / KYC

RBI Orders Banks to Compensate Cyber Fraud Victim

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

The order follows an INR 229 million "digital arrest" scam, highlighting bank liability for inadequate monitoring of mule accounts used by fraudsters.

AML / KYC

Hyderabad Police Urge RBI to Overhaul Controls on Mule Accounts

By Editors | 25/04/2026

A major police investigation has uncovered systemic KYC failures and alleged staff collusion in the creation of fraudulent accounts.

AML / KYC

Philippines Establishes New Inter-Agency Rules to Enforce POGO Ban

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2026

New inter-agency procedures aim to strengthen enforcement against illegal offshore gaming operators, focusing on asset seizure and financial intelligence.

AML / KYC

Prince Group Executives Used Tokyo Luxury Real Estate - Reports

By Editors | 25/04/2026

Senior executives linked to the sanctioned Cambodian conglomerate purchased luxury Tokyo properties with cash.