AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

    Enforcement

    Indonesia Police Freeze $10m in Online Gambling Crackdown

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

    The police force have frozen and seized 811 bank accounts linked to illegal online gambling, while three suspects tied to international betting sites have been arrested.

    Enforcement

    Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines and Strikes Off Former Dealer

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

    The exchange said the former dealer engaged in fraudulent practices, including using his deceased father’s name for personal trades.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Macquarie Bank Joins Australian Inter-Bank Anti-Fraud Network

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    Macquarie Bank’s move expands the BioCatch Trust intelligence-sharing platform to cover over 85 percent of Australia’s online banking population.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Police Arrest 29 in Anti-Loan Sharking Crackdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    Since mid-May, four coordinated operations have seen dozens arrested, including minors, for predatory lending and "excessive interest rates".

    Trending

    Wolfsberg Group Publishes Three-Pillar Framework for Effective Monitoring

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    Wolfsberg is calling on financial institutions to move from legacy transaction screening to AI-enabled models with tailored governance.

    AML / KYC

    RBI Urges Banks to Tighten Scrutiny on Pakistan Fund Flows

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    RBI directed lenders to enhance checks on indirect fund transfers from Pakistan, citing high risks of arms financing.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Could Return to FATF Grey List Over Gambling Risks: BSP

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    BSP warnings and data from The Fourth Wall highlight the urgent need for stricter online gambling controls in the Philippines.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Adds 'Deepfake' Guidance to E-Banking Security Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

    The HKMA has expanded its e-banking security framework, adding a new component to tackle deepfake risks and detailing specific verification and customer education practices.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

    FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.

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