National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Issued Digital Asset Regulation
On 26 December 2024, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) issued a regulation to manage crypto asset transactions an...
Hungary Minister of the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Office Sanctioned for Corruption
On 7 January 2025, Antal Rogan, a senior Hungarian official and close aide to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, was sanc...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Issued Circular to Implement Anti-Scam Measure
On December 20, 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular to Authorized Institutions (AIs) to...
Bosnia’s Security Minister Arrested for Money Laundering, and Bribery
On 26 December 2024, Nenad Nešić, Bosnia’s Security Minister and leader of the Democratic People’s Alliance (DNS), ...
Former North Macedonia Deputy Prime Minister Sanctioned for Corruption
On 9 December 2024, Artan Grubi, former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, was sanctioned by the U.S. State ...
Ex-Taiwanese Minister Indicted for Bribery and Corruption
On December 26, 2024, Ko Wen-je, Chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), was indicted for bribery, embezzlemen...
Wolfsberg Group Published Guidance on Payment Transparency
On December 16, 2024, the Wolfsberg Group issued guidance emphasizing the responsibilities of Payment Service Provi...
Australia Government Passed AML/CTF Amendment Bill 2024
On November 29, 2024, the Parliament of Australia passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing ...
Ex-Spain Minister Sentenced for Money Laundering and Corruption
On December 20, 2024, Rodrigo Rato, former IMF director and Spanish politician, was sentenced to four years and nin...
FinCEN Issues Statement on Elder Financial Exploitation
On December 4, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), alongside federal and state regulators, iss...
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Issued Recommendations on Cross-border Payments
On December 12, 2024, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a report titled "Interoperability Across Data F...
Former Nepal Minister Charged for Fraud and Money Laundering
On December 16, 2024, Rabi Lamichhane, former Home Minister and RSP Chair, faced allegations of cooperative fraud, ...