Money laundering

Former Citiraya CEO hit with fresh charges spanning corruption, money laundering

New allegations shed more light on one of Singapore’s largest embezzlement scandals

The Republic emerged with stronger ratings than its previous Financial Action Task Force assessment in 2016.

Singapore earns top rating in fight against financial crime despite shadow of S$3 billion money laundering scandal

Despite high marks, a global watchdog flags gaps in sanctions and oversight of certain sectors

In the age of complex transnational financial crime, the future of anti-money laundering depends on the integrity of those who stand at the system’s entry points.

Gatekeepers or conduits? Fortifying Singapore’s incorruptibility

Even with strong regulations, professional intermediaries remain attractive entry points for criminals

The Monetary Authority of Singapore issued a 16-year and seven-year prohibition order against two former bankers involved in Singapore's largest money laundering scandal.

MAS issues prohibition orders against ex-bankers involved in S$3 billion money laundering scandal

The two former bankers are barred from conducting any MAS-regulated activities and cannot participate in the management of any financial institution

The Court of Appeal found that a provision in the cross-border insolvency framework bars foreign representatives from bringing claims over transactions that predate the law.

Liquidators lose appeal to sue StanChart, BSI over dodgy 1MDB deals

The appellants are pursuing other ‘workarounds’, such as winding up the relevant entities involved

On Monday, Taiwan put 33 luxury cars, including Ferraris, up for auction after they were seized as part of the investigation.

Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group

The transnational scam industry has emerged in South-east Asia during the pandemic

Watches seized by the police in their investigation into Chen Zhi's scam syndicate.

Assets seized in connection with Chen Zhi’s transnational scam syndicate total over S$500 million, says Singapore police

Three Singaporeans have been arrested so far for their suspected involvement in money laundering offences

The assets, including luxury condominiums, yachts and cars, were frozen by the Anti-Money Laundering Office in December.

Thailand moves to seize US$420 million assets linked to scammers

Assets facing confiscation include those belonging to alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

IJM said its chairman Krishnan Tan had met with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and was cooperating fully with authorities.

Malaysian anti-graft agency opens money laundering probe involving IJM

The confirmation of the probe comes just days after Sunway announced a US$2.71 billion takeover bid for IJM

Chen Zhi’s troubles started on Oct 14, 2025, after the US and Britain announced sweeping sanctions on him, his Prince Group and his close associates.

Singapore rejects request to release funds from firms linked to alleged Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi

[SINGAPORE] A district judge from the State Courts has dismissed the application made by a former employee of alleged Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, for the release of seized funds.