Money laundering

Jail for ex-directors of corporate service provider who incorporated 109 firms to launder scam funds

About 16 of the companies received more than US$14.6 million in fraudulent funds from victims in multiple countries

The Straits Times previously reported that Su Binghai had fled Singapore the same night police raids over the money laundering case took place in Singapore on Aug 15, 2023.

S$3b money laundering case: 8 companies in Singapore blacklisted over their links to 2 fugitives

[SINGAPORE] Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the S$3 billion money laundering ca...

Jho Low (left) and Chen Zhi pulled off colossal financial crimes because the system was flawed.
THINKING ALOUD

Jho Low, Chen Zhi: Two fugitives, two ecosystems

These high-profile frauds expose an uneasy truth about financial oversight in South-east Asia

Tan Yew Kiat was arrested this week after the Singapore Police Force conducted a series of raids.

Authorities draw links to car leasing companies in Singapore as US money laundering probe widens

Police raid SRS Auto’s premises and arrest sole proprietor Tan Yew Kiat

Exchanges are important in the crypto financial system because they allow customers to set up accounts, store funds, and make payments – analogous to traditional banks.

Crypto giants moved billions in illegal funds despite crackdown

Regulators and law enforcement have tried to push crypto exchanges to implement anti-money laundering safeguards

Su Binghai had purchased nine luxury central London apartments for $27 million just one week after he fled Singapore.

S$3 billion money laundering case: Two suspects on the run spent S$70 million on UK properties

One of the suspects, Su Binghai, bought nine apartments in London just a week after he escaped police raids.

JPMorgan has grown to one of the largest banks in Germany, drawn to its large wealthy customer base, stable regulatory environment and fintech scene.

JPMorgan hit with record 45-million-euro fine from German watchdog over money-laundering lapses

The lender says the fine concerns past issues and that delays in SAR filings did not hinder probes

Dinosaur fossils are displayed at auction house Christie's in London.

Britain seizes dinosaur bones from Singapore-based businessman Su Binghai in crime proceeds case

Fossilised skeletons of two Allosauruses and a Stegosaurus are among assets seized by NCA

Chen Zhi, 38, was indicted by a US court on charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.

Hong Kong freezes HK$2.75 billion of assets tied to Prince Group syndicate

Singapore authorities have also recently seized over S$150 million in assets linked to the company