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A former bank analyst has been sentenced to three years in jail by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for conducting unlicensed securities activities and fraudulently using a Unit Trust Consultant title without proper regulatory approval.
Police have dismantled a sprawling online gambling network operating across the Klang Valley, arresting 161 suspects and seizing operations handling an estimated RM27 million daily in World Cup betting.
The president of a Sabah-based NGO has been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission following allegations that he misappropriated RM2 million that was earmarked for building a cultural facility.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrests two officials from a non-governmental organisation suspected of moving RM5 million through illicit financial channels.
A Singapore corporate services provider has been sentenced to 32 weeks in jail for fabricating financial records on behalf of shell companies involved in the city-state's largest money laundering operation, which saw 10 foreigners convicted.
The MACC has restored access to all frozen bank accounts belonging to Padini Holdings and its subsidiaries following completion of its investigation. No directors or employees face charges.
Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim has alleged that Malaysia's pension fund KWAP was deliberately deceived into investing RM200 million in eFishery, with company management accused of manipulating financial records to facilitate the fraud.
Police in Melaka have arrested 21 Chinese nationals suspected of operating a sophisticated investment fraud syndicate. The operation targeted unsuspecting victims through non-existent investment platforms, prompting authorities to intensify efforts against transnational financial crimes.
The Securities Commission has prosecuted three brothers at separate Kuala Lumpur Sessions Courts for operating unlicensed capital market activities, marking the regulator's continued enforcement against financial misconduct.
The Securities Commission has charged three brothers across multiple Kuala Lumpur courts for conducting unlicensed securities dealing operations. They face potential fines up to RM10 million or decade-long prison sentences.
A former company director has been sentenced to five years in jail by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for running an unlicensed fund management operation and laundering money. Six victims lost RM1.263 million in the scheme.
Japanese police have arrested nine people for allegedly running a payment system that allowed customers within Japan to illegally access overseas online casinos. The operation involved approximately $2.1 billion in transfers.
A former civil servant has been remanded in custody after allegedly fabricating documents to fraudulently secure approximately RM300,000 in government financial assistance. Authorities are investigating the scheme.
Two co-founders of Fullerton Healthcare Corporation have been fined a combined S$160,000 for falsifying entertainment expense claims totalling over S$211,000, which was channelled to assist a third individual whose case remains pending.
A 51-year-old Indian national has been imprisoned for two years and four months in Brunei for his role as a courier in moving BND230,000 in criminal proceeds without verifying their origin.
A 47-year-old Singapore businessman already convicted of bribery has been handed more than 100 additional charges relating to fraudulent investment schemes worth over S$50 million, marking a significant escalation in legal troubles.
Thai authorities have arrested a hospital medical-records officer and district official in Thonburi in connection with an alleged birth-registration racket that enabled Chinese nationals to secure Thai citizenship for their children through fraudulent paternity claims.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has initiated a formal investigation into a US$13 million overseas property reportedly linked to 1MDB misappropriation, continuing efforts to recover assets from the scandal.
A water supply company worker in Seremban has been charged with defrauding two women of a combined RM108,500. The cases were heard separately in magistrate's courts, raising concerns about scams targeting vulnerable victims.
Arya Bolurfrushan, founder of Abu Dhabi-based AppliedAI and former Goldman Sachs banker, has pleaded guilty to participating in an extensive insider trading scheme involving attorneys from top-tier law firms passing confidential merger details to traders.
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Authorities in Kedah have detained three individuals, including two company directors, as part of an investigation into an alleged RM20 million financing arrangement for paddy and rice procurement that apparently never materialised.
Authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of orchestrating a RM20 million fraud scheme involving falsified documentation presented to secure loans from a financial institution.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained three suspects, among them two directors from the rice and padi sector, in connection with a RM20 million trade financing scheme involving allegedly fraudulent documentation.
Police have arrested a woman and her two adult children after orchestrating a welfare aid scam that defrauded an elderly woman of RM8,000 worth of jewellery. Authorities recovered the items from a pawnshop.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's unwavering stance on fugitive businessman Jho Low, stating that the country will not be swayed by any potential US pardon decision. Malaysia's position remains rooted in the rule of law.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that only the King, Sultan Ibrahim, possesses constitutional authority to revoke Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Financial Crime Centre advisory board.
A former kindergarten teacher in Shah Alam entered a not guilty plea to three money laundering charges involving RM133,550 in cash and jewellery allegedly derived from criminal activity.
The proprietor of a well-known Geylang porridge establishment faces 30 charges including tax evasion and money laundering, with investigators uncovering millions in undeclared income and luxury assets.
The opposition leader has demanded the government clarify why former MACC chief Azam has been appointed as adviser to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre while facing investigations himself.
Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin has demanded government clarification on the appointment of former MACC chief Azam Baki as adviser to the National Financial Crime Prevention Centre, citing unresolved corporate shareholding disputes.
Singapore's High Court has rejected Standard Chartered's appeal to dismiss a $2.7 billion lawsuit linked to the 1MDB scandal, clearing the path for the case to proceed to full trial on allegations of dishonest assistance and anti-money laundering breaches.
Ex-Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu has publicly questioned why former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki was present at a National Financial Crime Prevention Centre advisory board meeting, raising governance concerns.
A 65-year-old former bank manager in Singapore faces charges after allegedly taking S$1.8 million from a bank vault over 16 months, using the funds to repay debts and finance gambling activities.
A Shanghai resident with a prior fraud conviction deceived a migrant worker couple he had known for 30 years, siphoning over 700,000 yuan by posing as owner of a vacant flat and changing its locks. He was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Thai customs authorities have arrested a 31-year-old Myanmar national attempting to smuggle over 23 million baht across the Thai-Myanmar border via the Mae Sai Friendship Bridge, with cash concealed in dried food containers.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reversed its earlier freeze on bank accounts belonging to HG Power Transmission Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Rohas Tecnic Bhd, along with accounts of the company's officers.
A former officer at Islamic Relief Malaysia (Ikram) has been charged with laundering approximately RM18 million. Authorities allege he used company accounts to fund purchases of high-end vehicles including a Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 and Porsche 911 Turbo S.
Authorities have dismantled a perfume investment syndicate operating from KL Eco City, arresting six suspects in a coordinated operation. The scam targeted investors promising returns through exclusive fragrance schemes.
Malaysia's online fraud losses nearly doubled to RM2.97 billion in 2025, up from RM1.57 billion in 2024. Investment scams remain the costliest threat, while recovery efforts show modest improvement.
A retired senior Melaka state civil servant appeared in court today accused of misappropriating more than RM60,000 and defrauding executive council members through seven separate counts.
Nepal arrested former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on money laundering allegations, marking an escalation in the current government's anti-corruption campaign targeting officials from earlier regimes.
A humanitarian organisation convened more than 100 defrauded investors in Kuala Lumpur, pressing authorities to accelerate their inquiries into 18 firms allegedly orchestrating large-scale investment cons.
Indonesia's parliament has passed legislation granting sweeping legal immunity to buyers of Danantara sovereign wealth fund bonds, prompting warnings from economists and financial experts that the protections could facilitate money laundering and undermine tax enforcement.
Police in Perak have dismantled a fraudulent scratch-and-win lottery operation, apprehending five suspects accused of swindling two elderly women out of more than RM77,000 in combined valuables across Ipoh and Taiping.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating over 1,600 companies in connection with the Daya Kerjaya fraud case, marking one of the largest corporate probes in recent Malaysian history.
A Malaysian court has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho collaborated directly to misappropriate billions of ringgit from 1Malaysia Development Bhd, operating as coordinated partners in the nation's largest financial scandal.
Malaysia's High Court has described the 1MDB scandal as a financial plunder of such extraordinary scale that it eclipses even notorious historical figures in its brazenness, positioning it among the world's most significant kleptocracy cases.
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has launched a sweeping operation against an illegal forex investment network, freezing 77 bank accounts and seizing over THB65 million in cash across five provinces.
A Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia official has denied 158 charges of abusing his position for personal gain worth RM98.3 million, committed over five years. The case marks a significant accountability test for civil society organisations.
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Malaysia's online fraud losses have nearly doubled to RM2.97 billion in 2025, according to the Inspector-General of Police, marking an 87% surge in reported cases and prompting renewed public awareness efforts.
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A Malaysian High Court judge has issued a sweeping 809-page judgment in Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1MDB trial, using stark historical comparisons to underscore the extraordinary magnitude of the sovereign wealth fund scandal.
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A High Court judge has disclosed that former PM Najib Razak's absence of remorse and direct participation in diverting 1MDB funds were decisive factors in imposing his 12-year prison sentence and RM13 billion fine.
Romance scams are rapidly becoming one of the world's most lucrative cybercrimes, with fraudsters using fake identities and emotional manipulation to steal millions from unsuspecting targets worldwide.