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Money laundering

Malaysian anti-graft agency opens money laundering probe involving IJM Corp

The confirmation of the probe comes just days after rival conglomerate Sunway announced a RM2.71 billion takeover bid for IJM.
The confirmation of the probe comes just days after rival conglomerate Sunway announced a RM2.71 billion takeover bid for IJM.

Rare supercars linked to Prince Group seized in Taiwan set for February auction

A Ferrari Monza SP2 seized by Taipei authorities set to be put up for auction.
A Ferrari Monza SP2 seized by Taipei authorities set to be put up for auction.

Bessent says overseas money transfers are fine if people can prove origin of funds

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to unveil the official Trump Accounts website, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to unveil the official Trump Accounts website, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz/File Photo

Spain arrests dozens of suspected 'Black Axe' crime ring members

Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrested, deported to China; Cambodian citizenship revoked

This frame grab shows guards escorting handcuffed accused scam boss Chen Zhi (centre) off a China Southern plane in Beijing.
This frame grab shows guards escorting handcuffed accused scam boss Chen Zhi (centre) off a China Southern plane in Beijing.

Nigerian court grants bail to ex-justice minister Malami, trial to start in February

S’pore rejects request to release funds from firms linked to alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

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

Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi linked to scams: Authorities to seize more assets in Singapore

On Oct 14, the US and UK announced sweeping sanctions on Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, Prince Group and their known associates.
On Oct 14, the US and UK announced sweeping sanctions on Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, Prince Group and their known associates.

Six arrested, 13 investigated over suspected money mule activities

Scam alert advisory poster seen at a bus stop along Clementi Avenue 4, 15 September 2023. Can be used for stories on scams, anti-scam, scammers, clear channel
Scam alert advisory poster seen at a bus stop along Clementi Avenue 4, 15 September 2023. Can be used for stories on scams, anti-scam, scammers, clear channel

Amazon says over 1,800 North Koreans blocked from applying for jobs at tech giant

CMG20240725-HengYY03 / 王彦燕 / 犯罪示意图 :Crime: Cyber crime concept. [SPH] Computer keyboard with hands in black gloves.Data theft stock photo.Hacker hand in glove.Thief stealing data from a laptop、scam、Online scam, scams, frauds, scammers, phishing, e-commerce scams 、phone scam、work scam 、Singapore dollars、滥用电脑、欺诈、意图、网络、科技犯罪、黑客、诈骗、恐袭
CMG20240725-HengYY03 / 王彦燕 / 犯罪示意图 :Crime: Cyber crime concept. [SPH] Computer keyboard with hands in black gloves.Data theft stock photo.Hacker hand in glove.Thief stealing data from a laptop、scam、Online scam, scams, frauds, scammers, phishing, e-commerce scams 、phone scam、work scam 、Singapore dollars、滥用电脑、欺诈、意图、网络、科技犯罪、黑客、诈骗、恐袭

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.