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Money laundering

Teen to be charged over money laundering activities involving losses of at least $9,700

He is expected to be charged with the offence of assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both.
He is expected to be charged with the offence of assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both.

US jails men over IT worker ploy funding North Korea weapons

The pair were involved in a so-called “laptop farms” operation which hosted computers that overseas individuals could remotely log into posing as US-based workers.
The pair were involved in a so-called “laptop farms” operation which hosted computers that overseas individuals could remotely log into posing as US-based workers.

90-year-old woman jailed in South Korea for laundering son’s drug money

The Incheon District Court found that the woman knowingly received and transferred funds linked to narcotics crimes.
The Incheon District Court found that the woman knowingly received and transferred funds linked to narcotics crimes.

Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan speaks during a ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan speaks during a ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

251 suspected scammers, money mules under probe over cases linked to more than $3.9m in losses

The suspects, aged between 16 and 84, are believed to be involved in more than 665 cases of scams.
The suspects, aged between 16 and 84, are believed to be involved in more than 665 cases of scams.

Ex-DSO assistant manager charged with accepting bribes of $230k cash and gifts over 10 years

Poh Beng San was handed 15 charges in the State Courts for obtaining bribes from six people on March 23.
Poh Beng San was handed 15 charges in the State Courts for obtaining bribes from six people on March 23.

Director, secretary of two separate companies charged with money laundering

The duo were each also given two charges under the Companies Act.
The duo were each also given two charges under the Companies Act.

Bolivia arrests accused drug kingpin Marset, transfers him to US

Bolivian security authorities carry out an operation to arrest alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastian Marset, accused of leading the First Uruguayan Cartel and wanted by Interpol for organized crime and money laundering charges, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ipa Ibanez
Bolivian security authorities carry out an operation to arrest alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastian Marset, accused of leading the First Uruguayan Cartel and wanted by Interpol for organized crime and money laundering charges, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ipa Ibanez

Jail for man who helped trio involved in criminal hacking-related activities

Sun Jiao was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail on March 10 after pleading guilty to 10 charges.
Sun Jiao was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail on March 10 after pleading guilty to 10 charges.

Two directors of Capital Asia Investments arrested over suspected money laundering offences

Capital Asia Investments had more than $160 million of assets in bank and securities accounts seized.
Capital Asia Investments had more than $160 million of assets in bank and securities accounts seized.

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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.