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Tax evasion

Malaysia drops appeal against acquittal of ex-PM Najib’s wife Rosmah in money laundering, tax evasion case

Rosmah Mansor was acquitted of 12 charges of money laundering and five charges of failing to declare her income.
Rosmah Mansor was acquitted of 12 charges of money laundering and five charges of failing to declare her income.

Cuba sentences former economy minister to life in prison for corruption, espionage

Over $7 million in fines meted out for tax evasion at Singapore checkpoints from Jan to Oct 2025

(Clockwise from left) A pewter Bearbrick collectible figurine, fishing lures intended for commercial purpose and luxury bags and jewellery were among the items offenders tried to bring into Singapore undeclared.
(Clockwise from left) A pewter Bearbrick collectible figurine, fishing lures intended for commercial purpose and luxury bags and jewellery were among the items offenders tried to bring into Singapore undeclared.

Travel ban on Victor Hartono casts spotlight on Indonesia’s richest family: Analysts

Mr Victor Hartono, the CEO of Indonesian conglomerate PT Djarum and eldest son of billionaire Robert Budi Hartono, has been barred from leaving Indonesia.
Mr Victor Hartono, the CEO of Indonesian conglomerate PT Djarum and eldest son of billionaire Robert Budi Hartono, has been barred from leaving Indonesia.

Indonesia bars tycoon’s son from travel amid tax probe

The investigation comes as President Prabowo Subianto steps up efforts to tighten oversight of Indonesia’s powerful business families.
The investigation comes as President Prabowo Subianto steps up efforts to tighten oversight of Indonesia’s powerful business families.

Thai court orders ex-PM Thaksin to pay $706m tax bill over sale of his telecoms firm: Reports

(FILES) Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on September 9, 2025, ahead of a ruling on whether he properly served a prison term in 2023. Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has applied for a royal pardon to reduce his one-year prison sentence, his lawyer told reporters on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)
(FILES) Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on September 9, 2025, ahead of a ruling on whether he properly served a prison term in 2023. Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has applied for a royal pardon to reduce his one-year prison sentence, his lawyer told reporters on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

S’pore needs to keep up with global tax changes to stay competitive in tough times: Jeffrey Siow

The Government is closely monitoring international developments regarding the global tax regime, and if necessary, review its approach, said SMS Jeffrey Siow.
The Government is closely monitoring international developments regarding the global tax regime, and if necessary, review its approach, said SMS Jeffrey Siow.

Man under Customs probe for not declaring over $30k of Pokemon cards at airport

A 25-year-old Singaporean man was found to have undeclared assorted Pokemon trading cards worth more than $30,000 in total.
A 25-year-old Singaporean man was found to have undeclared assorted Pokemon trading cards worth more than $30,000 in total.

Diamonds and drones: Pakistan tax unit scans social media for evasion

FILE PHOTO: Shopkeepers display bridal dresses to customers at a shop in a cloth market in Karachi, Pakistan September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Shopkeepers display bridal dresses to customers at a shop in a cloth market in Karachi, Pakistan September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo

Milan’s boom masks a silent tax revolution

FILE PHOTO: A view shows Milan's skyline during sunset, Italy, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A view shows Milan's skyline during sunset, Italy, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

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