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Published on 05:17 GMT

How youth in South-east Asia get hooked on illegal online gambling

BANGKOK - “Just one more spin. One more try and I’ll win.” That is what 37-year-old Myo Thant, a Myanmar citizen, tells himself every time he plays the jackpot on the illegal gambling app called ‘818 slots’, better known as the ‘Buffalo’ game because of …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on 11:00 GMT

How youth in Southeast Asia get hooked on illegal online gambling

Illegal online gambling has become “one of the most significant and fastest-growing dimensions of transnational organised crime” in South-east Asia, said the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in a recent report. ST PHOTO: MARA CEPEDA BANGKOK – “Just one more …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on 08:16 GMT

The Shifting Contours of Transnational Cybercrime in the Asia-Pacific

Last week, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its latest report on transnational scam networks, which found that victims from East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand had been defrauded of up to $114.1 billion in …

Source: The Diplomat - Neutral
Published on 13:33 GMT

UN Report Warns Organised Crime Networks Biggest Threat to Asia And Beyond

Photo: Presentation of the UN World Drug Report 2022, with UNODC Research Officer Dr Thomas Pietschmann on the extreme right. Credit: UN Correspondents Association Vienna. - Photo: 2026 By Kalinga Seneviratne BANGKOK, Thailand | 28 July 2026 (IDN) — …

Source: In Depth News - Pending
Published on Jul 27, 2026

India News | RHFL, RCFL Bank Fraud Money Laundering Case: Delhi Court Seeks Response from ED on Amitabh Jhunjhunwala ...

Representative Image (File Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Reliance Housing Finance Limited (RHFL) money laundering case accused Amitabh Jhunjhunwala has filed a bail application before the Rouse Avenue Court. The court has sought a …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on 04:01 GMT

Binance phishes its own staff monthly, India censors BitChat code: Asia Express

Binance ‘red teams’ its own staff every month to keep hackers out Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been running simulated phishing attacks against its own employees for the past four years and can fire staff who repeatedly fail the tests, according to …

Source: Coin Telegraph - Indeterminate
Published on 10:41 GMT

Hong Kong Customs Investigates Local Non-Registered Pearl Transactions Worth Over HK$120,000

Hong Kong Customs detects case of non-registered precious metals and stones dealer carrying out specified transactions Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 27) detected a case involving a local company that conducted transactions of pearls valued at over HK$ …

Source: Bastille Post - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Bangladesh ramps up anti-money laundering reforms before global review

Highlights: Bangladesh ramps up AML reforms ahead of 2027 APG review APG team to assess Bangladesh's preparedness in August Govt conducting five national money laundering risk assessments Bangladesh targets December deadline for risk assessments Govt …

Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
Published on Jul 27, 2026

Global partners are joining the Trump administration and this FBI to take down scam empires for good

FBI Director Kash Patel tells Kayleigh McEnany the agency is taking the fight against fraud worldwide. Patel says scam compounds targeted American seniors and that the FBI is now dismantling those networks from Southeast Asia to the Middle East. NEWYou can …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on Jul 21, 2026

New UNODC Report Reveals Scale Of South-East Asia’s Ever More Interconnected Criminal Economy

Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 3:42 pm Article: UNODC South-East Asia’s criminal ecosystem has undergone a fundamental restructuring, according to a new report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Once-fragmented, locally rooted syndicates have merged into …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Pakistan Unveils Crypto Investigation Unit to Crack Down on Money Laundering

TL;DR Pakistan has created a dedicated crypto investigation unit within the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to address illicit activities involving digital assets. The initiative comes as the country develops a regulatory framework through PVARA, while …

Source: Crypto Economy - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Redirecting Crypto Exchanges to Fight — Rather than Facilitate — Crypto Scams in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian countries can significantly amplify their anti-scam efforts by compelling crypto exchanges to proactively join the fight. Exchanges are not merely the primary gateways through which scam funds flow — they are also the custodians of valuable …

Source: Fulcrum - Neutral
Published on Jul 27, 2026

Indonesia arrests former top graft prosecutor after police raids

Published Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 09:22 AM INDONESIA’S former top graft prosecutor was arrested on suspicion of money laundering, weeks after police raids uncovered US$26 million worth of gold bars and cash at a house he owns. Febrie Adriansyah, who was deputy …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on Jul 27, 2026

HashKey Exchange Launches New Flagship Crypto Trading App

HONG KONG, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK), a comprehensive Asian digital asset group, announced a landmark global product and brand strategy launch with a new flagship Crypto Trading App featuring a “multi-site …

Source: The AI Journal - Pending
Published on Jul 27, 2026

The Triad Connection: China’s Criminal Footprint In Sri Lanka – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Rising Chinese Criminal Activity in Sri Lanka: A violent clash between Chinese gangs in the Chinese-backed Colombo Port City, combined with raids arresting and deporting nearly 700 foreign nationals (mostly Chinese) involved in cyber-scam …

Source: Eurasia Review - Center-right
Published on Jul 23, 2026

UN reports Southeast Asian scam networks cost victims $114B annually

The UNODC's latest threat assessment reveals cyber-fraud losses in the Asia-Pacific region have tripled in just two years, with cryptocurrency playing a central role in laundering the proceeds. Somewhere in Southeast Asia, a warehouse full of …

Source: Crypto Briefing - Neutral
Published on Jul 27, 2026

VCG Markets Secures Seychelles Licence, Bets on AI

Finance Magnates has learned that VCG Markets has acquired a license by the Seychelles Finance Services Authority, expanding its regulatory footprint as it targets rapid growth across emerging markets. The Dubai-headquartered broker, which launched its …

Source: Finance Magnates - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

UNODC says Southeast Asia crime networks stole $114 billion via crypto in 2025

Southeast Asia based scam networks stole between $88.3 billion and $114.1 billion from victims in the Asia Pacific in 2025. The United Nations reported the figures this week. A good chunk of that money flowed through crypto. That’s from a threat assessment …

Source: Cryptopolitan - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Southeast Asian Scam Networks Cost Victims Up to $114B in a Year: UN

Southeast Asia's scam industry has hardened into a single, interconnected criminal economy whose losses now rival the output of entire countries, the United Nations said in a report published Tuesday. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) described …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 13:07 GMT

Hong Kong New CIES Asset Audits: Compliance Risks and Global Advisory Benchmarks

SG, SINGAPORE, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since the relaunch of the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the HKD 30 million threshold has not deterred …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 23:22 GMT

National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee Reviews Financial Crimes ...

Yesterday, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Chairman Warren Davidson (OH-08), held a hearing to examine efforts to strengthen the national anti-money …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 02:02 GMT

Sale Proposal for The Dolphin Company to Grupo Xcaret Threatens 90% Monopoly and Violates Court Rulings

The $20 million transaction would grant Delphinus, a subsidiary of Grupo Xcaret, control over more than 90% of dolphin habitats in Mexico, creating an unprecedented monopoly in the tourism industry. The proposal violates a final ruling by the Mexican …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee Reviews Financial Crimes ...

Yesterday, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Chairman Warren Davidson (OH-08), held a hearing to examine efforts to strengthen the national anti-money …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 09:05 GMT

European Union 'Article 28 Standard' - Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR)

Article 28 customer due diligence standards (10th July 2026). Full AMLR applies from 10 July 2027, for businesses too prove their cross-border verification. UNITED KINGDOM, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 10th July deadline was a quiet one, …

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Published on July 27, 2026 - 19:57 GMT

Attorney General James Urges Congress to Strengthen Oversight of Cryptocurrency Companies to Stop Scams

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today called on Congress to implement stronger regulations on the cryptocurrency market to protect consumers and investors from scams. In written testimony delivered to the Senate Committee on Homeland …

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Published on July 27, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Scalise's Summer Update: Key House Republican Wins of 2026

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement and accompanying summary of House Republican legislative victories showcasing the Conference's record of delivering results for the American people during the first half of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on July 27, 2026 - 04:07 GMT

WSE Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Wise Group plc (NASDAQ: WSE), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen ...

NEW YORK, July 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Wise Group plc (NASDAQ: WSE) resulting from allegations that Wise Group …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Bestselling Angola Reform Book Set for Exclusive Luanda Launch on September 2

The Amazon bestseller will be launched in Luanda this September, offering insight into the reforms that help shaped the country’s oil and gas market. LUANDA, ANGOLA, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crude Oil: Power, Turnaround and Transformation in …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:43 GMT

David Leonard Leads Fairfield, CA Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, David Leonard ranked first among Fairfield's top real estate agents. FAIRFIELD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David Leonard has been ranked the top …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:43 GMT

Matt O'Neil Leads Charleston, SC Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Matt O'Neill ranked first among Charleston's top real estate agents for 2026. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt O'Neill has been …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

David Arustamian Leads Scottsdale, AZ Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, David Arustamian ranked first among Scottsdale's top real estate agents. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David Arustamian has been ranked …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

Aaron Farr Leads Spokane, WA Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Aaron Farr ranked first among Spokane's top real estate agents. SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aaron Farr has been ranked the top real estate …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:29 GMT

Pittsburgh Wealth Management Group Proudly Sponsors Pittsburgh Riverhounds Italian Heritage Night

Michael Battalini and Pittsburgh Wealth Management Group proudly support Italian Heritage Night, celebrating the culture and traditions that shaped Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pittsburgh Wealth …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

Stonehill Reports Sharp Rise in Organizational Design Work as Hiring Freezes and AI Push Companies to Restructure

Consultancy sees rising demand for organizational redesign and role architecture as companies look inward for growth they can no longer hire their way toward TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stonehill, a strategy and …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Tony Vo Leads Sunnyvale, CA Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Tony Vo ranked first among Sunnyvale's top real estate agents. SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Vo has been ranked the top real estate …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:19 GMT

Tom Hughes Leads Highland Park, TX Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Tom Hughes ranked first among Highland Park's top real estate agents. HIGHLAND PARK, TX, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tom Hughes has been ranked the top …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:13 GMT

Service Credit Union becomes the third Founding Partner of the New England Chapter of Folds of Honor

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Folds of Honor New England is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Service Credit Union, which joins the chapter as a full founding partner alongside Dane Street and AON. …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:07 GMT

American buyers bring €980,000 average budgets to Greek Real Estate, new Quarterly Investment Index Shows

BUYGREECE®, the only US-based property technology company for Greek real estate, launches the Greek Property Monitor — quarterly investment data, free to cite. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American buyers …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

Regina Chen Leads Irvine, CA Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales performance, client reviews, and local expertise, Regina Chen ranked first among Irvine's top real estate agents. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Regina Chen has been ranked the top …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

WFG NATIONAL TITLE'S DIRECT TITLE OPERATIONS ACHIEVE 95 NET PROMOTER SCORE IN Q2 2026

A 4.9-star customer rating and world-class NPS® reflect consistent service, active listening, and a companywide commitment to the customer experience IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WFG National Title Insurance …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

Clara Baum Leads Redondo Beach, CA Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales performance, client reviews, and local expertise, Clara Baum ranked first among Redondo Beach real estate agents. REDONDO BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clara Baum has been ranked the top real …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

Jeffery McGonigle Leads Los Angeles, CA Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Jeffery McGonigle ranked first among Los Angeles real estate agents for 2026. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeffery McGonigle has been ranked …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:48 GMT

Alex Greenwood Leads Fort Myers, FL Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Alex Greenwood ranked first among Fort Myers agents for 2026. FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alex Greenwood has been ranked the top real estate agent …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

Katelyn Warren Leads Morristown, TN Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Katelyn Warren ranked first among Morristown, TN real estate agents. MORRISTOWN, TN, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Katelyn Warren has been ranked the top real …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:33 GMT

Haley Overton Leads Bend, OR Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Haley Overton ranked first among Bend's top real estate agents. BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haley Overton has been ranked the top real estate …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Assurance Financial Ranked No. 85 Among Louisiana's Top 100 Private Companies

Recognition underscores Assurance Financial’s dedication to excellence and long-term growth BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assurance Financial, a leading full-service residential mortgage lender, is proud to …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

Johnny Jennings Leads Citrus Heights, CA Real Estate Agent Rankings for 2026

Evaluated on verified sales, client reviews, and local expertise, Johnny Jennings ranked first among Citrus Heights, CA, real estate agents for 2026. CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Johnny Jennings has been …

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