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Nov 13
05:05
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Fifth person charged in Singapore over alleged fraud conspiracy linked to Nvidia chips
Shi Bingzhe was handed 41 charges for allegedly consenting to money laundering offences committed by two companies where he was a key officer.
Nov 13
04:56
PH Rappler
Philippines
Court issues arrest warrant vs Quiboloy, others over US extradition request
Quiboloy and two others have been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s most wanted list since 2022
Nov 13
04:34
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Court orders arrest, travel bans for Quiboloy, 2 associates in US extradition case
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Friday that a Makati City trial court has issued arrest warrants and hold departure orders against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader …
Nov 13
04:29
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Sandiganbayan acquits ex-Albay vice governor in bribery case
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has acquitted former Albay vice governor Edcel Greco Alexandre Burce Lagman of indirect bribery and violating the Illegal Numbers Game Act over alleged jueteng operations …
Nov 13
03:47
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Sandiganbayan acquits Grex Lagman of indirect bribery
The Sandiganbayan Third Division acquitted former Albay governor Edcel Greco "Grex" Lagman on indirect bribery and violation of Anti-Illegal Numbers Game law due to insufficient evidence.
Nov 13
03:17
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Ahead of ASEAN Summit, Bangkok urges Naypyidaw to prevent cross-border spillover
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met with Myanmar military regime leader Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw on Nov. 12, pressing for de-escalation along their shared frontier and action …
Nov 13
02:20
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bollywood bolsters security as underworld fears return
Shootings and extortion threats targeting Mumbai stars have fuelled demand for bodyguards, reviving memories of the underworld's influence in the 1990s.
Nov 13
01:29
IN The Hindu
India
Crime Branch arrests Kerala Pravasi Association chief for alleged extortion attempt
The society reportedly received the notice on October 5, directing it to produce documents in connection with alleged financial irregularities, including money laundering
Nov 13
00:10
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Border smuggling halt forces North Koreans to farm tiny plots
Tightened smuggling enforcement along North Korea’s border with China has wiped out a key source of income for border communities in November 2026. The herb smuggling crackdown has ruined once-wealthy traders and …
Nov 13
00:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Witness: Romualdez cash inflows not traceable to DPWH, Co, contractors
MANILA, Philippines — A financial investigator from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said there was a “huge disparity” between the P57 billion in kickbacks the Office of the Ombudsman alleged Leyte Rep. …
Nov 12
21:50
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH strengthens international ties to address plight of Filipinos in scam hubs
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched verification and coordination efforts with foreign law enforcement agencies following reports that hundreds of Filipinos were allegedly being held against their will …
Nov 12
18:49
SG Mothership
Singapore
M’sian man, 31, who smuggled stolen deregistered vehicles from S’pore to M’sia, gets 20 months’ jail & S$1,390 fine
He was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for all classes of vehicles for 18 months.
Nov 12
18:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
AMLC files civil forfeiture case vs Romualdez
MANILA, Philippines—The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has filed a civil forfeiture case that covers the bank accounts of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday. …
Nov 12
12:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ex-UKM centre director charged with 21 counts of money laundering
Muhammad Hussin claims trial to all charges under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
Nov 12
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
AMLC witness: Romualdez’s cash inflows not traced to DPWH, Zaldy Co
MANILA, Philippines — A financial investigator from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has observed that no cash inflows of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez were traceable to the Department of Public Works …
Nov 12
11:41
PH Rappler
Philippines
BIR chief Mendoza goes to Customs, DOF usec Ligon is new tax chief
The BIR continues to face extortion complaints while the Customs bureau is trying to address port congestion and other issues
Nov 12
11:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bukit Aman team going to Pakistan over 130 detained M’sians
Fifty-nine are from Sabah, 57 from Sarawak, and the rest from Johor, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Kelantan.
Nov 12
11:14
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Police uncover trafficking ring arranging brides for China
Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has uncovered a suspected human trafficking ...
Nov 12
09:42
KH CamboJA News
Cambodia
Cambodia Worst in ASEAN at Combating Illicit Trade, Index Finds
Cambodia ranked last among ASEAN countries in its ability to combat illicit trade, according to a report released this week, which cited weak enforcement, corruption, a large informal economy and organized crime.
Nov 12
09:40
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Exodus in Karen State’s Shwe Kokko as Chinese-run cyber scams relocate to Payathonzu
An undisclosed number of Chinese nationals allegedly involved in transnational cyber scam operations have been relocated south along the Thai-Myanmar border from Shwe Kokko in Myawaddy Township to Payathonzu in Kyain Seikgyi …
Nov 12
08:53
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Seven scam syndicates targeting victims overseas busted in Sarawak, 28 foreigners among 42 held
KUCHING, Nov 12 — Police have dismantled seven online scam syndicates operating in Sarawak and arrested 42 individ...
Nov 12
08:53
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
10 arrested in fake concert ticket crackdown
Police on Thursday said they had arrested 10 people in a two-day operation against the sale of fake concert tickets and related money laundering, after mule accounts linked to the cases were …
Nov 12
08:52
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Saifuddin to suggest declassifying Pardons Board meeting minutes to Cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told Parliament today that he would try...
Nov 12
08:48
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Chiang Mai mayor among 79 suspects in major fake ID crackdown
Thai officials launched a major crackdown on an alleged identity document fraud network in Chiang Mai today, November 12, with 79 arrest warrants linked to a scheme involving foreign nationals and corrupt …
Nov 12
08:33
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Four men convicted in Wang Kelian mass graves case repatriated to Thailand
KANGAR, Nov 12 — Six Thai nationals, including four convicted in a case linked to migrant smuggling camps and the...
Nov 12
06:54
PH GMA Network
Philippines
AMLC: No bank records of contractor, DPWH sending money to Romualdez
A witness from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said Thursday the P560.5-million worth of remittances that went to the bank account of suspended Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez during his tenure as House …
Nov 12
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Ombudsman suspends Cavite town mayor amid illegal gambling probe
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman imposed a preventive suspension against Rosario, Cavite Mayor Jose Voltaire Ricafrente over his alleged involvement in gambling activities at a casino in Bacolod City. …
Nov 12
05:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
7 online scam syndicates busted, 42 held by Sarawak police
Police also seized equipment worth about RM230,000 from the raided premises.
Nov 12
04:46
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
2 Pinoys among 5 indicted in Guam child sex sting
GUAM—Two Filipinos were among five individuals indicted by a federal grand jury in Guam for allegedly attempting to entice minors into unlawful sexual activity following a coordinated undercover operation by US federal …
Nov 12
03:48
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Najib’s immediate family can stay with him during house arrest, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Only immediate family members are permitted to reside in the same house as Datuk Seri Mohd...
Nov 12
03:21
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Najib’s request to have 2 homes for house arrest rejected, says Saifuddin
Home minister says the government will stick to the Federal Territories Pardons Board’s decision to gazette only the Langgak Duta residence for Najib Razak's house arrest.
Nov 12
02:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Publicising house arrest SOPs will clear uncertainty, say lawyers
They say it will also provide a 'template' for similar cases in the future.
Nov 12
01:47
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Kim Go-eun, Gang Dong-won to star in new Netflix series
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- Actors Kim Go-eun and Gang Dong-won have been cast in...
Nov 11
23:36
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia ranks 138th globally in illicit trade vulnerability index
The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) Tuesday released a report placing Cambodia last among ASEAN members and 138th globally out of 158 countries, highlighting the Kingdom’s vulnerability to illicit trade …
Nov 11
19:33
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Hyesan street food vendors squeezed by soaring prices
Street food vendors in Hyesan are struggling to survive as ingredient costs soar in November 2026. Raising prices drives customers away, but holding prices steady leaves vendors with almost no profit. Hyesan …
Nov 11
19:29
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia, UN and EU urge action on online exploitation
Cambodia and the European Union called for international cooperation to combat human trafficking and online exploitation, while the United Nations said criminal networks use social media, artificial intelligence and digital platforms to …
Nov 11
19:18
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia expands crackdown as online scam networks adopt new tactics
Cambodia is extending its crackdown on online scam operations into local communities as criminal networks adopt sophisticated tactics to avoid detection, posing new challenges for law enforcement, anti-trafficking official Chou Bun Eng …
Nov 11
16:05
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Nepomuceno breaks silence on BOC revamp rumors
BUREAU of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno on Wednesday sought to end speculation about his tenure, saying the agency has received no official directive from Malacañang ordering a change in leadership.In a …
Nov 11
15:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Umno ignoring public anger over payment of RM50mil fine, says Melaka DAP chief
Khoo Poay Tiong says voters will have to decide 'how to respond' when they go to the polls on Saturday.
Nov 11
15:16
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Police uncover Russian-Ukrainian syndicate recruiting mercenaries
Indonesian National Police have uncovered the operational structure of an international human trafficking network ...
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