The Latest FinCrime News from South Asia
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Sri Lanka Faces High Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Risk from Drug Trafficking
Sri Lanka Money Laundering Risks and Terrorism Financing Threats have escalated, prompting the Central Bank to issue a high alert ahead of critical international regulatory evaluations.
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Sri Lanka intensifies AML efforts to avoid FATF grey list impact
President Dissanayake leads the Sri Lanka Third Mutual Evaluation response to avoid the economic penalties of the FATF grey list through rapid legal reforms.
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India Fines Non-Compliant Crypto Platforms Amid Privacy Coin Ban
The Financial Intelligence Unit of India has implemented a strict Anti-Money Laundering Framework for Privacy Coins, fining non-compliant platforms up to 9.27 crore rupees to curb anonymous digital asset transactions.
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Sri Lanka Governor Warns of Devastating 2026 Financial Integrity Review
Sri Lanka faces a high stakes anti money laundering evaluation in 2026. Failure to meet standards could lead to grey listing and severe economic consequences, according to Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
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49 Crypto Firms Now Under FIU-India Watch to Prevent Money Laundering
India has registered 49 crypto exchanges with the FIU to bolster Crypto Compliance and combat money laundering through virtual digital assets.
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Reserve Bank of India Amends KYC Rules for Commercial Banks Effective Immediately
The RBI issued an immediate update to KYC rules for commercial banks to clarify Centralized KYC Registry responsibilities and strengthen AML oversight.
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India and Italy Unite to Block Terror Money Networks
A joint India Italy initiative targeting terror financing enhances global disruption efforts and strengthens operational cooperation between both governments.
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Mauritius Braces for 2027 FATF Review as Financial Crime Risks Intensify
Mauritius prepares for the 2027 FATF evaluation as financial crime risk concerns grow and the Ravatomanga matter raises questions about supervisory readiness.
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Uzbek Student’s Crypto Donations Unmask South Korea’s Biggest Terrorism Financing Case
The South Korean terror financing case reveals how virtual assets, diaspora fundraising, and front charities merge into complex money laundering networks under modern AML scrutiny.
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Sri Lanka Faces a Make-or-Break Moment in AML Reform
The Sri Lanka AML case reveals how persistent money laundering schemes and enforcement weaknesses threaten financial stability ahead of the 2026 FATF evaluation.
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India Cracks Down on 25 Offshore Crypto Exchanges for Money Laundering
India’s crackdown on 25 offshore crypto exchanges highlights growing money laundering risks and shows how regulators are tightening oversight on digital assets.
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Sri Lanka FIU fines Casinos: Bally’s, Bellagio, and NSB penalized
Cash-heavy casinos and a state bank faced FIU fines for flawed reporting, weak sanctions screening, and broken account suspension controls, spotlighting compliance engineering gaps.
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Kuwait, India, and Iraq Forge New AML Intelligence Pact
New MoUs between Kuwait, India, and Iraq reinforce Kuwait anti-money laundering efforts, boosting cross-border financial intelligence and CFT cooperation.
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Powerful Unity Drives India and Egypt’s Counterterror Cooperation
Exploring India-Egypt counter-terrorism cooperation through tech innovations, financing safeguards, joint training, and legal frameworks to counter threats.
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Binance Strengthens KYC Compliance in India for AML Regulations
Binance strengthens its KYC requirements in India to meet AML regulations and ensure safer operations for users.
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Ex-Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth Arrested: Shocking Money-Laundering Scandal
Pravind Jugnauth money laundering case shakes Mauritius, raising concerns over corruption and financial transparency in the country’s political elite.
Other News From South Asia
Sri Lanka Faces High Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Risk from Drug Trafficking
Sri Lanka Money Laundering Risks and Terrorism Financing Threats have escalated, prompting the Central Bank to issue a high alert ahead of critical international regulatory evaluations.
Sri Lanka intensifies AML efforts to avoid FATF grey list impact
President Dissanayake leads the Sri Lanka Third Mutual Evaluation response to avoid the economic penalties of the FATF grey list through rapid legal reforms.
India Fines Non-Compliant Crypto Platforms Amid Privacy Coin Ban
The Financial Intelligence Unit of India has implemented a strict Anti-Money Laundering Framework for Privacy Coins, fining non-compliant platforms up to 9.27 crore rupees to curb anonymous digital asset transactions.