With the recent flurry of money laundering crackdowns happening in the country of Singapore, it appears that Chinese family offices are having an observable decline within the city-state of the country.  One is cased to suspect: do these Chinese offices have something to hide? How did the Money Laundering investigations begin? These money laundering investigations all began after the Singaporean …

The case involves 10 foreigners who were arrested in Singapore on Aug 15, 2023, for their alleged involvement in a massive, transnational money laundering scheme. The suspects are believed to be part of a syndicate that used forged documents and shell companies to launder money from various sources, such as illegal online gambling, drug trafficking, and tax evasion. The authorities …

Singapore police have uncovered one of the world’s largest money laundering cases, involving more than S$2.8 billion (US$2 billion) worth of assets seized or frozen from 10 suspects of Chinese origin. The case has exposed the dark side of Singapore’s bid to attract the world’s super-rich, as well as the links between online gambling, cybercrime and transnational crime syndicates. The …

In the intricate tapestry of high-stake financial investigations, an astonishing chapter has unraveled. Su Jianfeng, one of the key players in Singapore’s largest money-laundering probe, now faces the shadow of additional forgery charges. The accusation revolves around his alleged submission of falsified documents to banks in an attempt to shroud the origins of funds streaming into his accounts. What is …

Singaporean police have increased their efforts to prevent money laundering by a Chinese criminal organization, confiscating further properties associated with the group. The move demonstrates Singapore’s commitment to preserving the integrity of its financial system and ensuring the country’s status as a safe and secure global financial hub. The increased crackdown on the Chinese money laundering organization follows a thorough …

Singaporean authorities have arrested three Chinese nationals and seven individuals holding Chinese passports in connection with a significant money laundering operation. The arrests highlight the continued efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat financial crimes and ensure the integrity of the global financial system. The arrests come as a result of a comprehensive investigation by Singaporean authorities into a complex …

Malaysia – The wife of former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng, who is accused of conspiring to steal and launder money from 1MDB and is on trial in the United States, is certain that “truth” will prevail and save her husband. Lim Hwee Bin, the last defense witness, asserted that the US$35 million (RM147 million) the US government claimed was …

Malaysia – Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz’s spouse, Datuk Tawfiq Ayman, has been connected to 1Malaysia Development Berhad, according to the Singapore police (1MDB). The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) said earlier this month that they are awaiting approval from Singapore to visit the island nation and continue their 1MDB-related probe into Tawfiq. Datuk Mohd Kamarudin Md Din, deputy director of …

Malaysia – A former Goldman Sachs banker testified on Tuesday that a fugitive Malaysian financier received backing from associates of former US President Donald Trump for a potential settlement of an inquiry into the misappropriation of funds from the 1MDB investment fund. On the sixth day of his evidence in the trial of Roger Ng, another former Goldman banker, Tim …

A former Democrat spokesperson wants to overturn the prosecution ‘s decision not to appeal last year’s acquittal of Panthongtae “Wood” Shinawatra on money laundering charges. Last November, the Central Criminal Court for Graft and Bribery convicted the son of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of plotting and colluding for money laundering. Current Deputy Speaker of the Democratic Party, Chao Meekuad, …