‘Crocodile of Wall Street’ sentenced to 18 months for bitcoin laundering role
The stolen bitcoin, now valued in the billions, was linked to one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, report says.
Tue Nov 19 2024
High Court orders Najib to enter defence in 1MDB case
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will have to defend himself against four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan, already sentenced to death, faces trial on new charges
Truong My Lan is facing charges of obtaining property by fraud, money laundering and illegal cross-border money transfers.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Malaysia freezes bank accounts linked to GISB after child abuse allegations
The bank accounts, holding over RM580,000, are under investigation for alleged money laundering and religious offences.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Philippines' ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives in Manila after deportation from Indonesia
Alice Guo is accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and laundering more than 100 million pesos ($1.79 million).
Fri Sep 06 2024
No decision yet on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges
Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul told Judge K. Muniandy that the representation is pending.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Donation misappropriation probe: MACC freezes 20 bank accounts
The accounts belong to individuals and companies believed to have received funds from the public through an online fundraising platform.
Mon Jul 15 2024
No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's money laundering and tax evasion trial continued, despite no response from the AGC to her dismissal request.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say
Police said Truong My Lan had illegally transferred $1.5 billion out of Vietnam and moved $3 billion into the country.
Thu Jun 06 2024
High Court dismisses Guan Eng, wife and Phang's bid to strike out bribery charges
Trio to face corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million.
Fri May 03 2024
Panama Papers trial begins in Panama, eight years after scandal broke
Twenty-seven people face money laundering charges in the first trial that began in Panama.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Aman Palestin: Executive Chairman, CEO among three individuals charged with CBT, cheating, money laundering
They were charged with with 164 counts of CBT, cheating and money laundering involving tens of millions of ringgit in company's funds.
Thu Feb 15 2024
50 witnesses to testify in Wan Saiful’s money laundering, graft trial
It is understood that among witnesses who will be called are employees of banks and the M'sian Companies Commission, as well as politicians.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Trial of Najib’s SRC RM27 million money laundering case starts September
DPP informs the court that the prosecution is still considering the representation sent by the former premier last August.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Syed Saddiq appoints new lawyers for appeal against CBT, money laundering conviction
Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's previous lead counsel Gobind Singh Deo was appointed Minister of Digital during the Cabinet reshuffle last year.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024