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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. …
Same story: 1 more article
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
18:01
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
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 ...
Nov 11
09:16
IN The Times of India
India
'Let us have a debate': Akhilesh Yadav challenges BJP over demonetisation
Akhilesh Yadav has renewed his criticism of the 2016 demonetisation, describing it as a major corruption scandal. He alleges that the currency ban has adversely affected banks and small traders, particularly MSMEs. …
Nov 11
09:15
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
90% fake? Police reveal findings on designer bags seized in Boom Panadda case
BANGKOK – Thai police said on Wednesday (11 November) that approximately 90% of the first batch of 32 designer handbags seized during an investigation into Boom Panadda Wongphudee‘s Tham Dee Foundation appeared …
Nov 11
08:43
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
Five plead not guilty in renovation-bribery trial
The District Court on Wednesday heard that five men allegedly conspired to offer bribes in a bid to secure a major renovation project of a residential building in Kwun Tong. The five …
Nov 11
08:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Loke’s resignation appears to question king’s pardoning powers, says Mohamad
The BN deputy chairman says he believes it was inappropriate for the DAP secretary-general to step down from the Cabinet.
Nov 11
08:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Shahrir to proceed with malicious prosecution suit against ex-AG Thomas
Lawyer Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin, representing former MP Shahrir Samad, says his client wishes to proceed, given the seriousness of the issues raised in the lawsuit.
Nov 11
07:53
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Anwar: ‘Hundreds of years of service’ no excuse, corrupt people belong in prison
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that even hundreds of years of service c...
Nov 11
03:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Brazil electoral court fines Meta US$1.3mil in Lula-Bolsonaro spat
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who won the Oct 25 runoff despite trailing Jair Bolsonaro in the first round, accused Meta of manipulating algorithms to favour his rival.
Nov 11
03:48
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Cebu-based shipping firm denies hand in cigarette smuggling
Cebu-based shipping firm Gothong Southern has denied involvement in the recently reported smuggling of P13 billion worth of cigarettes into the country.
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Nov 11
03:07
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Mat Sabu calls for law to make house arrest available to all convicts
Agriculture and food security minister says he is prepared to donate his ministerial salary to fund NGOs campaigning for such legislation.
Nov 11
02:45
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
The world’s largest jade mines are fuelling Myanmar’s civil war
The jade-smuggling trade is growing in Myanmar, exposing how the global hunger for precious minerals can finance and fuel conflict. Libby Hogan for ABC The mountains of Hpakant in northern Myanmar have …
Nov 11
02:38
PH Rappler
Philippines
DOJ starts process to extradite Apollo Quiboloy, others to US
Quiboloy and two others have been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's most wanted list since 2022
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