CFPB warns banks of video games’ money laundering, fraud risks

Reported by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Fraud in gaming markets The ability to transfer and otherwise convert gaming assets to fiat currency or crypto-assets has led to a proliferation of money laundering137and fraud138 on gaming platforms. Researchers and academics have found that gaming markets can facilitate illegal money laundering.139 For example, a person can open different […]

What will happen to assets surrendered in $3b money laundering case?

Reported by Wong Shiying & Nadine Chu Two men convicted in Singapore’s largest money laundering case surrendered more than $170 million worth of assets in total to the state, after they pleaded guilty earlier this week. Cambodian national Su Wenqiang forfeited assets worth over $5.9 million. He was sentenced to 13 months’ jail after admitting to two […]