Hong Kong will directly deposit welfare payments into mainland Chinese bank accounts of elderly recipients in Guangdong and Fujian starting July, facilitating secure retirement.
CBI arrested IAS officer Pankaj Aggarwal in Haryana for alleged involvement in a Rs 60.5 crore funds swindle. He is accused of approving bank accounts and transferring money from state departments through shell entities. This follows the arrest of another IAS officer, RK Singh, in a related case.
Hong Kong police arrested 69 individuals linked to a syndicate suspected of laundering approximately HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) from cross-border investment fraud. The operation, involving over 170 victims, targeted "mule" bank accounts used in the scheme.
NSW farmers are experiencing a 'green drought' where new grass lacks nutritional value due to depleted soil, posing risks to livestock condition and crop growth. Despite recent rains, drought conditions may worsen, making recovery a complex challenge.
Bengal Police launched a probe into Trinamool Congress bank accounts following a dissident MLA's complaint about unaccounted deposits. The case involves allegations of organized crime, cheating, and criminal conspiracy, with a focus on electronic fund transfers.
Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police arrested a 19-year-old student from Bihar for attempting to divert NEET-UG 2026 fee refunds to his accounts. The accused targeted 350 accounts, exploiting weak passwords in 150, but NTA's security systems helped foil the large-scale fraud.
Mastercard has launched Agent Pay for Machines, a new platform allowing AI agents to make autonomous payments using cards, bank accounts, and stablecoins. The service aims to facilitate high-volume, low-value transactions between AI systems, expanding on Mastercard's existing Agent Pay program.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice struggled to definitively rule out further large gifts to party figures beyond a £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Tice stated he was unaware of any other gifts and asserted the party complies with rules, while defending crypto and contrasting the donation with a bribery case.
Vietnam's central bank is proposing amendments to Decree 52 to allow banks to close dormant payment accounts inactive for over three years. This aims to address forgotten accounts and those opened by criminals, drawing parallels with practices in the US and UAE.
A 35-year-old Filipino national, De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, is on trial in Singapore for allegedly belonging to a criminal group involved in impersonation scams that defrauded victims of over S$40 million. She faces charges related to organized crime and conspiracy to cheat.
CBSE clarified that students applying for verification and re-evaluation of Class XII answer sheets do not need to use specific bank accounts for payments on the board's online portal. The portal faced a cyberattack attempt but is functioning smoothly, accepting thousands of applications.
Billions of euros sit in forgotten German bank accounts, with estimates ranging from €4.2 billion to €9 billion. A lack of a central registry and strict data protection laws make it difficult for heirs to find these assets, prompting calls for legislative reform.
Billions of euros sit in dormant "forgotten accounts" in Germany, with estimates ranging from €4.2 billion to €9 billion. A lack of a central registry and strict data protection rules hinder heirs from finding these funds, unlike in countries like the UK, Ireland, and US where systems are in place to manage or reclaim such assets.
Billions of euros sit in dormant "forgotten accounts" in Germany, with estimates ranging from €4.2 to €9 billion. Lack of a legal framework and strict data protection hinder efforts to reunite funds with owners or heirs, unlike in countries with central registries or different reclamation policies.
Coinbase has launched direct rupee bank transfers in India via IMPS, enhancing access to crypto markets for local users. This move follows its registration with India's Financial Intelligence Unit, strengthening its regulatory footing in a rapidly growing digital asset market.
Aave Labs' UK subsidiaries received FCA cryptoasset registration, complementing its Irish license. This enables zero-fee fiat-to-stablecoin services via the Push protocol, designed as a regulated gateway to Aave's lending market.
Gujarat's Halpati Housing Scheme offers Rs 1.2 lakh to Talaviya and Nayak families of the Halpati community for home construction in southern districts. No income limit applies. Applications are offline and free.
Hong Qi, a Chinese dissident granted asylum in the UK, claims a 'pro-regime' interpreter used by Devon and Cornwall police berated him when he sought help after his bank accounts were frozen by Chinese authorities.
Nigel Farage faces calls to provide evidence for his claim that Russia hacked his phone to leak details of a £5m undeclared gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Critics, including the Guardian and Conservative and Labour parties, dismiss the hack allegations as a deflection tactic.
NRI bank deposits in India fell by nearly $2 billion in March due to geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Iran war, with withdrawals exceeding fresh deposits, particularly in NRERA and NRO accounts.
The online game 'Lineage: Classic Edition' has become a breeding ground for scams, with players losing virtual items and having their bank accounts frozen. A recent 'three-party scam' targets veteran players, leaving them with financial losses and legal troubles.
Hong Kong suffered over 40% of the US$752 million lost in a 10-jurisdiction scam crackdown. Police arrested 870 individuals in Hong Kong, seizing HK$539 million in criminal proceeds.
OpenAI has launched a new personal finance feature within ChatGPT, allowing Pro users in the US to connect bank and investment accounts. The tool, powered by GPT-5.5, offers spending insights, subscription tracking, and financial advice, with plans for wider availability.
OpenAI's ChatGPT now offers a personal finance feature for Pro subscribers, connecting to bank accounts via Plaid for tailored budgeting advice based on actual spending. This move follows acquisitions and aims to capitalize on existing user behavior.
