AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCross-Border Scam Crackdown: Singapore police say a two-month FRONTIER+ III operation across 10 jurisdictions led to 3,018 arrests and the freezing of nearly 102,000 scam-linked bank accounts, after 138,000 cases were flagged with about US$752m in losses; Hong Kong was hardest hit, accounting for over 40% of the money uncovered. Regional Travel Rules: Thailand is rolling back its visa-free 60-day stay to 30 days for most countries, with enforcement expected after official publication—aimed at curbing misuse and crime tied to foreign nationals. Brunei in the Mix: The same FRONTIER+ network included Brunei, while Brunei-linked supplies also show up in regional energy planning, with Australia securing urea shipments from Brunei. Islamic Finance Watch: Fitch says ASEAN Islamic finance has topped US$1t in Q1 2026, led by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, with sukuk still the biggest slice.
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