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Singapore says assets seized in money laundering case now at $2 bln

14 Sept 01:34 Key points summarised by AI

Singapore's major money laundering probe has escalated, with seized assets now totaling S$2.8 billion ($2 billion), and more arrests and confiscations expected.
Authorities arrested 10 foreigners in simultaneous mid-August raids, seizing luxury properties, vehicles, gold, and designer goods worth S$1 billion initially.
The government will form an inter-ministerial panel to review its anti-money laundering regime, acknowledging that sophisticated criminals can bypass even stringent preventive measures.
Investigations, initiated in 2021 following suspicious transaction reports, confirm Singapore acted independently, dismissing rumors of external pressure from China.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.