Mayur Joshi

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Mayur Joshi is a Contributing Editor at Regtechtimes, recognized for his authoritative reporting and analysis on financial crime, espionage, and global sanctions. His work combines investigative depth with geopolitical context, offering readers clear insights into the evolving landscape of compliance, risk, and international security. With a strong focus on sanctions imposed by OFAC and regulatory bodies across the US, UK, and Australia, Mayur is widely regarded as a subject-matter expert in the global sanctions ecosystem. He regularly contributes analysis on geopolitical developments—particularly China’s strategic influence, intelligence operations, and the shifting dynamics of global power. Mayur has authored seven books on financial crimes, money laundering, and corporate compliance, reinforcing his position as a leading voice in the regtech and financial intelligence community. He is also the architect of India’s first certification program in Anti-Money Laundering, a landmark initiative that helped shape professional AML training standards in the country. His recent work includes deep dives into sanctions regimes, illicit finance networks, state-sponsored espionage, and emerging threats across the global financial system, making him a trusted source for experts, journalists, and policymakers seeking clarity in a rapidly changing world.

Czech Academics Face Dangerous Espionage Threat from China

In a startling report, the Czech Security Information Service (BIS) has raised serious concerns about China’s growing espionage activities in the Czech Republic. One...

Italy’s Bold Move: Raimondo Montecuccoli Deployed in Japanese Waters to Monitor North Korean Sanction Evasion

In a significant move, Italy sent one of its advanced ships, the Raimondo Montecuccoli, to patrol the waters around Japan. This patrol happened from...

US Sanctions Devastate Russia’s Nuclear Financing; Bangladesh Struggles to Repay Interest

Russia has been severely impacted by US sanctions, particularly affecting its nuclear financial dealings. One major example of this is the case of the...

Chinese Frigate Jiangwei II In Malaysia’s EEZ Near Sarawak Stir Concerns in South China Sea

The sighting of a Chinese frigate in Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), near an oil platform in Sarawak, has raised alarm in the region....

Netherlands Issues Veiled Warning to North Korea Over Nuclear Weapons; Backs South Korea

The question of whether South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons has become a hot topic in the country. Amid growing security concerns...

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Chicago man Ashraf Al Safoo gets 25-year sentence for aiding a terrorist group online

A Chicago man, Ashraf Al Safoo, has been sentenced...

Citizenship of Gurdev Singh Sohal revoked after identity fraud and undisclosed immigration history

A federal court has revoked the U.S. citizenship of...

United States targets Nicaragua’s gold industry with new sanctions on officials and firms

The United States has taken strong action against Nicaragua...

US expands sanctions on Iran oil industry as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

The United States has announced stricter sanctions on Iran’s...