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.

1st “Space Espionage” Scandal Rocks China, Ministry Issues Veiled Warning to US

1st "Space Espionage" Scandal Rocks China, Ministry Issues Veiled Warning to US

California Based Chinese Nationals Arrested in $73 Million “Pig Butchering” Crypto Scam

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the arrests of two individuals accused of orchestrating a massive "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scam.

Meta Platforms Ex-Employee Furlow-Smiles Face 5 years in Prison for $5 Million Occupational Fraud

In a striking case of corporate fraud, Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former global diversity executive at Facebook, now Meta Platforms, Inc., was sentenced to five...

US Sanctions 5 Russian Entities for Transferring Military Equipment, Kim’s Sister Denies North Korea’s Role

US Sanctions 5 Entities transferring Military Equipments between North Korea and Russia

Strategic Gamble: Biden’s Risky Deal to End Dan Gertler’s Reign in Congo’s Mining Sector

Strategic Gamble: Biden's Risky Deal to End Dan Gertler's Reign in Congo's Mining Sector

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11 defendants charged in nationwide marriage fraud scheme involving foreign nationals

Summary A two-count indictment was unsealed today charging 11 individuals...

Chinese national pleads guilty in attempt to obtain sensitive U.S. military technology

Summary Earlier today, Dingwei Chen, a 29-year-old citizen of the...

3 gang members sentenced to life in prison for murder tied to Mexican Mafia

Mike Escobar, also known as “Risky,” 43, a member...

Corporate Due Diligence: Purpose and Company Assessment

1. Introduction Making the right business decision requires more than...