Bank Linked to 'Panama Papers' Firm Faces Probe in Taiwan
This article is a summary of reporting by Bloomberg. Originally published August 22, 2016.
Taiwanese financial supervisors and prosecutors opened an investigation into Mega International Commercial Bank following regulatory actions in the United States concerning anti-money laundering lapses at its New York and Panama branches. Authorities examined whether criminal violations or illicit cross-border transfers occurred via accounts linked to Panamanian offshore entities. The inquiry emphasized the heightened compliance risks confronting international lenders with operations in Panama's banking hub.
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Taiwanese authorities launched an investigation into Mega International Commercial Bank regarding transactions involving Panamanian accounts.
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