币界网报道：Asian crime syndicates are laundering an estimated $44 billion annually through major global banks, according to a recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The illicit funds, primarily derived from drug trafficking, cybercrime, and human smuggling, are funneled through financial institutions in Hong Kong, Singapore, and other Asian financial hubs. The UNODC highlights that sophisticated money laundering techniques, including shell companies and cryptocurrency transactions, make detection challenging. Major banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, have faced scrutiny for weak anti-money laundering (AML) controls. Regulatory bodies are urging stricter compliance measures, but enforcement remains inconsistent across jurisdictions. The report underscores the need for international cooperation to combat cross-border financial crimes.