US sanctions official: Terrorists identified Asean region as weak link

INTERVIEW | While clandestine ship-to-ship oil transfers allegedly sending Iranian oil to China have grabbed the headlines, there is a complex web of financial dealings including large-scale money laundering in Southeast Asia that needs to be addressed.

According to US Treasury Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Undersecretary Brian Nelson, global players have likely identified the region as a potential weak link to be exploited.