Cross-border Scam Crackdown: Police across 10 jurisdictions have arrested 3,018 suspects tied to 138,000 fraud cases worth about US$752m, freezing nearly 102,000 bank accounts and recovering US$161m as Operation FRONTIER+ III wrapped up (Brunei among participating partners). Legal Fallout in the Epstein Case: A former Epstein assistant is set to tell lawmakers she couldn’t escape the abuse even after he was jailed, with fresh claims emerging ahead of a House Oversight hearing. Brunei Business Move: Inchcape has incorporated Imperial Motors Sdn Bhd, a new Brunei joint venture aimed at expanding its automotive distribution network and strengthening its local “ecosystem” alongside existing brands. Regional Trade Context: The CPTPP continues to widen, with the UK ratifying its entry into the bloc—raising new implications for trade and investment rules.