In a striking revelation from the federal courts in Brooklyn, Gyanendra Asre, a former anti-money laundering (AML) specialist, has admitted to a grave lapse in regulatory compliance, marking a significant breach of the Bank Secrecy Act. Asre pled guilty to neglecting to maintain an essential anti-money laundering program, a decision that facilitated the funneling of over $1 billion through a modest, unprepared credit union, targeting high-risk international financial operations.