Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

DeFi & Web3

DeFi Sector Faces Investor Exodus After High-Profile Hacks

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

Nearly USD 14 billion has been withdrawn from the DeFi space following major hacks that have raised security concerns.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Fines Company Secretary Over Money Laundering Breaches

By Editors | 06/05/2026

A joint investigation by BNM and the CCM has resulted in a fine for reporting failures and the submission of false information.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Charges Asia-Based Suspects in Global Crypto Scam Takedown

By Editors | 06/05/2026

International crackdown involving authorities in the UAE, China and Thailand has dismantled at least nine scam centres, leading to charges against alleged managers from Myanmar and Indonesia.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Launches Collaborative Anti-Fraud Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

A new cross-sector alliance has launched a digital platform to combat rising fraud, enabling intelligence sharing between the public and institutions.

Supervision & Enforcement

HKEX Replaces Auditor PwC With KPMG Amid Evergrande Fallout

By Editors | 06/05/2026

HKEX shareholders have approved the appointment of KPMG as auditor, a direct consequence of regulatory penalties against PwC for its work on China Evergrande.

Trading & Investment

India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

By Editors | 06/05/2026

SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Task Force Targets Crypto and Hawala in KRW 600 Billion FX Probe

By Editors | 05/05/2026

A multi-agency task force has identified sophisticated schemes using virtual accounts, crypto, and trade mis-invoicing to launder funds and evade taxes.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Trials Pooled Bank Data for AI-Powered Scam Detection

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The proof-of-value initiative will test data-sharing approach to improve scam detection and enable earlier intervention across institutions.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Pivots to Crypto and Cybercrime Amid Enforcement Surge

By Editors | 05/05/2026

The Enforcement Directorate is shifting its focus to crypto and cybercrime, following a sharp increase in enforcement actions in the 2025-26 financial year.