Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Anti-Money Laundering

EU Study Calls for New Global Rules to Address Organised Crime Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

European Parliament report urges the FATF to tackle illicit finance from state-linked criminal groups, highlighting gaps in international law.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Global Raid Shuts 373,000 Dark Web Sites Run From China

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Chinese national allegedly ran a network offering fraudulent cybercrime services and taking payments in Bitcoin, prompting a 23-country crackdown.

Structural Regulation

US Senators Urge SEC to Scrutinise Chinese Firms' Use of VIEs

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Lawmakers highlights national security and investor protection risks from opaque corporate structures used by Chinese companies to access US capital markets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam’s SCB Outlines Asset Disposal Plan to Recover Fraud Losses

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

Saigon Commercial Bank is seeking third-party firms to manage the sale of assets linked to a $12.3 billion fraud involving property developer Sun Group.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India Steps Up Measures to Combat Fraudulent Loan Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

Regulators have launched an official app directory, enhanced enforcement measures, and clarified rules to protect consumers from unauthorised mobile lending platforms.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Probe Into Conglomerate’s Collapse Ensnares More Former Regulators

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2026

The investigation found illegal fundraising and questionable ties between officials and the now-bankrupt conglomerate.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Launches AML Crackdown Targeting VCs, Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

Regulators have announced coordinated inspection plans and a new public-private partnership to combat money laundering through emerging financial channels.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Global Fraud Summit Launches Taskforce Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

New INTERPOL taskforce and public-private partnerships aim to disrupt transnational fraud networks, with a focus on the APAC region.

Cybersecurity

China's NIFA Issues Security Alert on 'Openclaw' AI Agent

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2026

China's internet finance body has warned firms and consumers about financial loss, data compliance, and fraud risks from the popular open-source AI tool.