Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AI-Powered Tools Are Supercharging Asian Scam Networks: C4ADS

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

Criminal networks are leveraging advanced AI translation, chatbot and monitoring tools to expand and streamline global scam operations, a new report by C4ADS warns.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Reports Voice Phishing Decline, Pivots to Fight New Digital Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

For four consecutive months, financial losses have dropped, but authorities are now targeting fraud on social media and messaging apps.

Market Abuse

Korea Proposes 'Unlimited' Rewards for Reporting Stock Manipulation, Accounting Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

The new rules remove reward caps and link payments of up to 30% of collected fines and penalties to incentivise insider reporting.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Asia Pacific and the Shape of Fraud to Come

By Bradley Maclean | 26/02/2026

As scams become an industrial operation in Asia-Pacific, the region offers a glimpse into the future of global digital fraud.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Sri Lanka Launches Centralised Insurance Data Repository

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

The IRCSL has launched a data repository in partnership with CRIB, aiming to enhance risk assessment, curb fraud, and modernise the insurance sector through unified, real-time data sharing.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Flags Spike in Corporate Governance Complaints

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

Reports of corporate misconduct to ASIC surged 28 percent in late 2025, with the body highlighting governance failures.

Data Privacy

Vietnam Weighs Linking Social Media Accounts to National ID System

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

The initiative is aimed at curbing fake accounts, strengthening cybersecurity, and accelerating the country’s broader digital transformation goals.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Court Removes Stay Protecting Anil Ambani from ‘Fraud’ Tag

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The ruling allows three public sector banks to resume fraud-classification proceedings over an alleged INR 315.8 billion loan default.