Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HK ADCC Prevented Nearly HK$12bn of Fraud Losses in Six Years

By Mark Johnston | 22/07/2023

HK’s Anti-Deception Coordination Centre has prevented HKD 11.79 billion from falling into the hands of fraudsters since the unit was set up about six years ago.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI Steps Up Scrutiny of Bank Response to Digital Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 22/07/2023

The RBI is asking lenders about their fraud prevention systems, customer service handles, grievance redressal cells and customer awareness campaigns.

Data Privacy

Australia Approves Final Operational Enhancements To CDR Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2023

Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones says the operational enhancements to the CDR rules will keep small business and customer data safer.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Dismantles Online Gambling Ring, Seizes $160m in Crypto

By Editors | 22/07/2023

Police said the scheme involved a “maze-like criminal network” that used virtual assets to launder money overseas.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police Issues Advisory on Investment Scams

By Editors | 20/07/2023

The Singapore Police Force said 498 victims lost at least S$25.5mn through investment scams since June.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Issues Five Year Ban on Former Prudential Representative

By Editors | 20/07/2023

The former representative edited and submitted 11 false invoices to Prudential and deceived the company into making payouts to her clients.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Deloitte Australia’s CEO Admits to Being Overpaid in Public Hearing

By Editors | 19/07/2023

Deloitte Australia’s CEO Adam Powick told a Senate committee his position is not worth a salary that is seven times that of the prime minister’s.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

NAB Blocks Payments to “High-risk” Cryptocurrency Platforms

By Editors | 18/07/2023

NAB will initially block “several” cryptocurrency exchanges that it has concerns with, but this could be expanded further in future.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Imposes Record 19-Year Jail Term on Former Lawyer

By Editors | 18/07/2023

The case involves the misappropriation of S$76mn in clients’ funds over three years by the former lawyer, previously the managing partner of JLC Advisors LLP.