Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Reporting on fraud schemes, cyber attacks targeting financial systems, regulatory responses, and advancements in fraud prevention technologies.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS Proposes to Raise Caps Imposed on E-Wallets

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2022

    Besides raising the caps, MAS also proposes to introduce an exemption to allow for ‘white labelling’ of e-wallet accounts.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    German Prosecutors Raid Deutsche Offices for “Cum-Ex” Probe

    By Editors | 21/10/2022

    The Cum-Ex scandal dates back more than a decade. Deutsche Bank is said to be fully cooperating with inspections at its Frankfurt offices.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    INTERPOL Launches First Global Police Metaverse

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    INTERPOL Metaverse users can interact with other officers and take training courses. A new expert group will work to secure the metaverse from crime.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Authorities Warn Crypto Firms of Lazarus Group Threat

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022

    An advisory calls on crypto firms to strengthen their security controls, and implement staff and user training programmes.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Vietnam’s Largest Private Bank Placed Under External Management

    By Mark Johnston | 20/10/2022

    Four state-owned banks have been asked to help manage Saigon Commercial Bank after it experienced a bank run.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia’s Scam Response Centre Publishes Guidance

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    The National Scam Response Centre’s establishment was announced in Malaysia’s 2023 Budget earlier this month.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore Establishes Inter-agency Taskforce on Ransomware

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    The Counter Ransomware Task Force comprises senior government representatives from the technology, cybersecurity, financial regulation and law enforcement domains.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines to Curb Scams by Requiring ID Registration for SIM Cards

    By Editors | 19/10/2022

    Telcos are required to collect customer ID information when selling SIM cards. The law is aimed at curbing the spread of spam text messages and scams.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Directs CPAs to Target Financial Fraud in Audits

    By Editors | 18/10/2022

    CPAs and accounting firms are directed to identify and fix weak links in their audit processes, and improve their ability to deal with financial fraud.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand Creates Working Group to Tackle Social Media Scams

    By Editors | 16/10/2022

    Facebook accounts will be tracked and websites will be blocked if they are found to be promoting fraudulent investment schemes or raising funds illegally.

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