Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    CBDCs

    China to Strengthen ‘Controllable Anonymity’ Feature of e-CNY

    By Darien Choong | 30/09/2022

    Twenty defendants have been arrested on suspicion of illegal business activity and money laundering using the e-CNY.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Identifies Emerging AML Risks Facing Super Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/09/2022

    Super funds are exposed to cyber crime, as well as AML risks resulting from the growth in merger activity across the sector.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia Announces New Measures to Combat Financial Scams

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    Malaysian banks will migrate SMS OTP to a more secure form of authentication, and further tighten detection rules and triggers to block scam-related transactions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Spotlights Risks Associated with Remittance Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/09/2022

    Most remittance dealers and remittance network providers did not submit any SMRs in the reporting period assessed by AUSTRAC.

    Cybersecurity

    Australia: Optus Data Breach to Prompt Legislative Reform

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2022

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Optus breach was a “huge wake-up call” for the corporate sector.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Releases Risk Assessment of Bullion Sector

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    Personal income tax evasion was the most common suspected offence, linked to 52% of SMRs, though the associated values were low.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    UK Introduces Economic Crime Bill to Parliament

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The Bill targets beneficial ownership transparency and will also make it easier for law enforcement to seize and recover cryptoassets.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India: ICAI Probes 200 Accountants Over Shell Company Setups

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    Around 200 chartered accountants are subject to a probe involving shell companies established in India by Chinese firms.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Interpol Issues Red Notice for Terraform Labs Founder

    By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2022

    The red notice for Do Kwon was issued at the request of Korean prosecutors, who say he is wanted for alleged capital market violations.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    New York AG Files Fraud Charges Against Trump & Family

    By Editors | 22/09/2022

    The lawsuit says Trump falsified his net worth to obtain more favourable loan terms, cheaper insurance coverage, and tax benefits.

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