Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ABA Updates Guidelines on Preventing Elder Abuse

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/04/2021

    The ABA is calling on governments across Australia to establish consistent power of attorney laws across the country and a national POA register.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia Regulators Investigate Investment Scam Syndicate

    By Editors | 01/04/2021

    The SC has seized records and devices used by the syndicate as well as taken down servers and blocked websites used perpetrate the scams.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SG Police Investigate Over 300 Individuals in Cases of Scams

    By Editors | 31/03/2021

    The suspects are being investigated for the offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SG Police to Lay 23 More Charges Against Hin Leong Founder

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    The new charges could not be tendered against Lim Oon Kuin on Monday because the 78-year-old said he was unwell.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Notches Win in Proceedings Against Mayfair 101 Group

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/03/2021

    ASIC warns it will take action when search engines are used in a misleading or deceptive way to entice investors into products they are not searching for.

    KYC & CDD

    Australian Treasury Consults on New Director ID Regime

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/03/2021

    The director ID regime will help to promote good corporate conduct, deter illegal phoenix activities, and facilitate traceability of directors over time.

    Alternative Markets

    New Rules for Private Equity Funds Take Effect in Korea

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/03/2021

    The new rules imposing stricter requirements on leverage, cross trading, sales practices and risk management, among other areas.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Police Issue First Charges in Nickel Trading Fraud Case

    By Editors | 22/03/2021

    At least SGD 1 billion was invested for the purported sale and purchase of nickel, making the case one of the largest financial fraud cases in Singapore.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    China: 13 Arrested for Using Crypto to Launder Fraud Proceeds

    By Editors | 21/03/2021

    The suspects confessed to laundering proceeds from telecoms fraud using Tether, before withdrawing the funds to transfer overseas.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    CSRC Fines Fund Manager ¥1.1m for Fraud, Embezzlement

    By Editors | 16/03/2021

    Cornerstone Capital’s controlling shareholder was also fined for fabricating the financials of funds managed by the firm.

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