Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HK Banks Used to Launder Over HK$8bn in Scam Proceeds in 2020

By Editors | 21/02/2021

More than 10,000 bank accounts are believed to have been used in 2020 to collect and launder the funds before being channelled out of Hong Kong.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Banks Facilitate Arrest of Phishing Tool Developer

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/02/2021

The developer of a phishing kit used to steal tens of millions of dollars from bank accounts in 11 countries has been arrested in Ukraine.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SEC Thailand Consults on New Rules for Auditors, Audit Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2021

The SEC proposes new rules on the reporting of suspected fraud identified in audits, and to lower entry requirements for auditors in the capital markets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Chinese Premier Signs Decree on Preventing Illegal Fundraising

By Editors | 15/02/2021

New regulations set to take effect in May will enhance monitoring and penalties for illegal fundraising activities, with an emphasis on prevention and early detection.

Anti-Money Laundering

AFP Charges Australian Man in Money Mule Recruitment Case

By Editors | 15/02/2021

The man is accused of recruiting individuals to unwittingly serve as money mules to launder the proceeds of crime in return for a commission.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Instructs Deloitte to Investigate Alleged Auditing Violations

By Editors | 13/02/2021

Auditing violations alleged by a whistleblower include improper conduct by certain Deloitte staff members in performing the audits of five companies in 2016 and 2017.

Market Abuse

SFC Freezes Brokerage Accounts Linked to Social Media Scam

By Editors | 11/02/2021

One of the SFC’s top priorities for the year is to crack down on ramp and dump scams and other types of market manipulation conducted through social media.

Cybersecurity

UPDATED: Over 100 Financial Firms Targeted by Single DDoS Attacker

By Editors | 10/02/2021

According to FS-ISAC, retail banking was the top target, accounting for 41% of the attacks, followed by exchanges at 15% and payments at 13%.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AFCA Compels NAB to Repay Scammed Customers – Report

By Editors | 10/02/2021

The bank had to repay over A$200,000 to an elderly couple after it was unable to produce records showing it had warned them about a cryptocurrency scam.