Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Online Scam Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

Cambodia has stepped up raids and regulatory measures against online fraud, as Prime Minister Hun Manet flags cybercrime as a top national priority amid growing global pressure.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea to Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Debt Collection in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2026

Financial regulators have unveiled a comprehensive plan to expand legal support for victims and strengthen enforcement against illegal private lenders this year.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia: OJK & Police Deepen Cooperation to Tackle Financial Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

The closer collaboration is expected to speed up scam investigations, strengthen enforcement and accelerate the recovery of victims’ funds amid a surge in online fraud cases.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bans Former Fund Manager Over Fraudulent Bond Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

MAS has barred Sun Weiyeh for seven years after he was convicted of defrauding investors through improper bond transactions that caused losses to an externally held fund.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Dismantles Scam Ring Using Hong Kong ATMs for Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

Authorities arrested 10 individuals who used couriers and Thai bank cards to withdraw millions in scam proceeds from Hong Kong ATMs.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Korean Prosecutors Indict 10 in KRW 74.4 Billion IBK Loan Fraud Probe

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Former executives at the state-run lender face trial for bribery and breach of trust following a referral by financial regulators.

Supervision & Enforcement

Exclusive: Australia Set to Defer Core ‘Tranche 1’ AML/CTF Reforms

By Nathan Lynch | 15/01/2026

Australia is set to defer some key AML/CTF reforms until 2029, prioritising the Tranche 2 rollout and counter-terrorism ahead of the upcoming FATF mutual evaluation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Halts Property Sales at Sanctioned Prince Group

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

The move follows the founder's extradition to China and a recent central bank order to liquidate the group's banking subsidiary.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Considers Special Police Unit for Crypto Market Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

The proposed organisation would be dedicated to investigating price manipulation to bolster investor protection in the country's growing digital asset market.