Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Bond Derivatives, Eases Broker Rules in Major Regulatory Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

SEBI chairman outlined plans for new market products, AI-driven supervision, and significant compliance relief for smaller stockbrokers.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA Seeks Operator for Fraud Data Sharing System

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

Japan's FSA opens applications for a subsidised project to build a shared infrastructure for freezing fraudulent bank accounts amid a record surge in financial scams.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Macau to Launch Police-Bank Data Sharing Platform to Fight Fraud

By Editors | 12/01/2026

Macau authorities to create a joint information-sharing platform with the financial sector and explore using AI to combat evolving scam tactics.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Arrests, Extradites Prince Group’s Chen Zhi to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The extradition to China on Tuesday follows a months-long joint investigation, amid US charges and a wave of regional asset seizures and regulatory actions.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea, Cambodia Sign Tax Info-Sharing Agreement to Fight Transnational Crime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2026

The agreement focuses on strengthening information exchange to combat illegal fund transfers linked to transnational crimes and offshore tax evasion.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Court Jails Director Over Scam-Linked Shell Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

A company director has been imprisoned and fined for registering shell firms that were used to fraudulently receive more than USD 210,000 in suspected criminal proceeds from a US-based company.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China to Intensify Campaign Against Corporate Financial Fraud

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The CSRC convened key government bodies to advance a comprehensive system for punishing and preventing corporate financial misconduct.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea's Anti-Voice Phishing Crackdown Shows Early Success

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Fraud losses have fallen in recent months following a government crackdown that includes new liability rules for financial firms and enhanced detection platforms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan FSC Fines Shanghai Commercial Bank Over Staff Fraud, Control Lapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

The FSC cites systemic failures in monitoring, access controls, and corporate culture; orders the bank to increase its operational risk capital.