Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Orders Serious Fraud Probe into IndusInd Bank Over Accounting Lapses

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The probe will examine potential manipulation of books of account, creation of fictitious accounts, misclassification of assets, and the impact on the bank’s financial statements.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Charges Samtrade FX Executives Over ‘Copy Trading’ Scheme

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    Three top executives face court over alleged conspiracy to tilt bid-ask spreads and launder millions in proceeds.

    Trade Based Money Laundering

    Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

    Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Jails CSP Directors in Landmark Ruling on Nominee Negligence

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    First conviction of service provider under new sentencing framework highlights risks of “silent” directors and lax due diligence.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    New Zealand Enhances Audit Rules on Fraud and Going Concern

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The XRB has introduced significant revisions, including new reporting requirements, to increase auditor focus and transparency on fraud and going concern.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Trade Finance Registry Seeks Expansion Across Asia - Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

    The growing bank participation and early fraud detection successes are driving plans to scale the trade finance registry regionally.

    AI Risk & Governance

    ACCC Calls for New Powers to Address AI Risks to Competition, Consumers

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2025

    New report details risks from vertical integration, AI-washing and scams, reiterating calls for a digital competition regime.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    China Imposes Record Fines on PE Fund Managers for Misappropriating Assets

    By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2025

    Chinese regulators have levied record fines totaling over CNY 35 million on a private equity firm for misappropriating client assets.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Myanmar Sets Up Supervisory Committee to Tackle Online Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

    Authorities reveal over 70,000 foreigners have been repatriated and call for swifter international cooperation to tackle border-based fraud networks.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    KoFIU to Tighten AML Supervision in 2026 to Target ‘Weak Links’

    By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2025

    KoFIU announces stricter inspections for electronic financial service providers and mutual finance businesses to combat cross-border crime.

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