Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand Political Elites Shield Scam Gangs, Says Anti-Corruption Chief

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

    Influential elites and officials are taking bribes to protect cyber-scam networks, undermining the government’s efforts to dismantle criminal operations, says the head of the ACT.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand Bans Links in SMS and Email to Curb Online Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

    Thailand has expanded its crackdown on digital fraud with a nationwide ban on links in official SMS and email messages, building on earlier financial and telecom rules.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea FSS Prepares Special Unit to Target Livelihood Finance Crimes

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    The FSS is securing personnel for a new investigative unit targeting illegal private lending following a presidential directive.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australia Regulator Fines Optus for Breaching Anti-Scam Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

    The penalty follows failures in identity verification processes that allowed scammers to access customer bank accounts, the communications authority said.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Hong Kong Jails Agents in Insurance Commission Fraud Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    Jail sentences were earlier handed to another 11 individuals who were all part of the same 'dummy agent' commission fraud scheme, according to the ICAC.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HKMA Official Discusses Approach to AI Regulation, Anti-fraud Strategy

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    In a speech, Executive Director Alan Au outlined the HKMA's regulatory approach to Generative AI and measures to combat financial fraud.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BIS Paper Says Payment Pre-validation is Key to Reducing Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

    A BIS paper warns that global adoption of payment pre-validation remains slow despite its strong potential to cut errors and curb fraud in international transactions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australian Insurers to Launch National AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    The industry-wide initiative aims to securely share data to combat organised crime, with a focus on privacy and regulatory alignment.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korean Authorities Investigate $619,000 Embezzlement at Kwangju Bank

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    A loans manager manipulated project financing interest rates to fund unsuccessful crypto investments, prompting criminal proceedings and internal audits.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines Scam Losses Hit $4.5bn, Spotlight on New AFASA Act

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    New report reveals financial losses from scams and highlights the critical role of a pending anti-fraud law for financial institutions.

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