Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    AI Risk & Governance

    Hong Kong Digital Banks Win High Public Trust: HKAB Survey

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    New HKAB survey finds user confidence in digital banks is strongly linked to awareness of HKMA oversight and deposit protection.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

    By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

    The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SEBI Urges Tech Platforms to Curb Online Investment Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

    The regulator seeks stronger verification and labelling systems from social media and app platforms to protect investors.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India’s Serious Fraud Office to Investigate Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

    The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has handed a probe into alleged fund diversion to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office after signs of possible Companies Act violations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand to Launch Data Bureau to Combat Illicit Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2025

    New multi-agency body will centralise financial data by December as government declares 'war on scammers'.

    Cybersecurity

    Hong Kong Flags 'Explosive Growth' in AI-driven Cyber Attacks

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    Officials report a sharp rise in security incidents, prompting the government to roll out new AI ethics and usage guidelines.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Proposes Update to Corporate Rules to Combat Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

    The draft rules would expand financial supervision to all companies, not just state firms, and introduce specific penalties for violations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bangladesh Bank Order Firms to Block Online Gambling Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

    Bangladesh Bank has ordered stricter monitoring, AI-based detection systems, and the creation of public reporting channels to curb illicit digital activities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Hong Kong Charges 16 in HK$1.6b JPEX Crypto Fraud Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

    Charges include conspiracy to defraud and the first use of a new law against the reckless inducement of virtual asset investments.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SFC Issues Lifetime Ban to Former Hang Seng Banker

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

    The SFC's action follows a criminal conviction and 30-month prison sentence for the theft of more than HKD 1.5 million.

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