Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Hong Kong Bolsters Anti-Fraud Tech to Combat Online Investment Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    Regulators and police are deploying new data sharing rules, an AI-powered app, and telecom blocks to combat surging online financial fraud.

    Cybersecurity

    Indian Banks Switch to '.bank.in' Domain on RBI Cybersecurity Mandate

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The move, which had an October 31 deadline, aims to combat phishing and bolster customer confidence in digital banking services.

    Stablecoins

    Taiwan Central Bank Seeks Oversight on Stablecoin Licensing, Warns of Risks

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    Taiwan central bank advises regulator on reserve requirements, deposit risks, and its own role in licensing as Taiwan drafts new virtual asset law.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Seizes S$150m Linked to Cambodian Tycoon in Fraud Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    Singapore police have seized assets tied to Chen Zhi, following a global investigation into a vast money laundering and fraud network connected to forced-labour scam operations in Cambodia.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand Eyes New Digital Asset, Banking Rules Amid Scam Infiltration Probe

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    Regulators confirm listed firms under scrutiny as AMLO seizes THB 350 million in assets linked to cross-border networks.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Secures Record 14-Year Sentence for Ponzi Scheme Operator

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    A Perth businessman has been jailed over a multi-million-dollar fraud in what ASIC has called one of its most serious investigations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Eyes Preemptive Account Freezes Amid Cambodia AML Concerns

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/11/2025

    The move follows criticism over the handling of illicit funds and money laundering risks involving cryptocurrencies and overseas bank branches

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India’s Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Scams Run by Chinese Nationals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2025

    A new report found that Chinese nationals masterminded large-scale instant loan and cryptocurrency scams in India, funnelling over INR 280 billion through shell companies and digital payment channels.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Bangladesh Bank Probes Internal System Breach Involving Fraud

    By Editors | 31/10/2025

    Officials’ passwords were allegedly used to steal BDT 2.5 million, prompting a multi-agency investigation and the freezing of bank accounts.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India to Repatriate 500 Nationals After Myanmar Scam Hub Raid

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    About 500 Indians who fled Myanmar’s KK Park cybercrime compound into Thailand will be repatriated after verification, officials said.

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