Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysian Consumer Group Seeks Tougher Penalties for Telcos Over Rising Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

    The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association is calling on the government to fine telcos up to MYR 50,000 for lax SIM registration procedures.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Global Anti-Ransomware Body Issues New Supply Chain Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    The Counter Ransomware Initiative endorsed UK-Singapore-led guidance to help organisations bolster their supply chain security against ransomware attacks.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australia Pledges A$83.5m to Bolster Indo-Pacific Cyber Defences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The four-year investment aims to boost regional cooperation on law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure, and shape international cyber norms.

    Cybersecurity

    Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    South Korea, Cambodia Form Task Force to Combat Online Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    The joint task force will focus on protecting Korean nationals from online scams run by organised syndicates in Cambodia.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBA Outlines Broad Agenda to Overhaul Payments System

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    Governor Michele Bullock outlines plans to decommission the BECS, modernise the RITS, and set new expectations for fraud prevention.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Vietnam Banks, Regulator Mandate Coordinated Action on Digital Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

    The SBV and the Vietnam Banks Association are implementing new directives and procedures to tackle soaring high-tech financial crime.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australia Court Penalises Westpac Unit for Widespread Home Loan Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The Federal Court has penalised the Westpac subsidiary after it admitted to systemic compliance failures, including using unlicensed referrers and falsified documents.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Adopts First Mutual Evaluation Reports Under New Methodology

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    The FATF also removed four countries from the 'grey list' and adopted new guidance on asset recovery and emerging risks from AI and deepfakes.

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