Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Online Scams Persist in Malaysia Despite Awareness Drives: Minister

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    Online scams in Malaysia persist as syndicates shift tactics, use fake identities and websites, and exploit low digital literacy and weak cross-border enforcement.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

    In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Expands Website Takedown Capability to Include Social Media Ads

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

    ASIC is expanding its website takedown capability to include social media advertisements in response to evolving tactics employed by scammers.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    FSS Korea to Commence Inspections on Lenders, Debt Collectors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    The inspections on lenders, debt collectors, and online loan brokers aim to curb abusive collection tactics and illegal private lending.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI to Soon Issue Guidelines on AI Use for Mule Detection

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    Banks will be required to use AI verification to detect and block mule accounts to help curb online scams and strengthen financial system security.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

    The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indonesia Unveils Multi-Agency Drive to Combat Digital Financial Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

    Indonesia's OJK and government agencies launched a national campaign to combat digital financial fraud, urging industry collaboration.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BOT Tightens Mobile Banking Transfer Limits to Contain Fraud

    By Editors | 20/08/2025

    Bank of Thailand has tightened mobile banking transfer limits, aiming to curb financial fraud and safeguard vulnerable users.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

    Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Brokers Seeking to Target Cybercriminals for Fraudulent Trades

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The JSDA is exploring ways to suspend perpetrator accounts as regulators mandate stronger security measures like MFA and breach notifications.

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