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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Reporting on fraud schemes, cyber attacks targeting financial systems, regulatory responses, and advancements in fraud prevention technologies.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan FSA Flags Banks, Crypto as High-Risk for Money Laundering
By Editors | 03/07/2025
The FSA will focus on verifying the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems at FIs in preparation for the next FATF mutual evaluation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool
By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025
The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.
Supervision & Enforcement
Australia: Ex-Wealth Manager Held in Contempt of Court
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025
The former wealth manager will never be allowed to be involved in financial services or credit activities after he "deliberately defied" a 2018 court order.
Liquidity Risk
Singapore to Align Fund Liquidity Rules with Global Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025
MAS will revise its fund liquidity rules to align with FSB and IOSCO standards, including mandating greater use of anti-dilution tools.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
New Zealand FMA Issues Warning to Investors on Crypto Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025
The FMA warned that the most common crypto scams are related to fake online crypto investment platforms.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore’s Anti-Scam Law Empowering Police Takes Effect
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025
The new law allows police to issue ROs limiting access to banking and credit facilities for individuals believed to be at imminent risk of transferring money to scammers.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australian Banks Launch ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US and Singapore Banks Being Used to Launder Scam Proceeds – Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
Questions are being raised on whether banks are doing enough to detect suspicious activity and prevent abuse.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Philippines: Many Online Scammers Used to Work at POGOs
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025
Authorities say many online scammers who’ve been arrested used to work for POGOs, which were banned in the Philippines last year.
KYC & CDD
RBI Tightens Rules for Aadhaar Payment Operators to Curb Fraud
By Editors | 01/07/2025
New rules mandate stricter due diligence and ongoing risk monitoring for AePS touchpoint operators to protect customers from fraud.
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