Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BOT to Set Strict Standards to Curb Cyber Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

Banks and e-money firms will be liable for damages if they don’t adopt strict anti-fraud measures such as biometric verification.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

The Skinny on Scams: Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore Focus on Financial Deception

By Nathan Lynch | 06/05/2025

Nathan Lynch explores the lessons from the different approaches to managing the sophistication and scale of the burgeoning “scam industry”.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Land Bank of Taiwan Penalised for Embezzlement by Ex-Employee

By Editors | 04/05/2025

A janitor was collecting fees for water and electricity from tenants at Land Bank of Taiwan’s premises and then embezzled the funds for more than 7 years.

Anti-Money Laundering

FinCEN Moves to Cut Off Cambodia’s Huione Group from US Financial System

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

FinCEN said Huione Group laundered over $4 billion in illicit funds linked to North Korean cyber heists and cryptocurrency scams across Southeast Asia.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Launches Amnesty Programme for Financial Crime Offenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

Authorities have offered leniency to those who voluntarily turn themselves in or report accomplices, with rewards of up to KRW 100 million for tips leading to arrests.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia NASC Reports Surge in Phishing Scams, Financial Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

The NASC has recorded an increase in phishing scams, resulting in losses of AUD 11.1 million from 1 January to 23 March this year.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

JSDA, JPX Take Steps to Address Surge in Securities Account Hacks

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

JPX is establishing a special team to enhance monitoring while JSDA is working to promote MFA and establish standards for loss compensation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HKMA is Intensifying its Crackdown on Scams, Laundering, Fraud

By Nathan Lynch | 02/05/2025

The HKMA is sharpening its focus on financial crime as scams and fraud complaints continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AFCA Calls Out Inconsistent Scams Response Across Financial Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025

AFCA is urging FIs to bolster their scam response teams with adequate resources to effectively combat scams and boost consumer confidence.