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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Reporting on fraud schemes, cyber attacks targeting financial systems, regulatory responses, and advancements in fraud prevention technologies.
KYC & CDD
Japan Banks Blocking Withdrawals from Expired Expat Accounts
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
Accounts held by foreign nationals whose residency statuses have expired have been linked to impersonation and fraud cases.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SEBI Mandates Use of ‘1600’ Phone Number Series to Curb Fraud
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025
SEBI has asked customers to exercise caution with calls from generic mobile numbers that may be used by malicious actors.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Multinational Firm Scammed by Deepfake Tech in Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025
Singapore and Hong Kong police teamed up to recover over USD 499,000 lost to a scam involving deepfake video technology and digital manipulation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Police Calls on FIs to “Embrace” Innovation in Fight Against Financial Crime
By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025
“Today’s threats demand tomorrow’s solutions,” said HKPF Director of Crime & Security Keith Yip, speaking at a joint HKMA-GCFFC event.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of Bank Customers
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025
A ransomware attack on a printing service provider has exposed the personal information of over 11,000 DBS and Bank of China customers.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand’s CoFI Implementation Starts Well, Says FMA
By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025
The FMA issued a report presenting findings from a review of 38 fair conduct programmes from FIs operating in New Zealand.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025
Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.
Cybersecurity
Australian Super Funds Hit by Coordinated Cyber Attack
By Editors | 07/04/2025
Four AustralianSuper accounts lost an estimated AUD 500,000 in combined savings as a result of the cyberattack.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korean Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of IPO Applicants
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025
The enhanced scrutiny is a response to cases where stock prices plummeted shortly after listing and concerns about the financial health of newly listed firms.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan Securities Firms Hit by Wave of Phishing Attacks
By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025
Rakuten and SBI Securities are among the firms reporting unauthorised transactions linked to phishing attacks.
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