Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    AFCA to Update Guidelines for Handling Abuse-related Complaints

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

    AFCA has set out an updated approach for handling complaints involving family violence and financial elder abuse.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SEBI Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

    SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HK Considers Allowing Banks to Freeze Scam-Linked Accounts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2025

    HKPF and HKMA are in talks with banks on a mechanism to freeze accounts linked to fraudulent activities.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    MAS Imposes Six-Year Ban on ex-Financial Adviser

    By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2025

    A former Professional Investment Advisory Services representative has received a prohibition order for forgery and cheating convictions.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    IOSCO Launches New Portal to Combat Investment Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2025

    I-SCAN aggregates alerts from over 150 financial regulators worldwide, allowing investors to check whether a company or investment has been flagged as unlicensed or fraudulent.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand Insurance Regulator Unveils AI Tools to Combat Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025

    Thai authorities take action against triggered by a sophisticated insurance scam involving multiple policies and staged accidents.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SC Malaysia Charges Former CIMB Banker with Securities Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025

    The SC said the former investment banker deceived three investors into depositing money for fictitious bond investments.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Europol Report Flags Asia as Key Hub for Financial Crime

    By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025

    Organised crime groups are leveraging Asia’s financial networks, trade zones, and digital platforms to move illicit funds globally, a new report states.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Family Office Sues Ex-Employees for S$74m Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025

    Chinese businessman has accused former staff of fabricating transactions and documents to siphon funds from his family office.

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    Resolution & Recovery

    Vietnam’s SCB Receives Restructuring Proposal from Developer

    By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025

    Real estate developer Sun Group is seeking approval for a 15-year rescue plan for Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.

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