VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

To overcome these challenges, data protection laws are established. Data protection laws safeguard personal information and establish important guidelines on collection, storage, processing, sharing and disposal of personal data. and PDPA in Singapore that reflects the growing need for privacy specialists in organizations.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

Amazon is cracking down on the sale of counterfeit goods, saying it will now cooperate more intensely with law enforcement on those matters. and European law enforcement whenever it can confirm that a fake item was sold to a customer through the site. Now, the company will be much more vigilant.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The payments company is working with nonprofit organizations, law enforcement authorities, victims and others to make it harder for the criminals behind the modern slave trade to move money.

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Payments Source

JULY 11, 2019

A Spanish effort to prosecute a gang that used Bitcoin automated cash machines suspected of being a front for illegal-drug payments has exposed a hole in European anti-money-laundering controls, law enforcement authorities in the country said.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 17, 2024

Navigate legal and regulatory frameworks Dealing with laws and rules about cybersecurity in different countries is a must. You need to know these laws well because they affect how you manage cybersecurity when dealing with multiple languages. Think about the various regulations around the world.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

The unit will help law enforcement as well, bringing criminal charges when needed, the press release says. We are working hard to disrupt and dismantle these criminal networks, and we applaud the law enforcement authorities who are already part of this fight.

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Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released its final position on the proposed regulatory regime for Digital Token Service Providers (DTSPs), under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, a week ago. Singapore has taken a definitive step forward in digital asset regulation via its Singapore DTSP licensing framework.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 12, 2024

This documentation may be valuable for law enforcement or investigations by financial institutions. Notify Law Enforcement Report the incident to local law enforcement by filing a police report. Provide them with all the documented evidence and details about the suspected fraudulent activity.

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The Paypers

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Europol together with law enforcement authorities from 26 countries have announced the results of the European Money Mule Action ‘EMMA 6’

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Fintech News

APRIL 11, 2024

Khoo, with an extensive background in public service, law enforcement, and national security, joins the company to enhance its efforts in combating fraud and financial crime within digital asset spaces. Blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs announced that it has named Boon Hui Khoo as its senior advisor.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2016

13) that the FBI is working with other global law enforcement agencies to crackdown on the number of people that use services to launch cyberattacks on their behalf. The FBI is looking to take down “booter” services, which are hired to take websites offline, and also curb demand with the threat of jail time.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Cihat served as Vice President of Global Ecosystem Security & Integrity at Visa, where he spearheaded global risk compliance frameworks, enhanced fraud control initiatives, and collaborated with federal and international law enforcement on high-profile investigations.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 25, 2024

The beleaguered P2P lender Investree has established a caretaker team to manage its daily operations under the guidance of Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK). OJK commissioner Agusman stated on 6 August that the regulator is closely monitoring Investree and coordinating with law enforcement to investigate the alleged fraud.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has instructed remittance companies to only work with banks, card network operators such as UnionPay International, or licensed financial institutions to transfer funds to China for the next three months, beginning from 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) is closely monitoring Investree , a fintech peer-to-peer lending platform, following public reports of potential operational and consumer protection violations. If violations are proven, the OJK said that it will take necessary actions, potentially collaborating with law enforcement officials.

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Fintech News

MARCH 31, 2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has officially rolled out the COSMIC platform , a digital initiative aimed at bolstering the defense against money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The rule, which applies to financial institutions and is consistent with existing requirements, is intended to protect national security, assist law enforcement and increase transparency while minimizing the impact on responsible innovation.".

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Fintech News

AUGUST 11, 2024

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has introduced a new roadmap for the development and strengthening of financial sector technology innovation, digital financial assets, and crypto assets for the period of 2024-2028.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2016

It’s one thing if there’s a warrant, it’s another if authorities also have the paperwork to use biometric information to unlock smartphones. For that reason, the warrant authorizes the seizure of ‘passwords, encryption keys, and other access devices that may be necessary to access the device,’” the document read. Signed by U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Just weeks ago there was talk that Chinese-made drones were a threat to American security, but authorities are increasingly looking to them as alternatives to human contact as the coronavirus crisis continues.

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Fintech News

JUNE 23, 2024

While DPT activities in Singapore constitute a small portion of global activities, authorities have noted a rise in reported cases and various ways these tokens can be exploited. Consequently, Singapore is closely monitoring the sector.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

How quickly you need to notify the authorities or your local cybersecurity council, or whether you need to escalate further, can depend on your location, the type of business you have, and how big the risk might be. Be sure to familiarize yourself with state laws, which your legal counsel will be able to help with.

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Innovative Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Report Suspicious Activity: If you suspect fraud, report it to your bank, payment provider, and law enforcement immediately. Early reporting can minimize losses and help authorities track down scammers. Understanding these tools reduces the risk of falling for scams.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Clearview AI said that a malicious actor “gained unauthorized access” to its list of customers, which include law enforcement agencies, police forces and financial institutions. In New Jersey, lawmakers initiated a ban across the state on law enforcement using the company’s software.

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Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

And contrasting with the non-crypto native space, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) just fined DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, the HK subsidiary of DBS , a HK$10 million penalty for breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO). The United Arab Emirates has amended Federal Decree-Law No. (20)

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2020

Telegram has reported previous data breaches, including one in August 2019 in which Hong Kong activists reported breaches to their phone activity that allowed law enforcement to track them. Russian authorities also recently lifted a two-year ban on Telegram in their country. Data breaches have not slowed during the pandemic.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Voices from the industry Businesses subject to the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence must understand their legal obligations under the new law. Regulators need both the resources and the authority to take meaningful action against companies that turn a blind eye to fraudulent activities.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2020

If the courts decide Bitcoin is property, then law enforcement could track down thieves and return the stolen goods to their rightful owners. The French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) announced in December that it had approved its first ICO — “ICO visa” — to the cryptocurrency fundraising platform French ICO.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Criminals seeking to exploit unmet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine are selling doses – many presumably fake – on the "dark web," the portion of the internet dominated by merchants who operate beyond easy reach of law enforcement agencies, the Financial Times reported on Friday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2018

Federal authorities including the Department of Justice and the FBI announced Monday (June 11) that law enforcement arrested 74 people in the U.S. Law enforcement also seized close to $2.4 Local and state law enforcement teamed up with the FBI, as did attorneys general offices, to provide assistance.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Security, intelligence, law enforcement, supervisory, and regulatory agencies work together to detect and respond to both existing and emerging threats. The country also collaborates with the private sector and academic institutions to enhance its understanding of these risks.

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As the national independent authority in Ireland, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) is responsible for protecting the personal data of individuals in the EU in accordance with GDPR, the EU's Law Enforcement Directive (LED) and Irish ePrivacy Regulations.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2020

The startup reportedly took advantage of its developer account so it could distribute its software to law enforcement customers and others. . Clearview provides its service to law enforcement and security professionals. The Apple ban is a new problem for the facial recognition startup.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

in which Uber will pay $148 million to resolve allegations that it violated state laws pertaining to data breach reporting. In a press release , the two AGs said the settlement also covers charges that Uber violated reasonable data security laws with its 2016 breach of driver and customer information.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

Some criminals believe mistakenly that cryptocurrency is beyond the reach of law enforcement,” said U.S. At the point something becomes a Ponzi scheme, we have lost our jurisdiction,” Brandon Topham, head of enforcement at FSCA, told Bloomberg. “We The 33-year-old was also ordered to pay $4,392,636.14

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Neopay

APRIL 22, 2024

The UK’s company law landscape underwent significant changes with the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, effective from 4th March 2024. The post Changes to UK company law appeared first on Neopay. Here is a summary of what you need to know about the new measures.

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Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

In February, one of India’s law enforcement agencies uncovered a money laundering operation involving fake invoices issued by purported shell companies in Singapore for software and other services. The firm identified over 21 million risk activities across 472 million companies as of November 2023.

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