Fintech News

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The report also highlights measures to deter the misuse of shell companies, including the introduction of stricter registration requirements and the enforcement of nominee director rules. In timely detection, the committee emphasizes better information sharing between government agencies and private sector gatekeepers.

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The Paypers

MARCH 4, 2024

The UK Government has decided to implement new measures granting law enforcement agencies increased powers over cryptocurrency assets.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

While law enforcement officials are now probing the matter, County Executive Dan McCoy denies any accusations of payroll fraud or abuse. The analysis found that these spoofed organizations are popping up in the form of fake websites of government procurement service providers in the U.S.,

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Zelle will continue to lead the way in the fight against scams as a founding member of the Aspen Institute National Task Force for Fraud & Scam Prevention, an effort launched last year to bring together stakeholders across industry, government, and law enforcement to share intelligence and help society stay one step ahead of scammers.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Collaboration with law enforcement and the Government The report stresses the importance of ongoing collaboration between financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

18) that the government says would make convertible digital currencies like bitcoin less attractive to criminals engaging in crimes such as ransomware attacks. The rationale for the new regulations, as the government laid out in the Federal Register, is that "U.S. Treasury Department proposed sweeping new rules late Friday (Dec.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On 6 November 2024, the government released its guidance to organisations on the offence of failure to prevent fraud , introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). While the law primarily targets large firms, smaller businesses may also face scrutiny depending on their activities.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

A new tool developed by the federal government may put the brakes on certain counterfeit card scams during the holidays, if law enforcement agencies can replicate the results of an initial test.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

China’s peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector, once 6,000 businesses strong, has been reduced to fewer than three dozen as the government tightened regulations, leaving billions in loans unpaid. Regulators and law enforcement will try their best to recoup the money, he told China Central Television Friday (Aug. 14), per the report.

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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. Esteban Castaño “Mr.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 17, 2024

Keep your systems updated with global cybersecurity governance standards. 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.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

However, a small proportion of recent remittances faced freezes by Chinese law enforcement agencies, with unclear reasons behind these actions. While Singapore has no jurisdiction over the frozen beneficiary bank accounts, the government remains in close contact with the PRC government to facilitate the decision on account unfreezing.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 30, 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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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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Neopay

APRIL 28, 2025

With recent data showing that fraud increased last year by 19%, and that it accounts for more than 40% of all reported crime in England and Wales, the government is acting to prevent and counter these evolving threats and deliver security for the public as a foundation of the Plan for Change. We look forward to working together on this issue.”

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Fintech News

AUGUST 11, 2024

Focusing on four main pillars—Regulation and Development, Supervision and Law Enforcement, Licensing, and Information and Innovation—the roadmap outlines strategic objectives to foster a robust, inclusive, and sustainable IAKD sector.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

. $66,800 was swindled from a government entity in New Zealand following a cyberattack at one of its vendors , according to the New Zealand Herald. Reports said the government paid 100,600 New Zealand dollars ($66,800) into that account. Irish law enforcement reportedly arrested two men in connection to the case.

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Fintech News

MAY 29, 2024

This report outlines mitigation measures for government agencies, financial institutions, and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professionals (DNFBPs) to address these risks. Singapore’s law enforcement and supervisory agencies will remain vigilant and implement appropriate measures to mitigate these risks.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

The evolving global terrorism landscape necessitates regular updates to Singapore’s risk assessments and counter-terrorism strategies given its status as a global financial and business hub Singapore employs a comprehensive, government-wide approach to identify, monitor, and mitigate terrorism financing risks.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Be sure to familiarize yourself with state laws, which your legal counsel will be able to help with. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that companies notify law enforcement as soon as possible by contacting local FBI or U.S. Who you report the breach to can depend on the type of company and the scale of the impact.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

That means that by the time a person reports being drugged with GHB, it’s often too late for law enforcement officials to prove the victim was given the drug. . The US government classifies GHB as a Schedule 1 substance alongside drugs like heroin and LSD, but it is far harder to detect than most narcotics or hallucinogens.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2020

With governments imposing lockdowns to contain the virus, hackers have been known to pose as banks or other legitimate institutions to try to glean access to people’s private information to use for nefarious means, such as identity theft. Italian law enforcement officials said the country has seen a rise in this kind of activity.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Moreover, the DPRK has been continually evolving its money laundering tactics to evade international law enforcement. As US sanctions and enforcement actions targeted their previous go-to obfuscation platforms like Tornado Cash and ChipMixer, North Korea pivoted to another mixer, the BTC service Sinbad.

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Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

These figures underscore the immense challenge facing regulators and law enforcement agencies in their efforts to curb illicit financial flows in the crypto space. The United Arab Emirates has amended Federal Decree-Law No. (20)

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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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PYMNTS

MAY 21, 2020

government stimulus program has sought – with urgency – to help keep smaller firms across the country hanging on until reopening becomes feasible. The SAFE Act passed the House last September, but has since been held up in the Republican-controlled Senate and has not become law. That has forced many cannabis firms to deal only in cash.

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BioCatch

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It has also become detrimental to the prospects of many economies in several ways such as undermining trust in financial systems, increasing costs for businesses and consumers, and draining government and law enforcement resources.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

As for why it's using the unusual procurement method, the agency wrote in today's release: "The federal government struggles at times with identifying ways to test, purchase and deploy innovative technology solutions. Even the U.S.

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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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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Federal law enforcement is helping in the investigation. The district staff reported this electronic viral attack to local law enforcement, state officials and the FBI. An investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement is ongoing at this time.”. As a result, Gov.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

While it’s seen as a way to protect consumers, the report noted it also gives Russia a gateway to build its own “Big Brother” department that could profile user behavior online in Russia, helping law enforcement create psychological profiles and “taste preferences” of people the government is tracking.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Amazon supports a national legislative framework for the use of facial recognition that “protects civil rights and ensures that governments are transparent in their use” of the technology. One was that facial recognition should follow all laws, and that law enforcement remain transparent with the public about its use.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2018

Paytm , the leading digital wallet company in India with more than 230 million customers, has reportedly shared the personal data of users with the Indian government. In response to the report, Paytm said on Friday (May 25) that it did not share user data with law enforcement agencies based on a request.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2021

The Associated Press , however, quoted his lawyer, Kevin Carroll, as having said Kindambu “looks forward to making the necessary restitution to the government and taxpayers.”. “At Even as the government proceeds with cases such as Kindambu’s, the version of the PPP recently approved by lawmakers remains vulnerable to fraud.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Collaboration between regulators, law enforcement, and the counter-fraud community is needed to ensure the effectiveness of the reimbursement scheme and to mitigate emerging fraud risks. Leadership engagement: The Government has a critical role in preventing re-victimisation. What’s next?

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