Bank Accounts Supplied to Cyber Fraudsters Highlight Growing Mule-Account Risk

Rourkela police have arrested two men, aged 22 and 24, for allegedly procuring and supplying bank accounts to cyber fraudsters. According to the Times of India report, the accused allegedly lured individuals with promises of money and jobs to open Read More …

India UK Join AI Anti-Fraud Fight

India and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications and explore the use of artificial intelligence to combat digital fraud, marking another step towards coordinated action against technology-enabled financial crime. The cooperation is aimed at using technology Read More …

UAE Strengthens Fraud Risk Skills

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Mastercard have completed a capability-building programme focused on strengthening national expertise in fraud risk management. The initiative highlights the growing importance of specialised fraud prevention capabilities as financial institutions face Read More …

When Controls Fail: Vigilance Lessons from the Punjab National Bank Fraud

Vigilance in banking is often associated with investigations, disciplinary proceedings and action taken after misconduct has been detected. Its more important role, however, is preventive. An effective vigilance framework should identify vulnerable processes, unusual employee behaviour, control overrides and suspicious Read More …

Online Course on Fraud Risk Management in Banking

Fraud Risk Management in Banking

Fraud in banking rarely occurs as a single isolated event. It follows recognisable patterns across transactions, customer behaviour, documentation inconsistencies, and operational control gaps. Detecting these patterns early is critical to preventing financial loss and regulatory exposure. This 5-hour practical course Read More …

AI Deepfake Banking Scams: Real Cases & Risk Lessons

A Real-World Case Study in AI Deepfake Banking Scams & Financial Risk Exposure Sector: Cybersecurity / BFSI / Technology Core themes: AI misuse, fraud risk, identity verification failures, regulatory response Why AI Deepfake Banking Scams are a “case” and not Read More …

Rs.82000 crore bank frauds reported last year, maximum in SBI & PNB: says RBI

Rs.82000 crore bank frauds reported: As per RBI data, 12 PSBs (Public Sector Banks) had reported frauds worth Rs 81,921.54 crore (approximately Rs.82,000 crore) in preceding fiscal 2020-21. This data was revealed on the basis of the Right to Information (RTI) Read More …