Increase in crypto crimes could leave crypto investors could be vulnerable: report
A report, by blockchain data firm Chainalysis, revealed that US$8.6 billion of cryptocurrency was laundered last year, up by 30 per cent from 2020.
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Filipino teachers lose savings to bank cyberscam
Several cases of teachers falling victim to a phishing scam are being reported, despite “safe” banking systems.
Former Cambodian general’s appeal over lockdown breach fails
Ung Chanthouk, a former National Police two-star general, was arrested for violating the government-imposed lockdown orders.
In India’s surveillance hotspot, facial recognition taken to court
The Indian government has said the automated facial recognition system being implemented nationwide would prevent crime.
Fake vaccination certs: Johor cops nab syndicate members
The syndicate, which has been operating for about a month, also issued digital certificates to at least 30 people by charging up to RM650 each.
OCBC to probe into gaps in processes against scams, authorities mulling action
Nearly 470 customers lost at least S$8.5 million to fraudulent fund transfers in December last year.
Threat from Malaysians in far-flung radicalisation camps
Some of these camps have been described as the “most dangerous camps in the world” with a huge presence of ISIS elements and regular killings
Chinese police find over 10,000 missing, abducted children in 2021
Since the launch of the campaign, Chinese police have resolved more than 350 long-pending cases involving child abduction.
General’s gun smuggling ring busted
One of the suspects is a two-star military general, or Major General, and another is a one-star general, or Brigadier General.
UN deputy chief calls for renewed global action against human trafficking
Global crises, including the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, have set back progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including important targets on preventing and…