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Police in Penang have arrested 20 foreign nationals suspected of running a sophisticated online romance scam targeting victims across China, dismantling what authorities believe is a coordinated criminal enterprise.
India has ordered Google to remove hundreds of Firebase accounts being exploited by cybercriminals to impersonate banks and steal financial data from mobile users, marking an escalation in the government's fight against online fraud.
A Singapore Armed Forces medic has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment after defrauding his adoptive father of more than S$1.6 million and others totalling nearly S$1.9 million to sustain a serious gambling addiction.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 1,093 foreign nationals in coordinated operations against cybercrime and financial fraud networks this year, marking a sharp escalation in enforcement efforts against organised online scams.
A 36-year-old woman will face charges at Alor Star Sessions Court over an alleged kootu scam that caused RM1.7 million in losses to victims across multiple investment circles.
Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has drawn a striking parallel between a struggling single mother and Tabung Haji's financial fraud, accusing the pilgrimage fund of artificially inflating asset values to mask insolvency and justify unsustainable dividend payments.
1MDB has launched a civil lawsuit against former Prime Minister Najib Razak, seeking US$5.64 billion in damages over alleged fraudulent transactions that depleted the sovereign wealth fund of RM51.4 billion, with assistance from fugitive financier Jho Low.
The High Court is examining allegations that 1MDB and its subsidiaries were used to systematically defraud Malaysia of billions of dollars, with testimony focusing on how public trust was allegedly breached through the controversial state investment vehicle.
Hong Kong actress Strawberry Yeung has publicly exposed a romance scam targeting her, warning others—particularly older single women—about 'pig butchering' fraud tactics that use feigned affection and fabricated business opportunities.