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Fraud

Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny

Computers and workstations seized by police during an online scam crackdown at a hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Roun Ry
Computers and workstations seized by police during an online scam crackdown at a hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Roun Ry

Appeals panel orders resentencing of ex‑Colorado clerk over voting machines

Nepal charges 32 people over fake helicopter rescue scam

The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the Nepal's vital tourism industry.
The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the Nepal's vital tourism industry.

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Februrary 26, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Februrary 26, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Trump signs order on mail ballots, escalating election overhaul push

US President Donald Trump speaks as he shows a signed executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House.
US President Donald Trump speaks as he shows a signed executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House.

Singapore extradites ex-Wirecard Asia director to Germany in global fraud probe

Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.
Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.

Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim hospitalised 3 days before 13½-year jail sentence starts

Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim leaving the Supreme Court after the court hearing on March 4, 2026. Lim was sentenced in November 2024 for two counts of cheating and one count of abetting forgery.
Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim leaving the Supreme Court after the court hearing on March 4, 2026. Lim was sentenced in November 2024 for two counts of cheating and one count of abetting forgery.

Japan to require ID checks for data-only SIM cards amid fraudulent use

The planned revisions to the law aims to prevent the wrongful use of mobile phones.
The planned revisions to the law aims to prevent the wrongful use of mobile phones.

Hiscox manager faces Greek perjury charge over extradition case

FILE PHOTO: Hiscox logo is seen in this illustration taken February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hiscox logo is seen in this illustration taken February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Voters rocked by war and tariffs could add to market angst in upcoming elections

A pedestrian walks past posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little
A pedestrian walks past posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.