Financial Crime
Red Alert: Why Taiwan’s Ban on a Chinese App is a Major Warning for Global Investors
Taiwan’s ban on the RedNote app over massive fraud highlights the growing risks at the intersection of fintech, geopolitics, and cybercrime for investors.
The Silent Epidemic: Why the Justice System is Losing the War on Financial Fraud
Fraud is rampant, yet prosecutions are alarmingly rare. Discover why the justice system is failing victims and what this means for the economy and your investments.
From Fintech Star to Shadow Spymaster: Jan Marsalek and the Multibillion-Dollar Criminal Underworld
Fugitive Wirecard exec Jan Marsalek is linked to a vast, multibillion-dollar money laundering network used by criminals and Russian intelligence.
The New Corporate Raiders: How Organized Crime is Infiltrating the Supply Chain and What It Means for the Global Economy
Organized crime is now buying haulage firms to steal goods, a trend with huge implications for the economy, finance, and investing. Learn how it works.
Man of Steel Under Siege: Inside the Criminal Probe Rocking Gupta’s GFG Empire
Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance faces a new crisis as its Romanian steelworks is raided in a criminal probe into embezzlement, tax evasion, and fraud.
Beyond the Crown: Deconstructing the £1M Bitcoin Scam of a Fake Royal
A self-proclaimed “Cryptoqueen” who used a fake royal title to orchestrate a £1M Bitcoin scam has been jailed, offering a stark lesson for investors.
The £5 Billion Bitcoin Deception: Anatomy of a Global Crypto-Laundering Ring
A deep dive into the £5bn Bitcoin fraud by Qian Zhimin, detailing the crime, the 61,000 BTC seizure, and its impact on fintech and global finance.
The £5 Billion Bitcoin Heist: How AI and Cybersecurity Are Battling a New Era of Digital Crime
A “Cryptoqueen” is sentenced for a £5bn Bitcoin heist, revealing the high-stakes battle between AI-powered criminals and advanced cybersecurity.
The High Street’s Shadow Economy: Unpacking the Financial Underbelly of Illicit Mini-Marts
A BBC investigation reveals a criminal network using mini-marts for illicit trade, exposing a shadow economy with deep implications for finance and investing.
The £130 Million Deception: How One Whistleblower Exposed a Massive Tax Scam and What It Means for Modern Finance
A whistleblower exposed a £130M tax scam, faced a retaliatory lawsuit, and won. A deep dive into the case and its lessons for investors and finance.
Beyond the Banks: Hezbollah’s Pivot to Fintech and What It Means for Global Finance
Sanctioned groups linked to Hezbollah are exploiting fintech platforms like PayPal and crypto for fundraising, posing a new threat to global financial security.
The AI Forgery Factory: How Generative AI Is Fueling a New Era of Corporate Fraud
Generative AI is fueling a surge in corporate expense fraud with ultra-realistic fake receipts, challenging traditional finance controls and forcing a fintech arms race.