Financial Crime
The Takedown of a Shadow Banker: How Investigative Journalism Unmasked a Global Financial Scam Network
An alleged scam mastermind’s arrest after a BBC exposé reveals the dark side of fintech and the industrialized nature of modern multi-billion dollar investment fraud.
Crypto’s Billion-Dollar Paradox: How Ancient Scams Are Thriving on New-Age Tech
Crypto criminals blend age-old deception with sophisticated tech to steal millions. Discover their tactics, from psychological scams to code exploits, and learn how to stay safe.
The Shadow Economy: Inside Cambodia’s Multi-Billion Dollar Financial Scam Industry
Cambodia has become the hub of a multi-billion dollar scam industry, using fintech and forced labor to defraud global investors.
Deepfake Deception: Why Ofcom’s Probe into Elon Musk Scams on X is a Watershed Moment for Finance and Tech
Ofcom’s probe into AI deepfake scams on X is a critical test for new UK law, with massive implications for tech platforms, investors, and online finance.
From Caracas to Beirut: Unpacking the Shadow Economy Linking Venezuela and Hezbollah
A deep dive into the illicit financial network connecting Venezuela and Hezbollah, and its stark implications for global finance and investing.
The Billion-Dollar Phantom: How an Alleged Crime Lord’s Arrest Exposes the Dark Side of Global Finance
The arrest of alleged billionaire crime lord Chen Zhi in Cambodia exposes a dark nexus of finance, geopolitics, and sophisticated transnational crime.
The Investor’s Gambit: What “The Night Manager” Teaches Us About High-Stakes Corporate Espionage and Risk
A spy thriller’s return offers powerful lessons for finance professionals on risk, due diligence, and the high cost of corporate deception in the global economy.
The Narco-Economist: Unpacking the Financial Legacy of a Cocaine Kingpin
A look at the Medellín cartel’s business model, revealing lessons in logistics, finance, and the economic impact of a criminal empire.
The Shadow Economy of Plastic: How Gift Card Scams Threaten Modern Finance
Gift card scams are a multi-million dollar threat, impacting consumers, the economy, and the finance industry. Explore the risks and fintech solutions.
The $15 Trillion Shadow Economy: Inside the Global Empire of Crime-as-a-Service
A $15 trillion shadow economy is reshaping global finance. Discover how Chinese syndicates and Crime-as-a-Service are impacting investing and banking.
The Price of Proximity: Deconstructing the Financial Fallout of the Epstein Network
The release of new Epstein photos is a critical case study in reputational risk, due diligence failure, and the immense financial cost of association.
The £1.9 Billion Void: Deconstructing the UK’s COVID Fraud and its Economic Aftermath
A staggering £1.9bn in UK COVID fraud is now “beyond recovery.” This post dissects the economic fallout and the fintech solutions that could prevent it.