Cyber Scam Monitor (CSM)’s Post

🎵 We ain’t afraid of no ghost 🎵 In September, the AFP took down Ghost, a dedicated encrypted communication platform, used by criminals to traffic illicit drugs, launder money, order killings and threaten serious violence. This investigation is known as Operation Kraken. As part of this operation, about 700 AFP officers and members executed search warrants and provided support during two days of action across four Australian states and territories. Up to 50 alleged Australian offenders accused of using Ghost are facing serious charges. Operation Kraken is a reminder to all criminals; if you’re looking to play tricks on the law, your only treat will be prison. We have zero tolerance for frightful or spook-tacularly bad behaviour so be ghoul-d and don’t commit crime. Our goal is to ensure a fang-tastic and safe Australia for everyone.

UN Agency Calls for Urgent Action on Crypto-Enabled Crimes in Southeast Asia: UNODC has called for improved monitoring and training for authorities to combat organized crime linked to crypto in Southeast Asia.

#Whoscall successfully identified more than 1.6mil scam calls in Malaysia, however 10.35% users still chose to pick up the tagged scam calls. This is the concern. #WhoscallAnnualReport2023 #ScamFreeMalaysia #PDRMLawanScams #BeSmartStayAlert #PDRM #Gogolook #BuildForTrust #Malaysia #ScamAlert Gogolook

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#Whoscall successfully identified more than 1.6mil scam calls in Malaysia, however 10.35% users still chose to pick up the tagged scam calls. This is the concern. #WhoscallAnnualReport2023 #ScamFreeMalaysia #PDRMLawanScams #BeSmartStayAlert #PDRM #Gogolook #BuildForTrust #Malaysia #ScamAlert Gogolook

https://lnkd.in/geRbknRZ To catch up with evolving and converging #cybercrimes, several pre-conditions must be done according to Ishii Keisuke, Counselor for the Commissioner General’s Secretariat in Charge of Measures Against Telecommunication Fraud and Organized Crime at the National Policy Agency of Japan: "We need to share #information and #intelligence, improve our ability to #trace and recover crypto-assets and e-money, and foster a mutual understanding of the differences of our respective #legal and #criminal #justice systems for swift and seamless #investigativecooperation." #UNODCSouthEastAsia Leading to the recent #POGO ban, more than 400 of Philippines offshore online gambling operators (POGOs) are found to be serving as fronts for transnational organized crime groups.

🚨 News Update: AFP Operation Kraken charges alleged head of global organised crime app   In a breakthrough against organised crime, the Australian Federal Police (#AFP) charged a 32-year-old NSW man for allegedly creating and managing Ghost, an encrypted communication platform criminals use. This development is part of Operation Kraken, which saw over 700 AFP members execute raids across four states in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies.    The coordinated global takedown targeted criminal activities facilitated by Ghost in Australia, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, and Canada. 👉 Ghost, active for about nine years, was allegedly used by criminals involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and ordering killings. The AFP claims to have prevented 50 threats to life and intervened in illegal activities. Approximately 50 Australian offenders face significant charges, with more arrests expected. The platform allowed users to communicate via modified smartphones sold for $2,350, which included six months of encrypted service. 👉 This operation is the latest in a series of successful takedowns of encrypted platforms used by organised crime, following similar actions against EncroChat, Sky Global, Phantom Secure, and AN0M. An Australian is accused of being the mastermind behind such a global platform for the first time. 👉 As law enforcement continues to outsmart these criminal networks, AFP Deputy Commissioner McCartney reiterated the agency's commitment to targeting organised crime at scale and preventing further harm to communities. This victory highlights the power of international collaboration in disrupting organised crime's reliance on encrypted platforms. _______   Stay connected with the Financial Integrity Hub (#FIH) by clicking "+Follow" (top left) to receive future updates and event notifications.   #AFP #AML #Ghost #organisedcrime #OperationKraken #FinancialIntegrityHub

🇵🇭 Breaking News: Philippines Bans POGOs President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced a comprehensive ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) due to their links to serious crimes like money laundering, human trafficking, and more. This move aims to protect national security and uphold Philippine laws. How CompliancePlay Can Help: From risk assessments to regulatory compliance, we provide tailored support to navigate complex legal environments and mitigate risks. Stay compliant, stay protected with CompliancePlay #Compliance #Philippines #GamingIndustry #CompliancePlay

Commendable collaboration between Binance & Tokocrypto, and Indonesian law enforcement. Disrupting such sophisticated scams is crucial in protecting users and maintaining trust in the crypto ecosystem. Ongoing partnerships like these are vital for ensuring a safer digital landscape. #Crypto #Binance #India #Regulations #Blockchain #Fintech #BuildWeb3 #Legal #bitcoin #news #investing

In the Philippines, authorities rescued hundreds from a fraudulent center where they were coerced into fake online relationships. Victims, including Filipinos, Chinese, and other nationals, were saved in a police raid near Manila. The center, disguised as an online gambling firm, is part of a growing trend in Southeast Asia, where scammers ensnare victims in various illegal activities, from money laundering to "love scams." These schemes typically involve scammers building fake romantic relationships to manipulate victims into investing in fake businesses or schemes. Governments across Asia are alarmed by the rise of such centers, with embassies issuing warnings to citizens about the dangers. Victims often fall prey to false job offers and face threats and coercion if they try to escape. The rescue underscores the pervasive reach and danger of these criminal networks in the region. #chicagoweekly #lovescam #lovescammer #rescued #fake #victims #filipinos #chinese #policeraids #gambling #hackers #manipulate #illegalactivities #danger #catwifbag