On November 09, 2023, FATF, in collaboration with the Egmont Group and INTERPOL, called for action against cyber-enabled fraud. The organizations conducted an analysis of evolving landscapes, crime links, and vulnerabilities in new technologies.
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The report emphasizes successful national strategies against cyber-enabled fraud, highlighting the crucial need for enhanced collaboration both domestically and internationally to effectively address the escalating threat. Additionally, it identifies risk indicators and provides useful anti-fraud requirements and controls that can assist public and private sector entities in detecting and preventing cyber-enabled fraud and related money laundering.
Key priority areas for jurisdictions to effectively combat this crime and associated money laundering include:
- Enhancing coordination within the public and private sectors at the domestic level.
- Fostering international collaboration through multilateral support.
- Boosting detection and prevention through increased awareness, vigilance, and streamlined reporting of such crimes.