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Nigeria Mandates AI to Fight Financial Crime
InnovationMar 12

Nigeria Mandates AI to Fight Financial Crime

Nigeria's Central Bank just became the first to formally write artificial intelligence into its anti-money laundering rules, requiring all banks and fintechs to use automated systems. The move pushes Africa's largest economy toward smarter, faster fraud detection after fraud losses jumped 603% last year.

TechCabal3 min read
South African Bank Achieves Zero Fraud in Four Years
SolutionsMar 27

South African Bank Achieves Zero Fraud in Four Years

A small South African digital bank has accomplished something remarkable: zero card fraud and zero phishing since launching in 2021. Bank Zero's success proves that fighting financial crime is about design choices, not just technology budgets.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Nigeria Banks Get Real-Time Tool to Stop Fraud
SolutionsApr 21

Nigeria Banks Get Real-Time Tool to Stop Fraud

Nigeria's Central Bank and telecom regulator just launched a system that lets banks instantly verify if a phone number has been hijacked before processing payments. Financial fraud dropped 51% this year, and this new partnership could drive losses even lower.

TechCabal3 min read
Banks Ordered to Pay $155K to Fraud Victim, 78
SolutionsApr 22

Banks Ordered to Pay $155K to Fraud Victim, 78

In a rare banking accountability win, India's central bank has ordered five major banks to compensate a 78-year-old fraud victim for failing to monitor suspicious accounts. The regulatory decision could reshape how banks protect customers from digital scams.

Indian Express3 min read
Nigeria Banks Add New Safeguards Against Digital Fraud
SolutionsMar 13

Nigeria Banks Add New Safeguards Against Digital Fraud

Nigeria's central bank just rolled out smart new security measures to protect digital banking customers from fraud, including real-time identity checks and temporary limits on new devices. The move comes as the country tackles a fraud surge while keeping its booming instant payment system safe for everyone.

TechCabal2 min read
Kenya's Top Bank Cuts Fraud 84% With Smarter Tech
SolutionsJun 16

Kenya's Top Bank Cuts Fraud 84% With Smarter Tech

Kenya's largest bank slashed fraud losses by 84% and stopped over 40% more scams in 2025, even as it fired double the employees for insider theft. The turnaround shows how investing in security technology is paying off for African banks.

TechCabal2 min read
Nigeria's Prembly Fights $10B Fraud Crisis With Free Tool
InnovationMar 10

Nigeria's Prembly Fights $10B Fraud Crisis With Free Tool

A Nigerian tech company just launched FraudLens, a free fraud-fighting database that could help protect millions of Africans from digital scams. The platform shares fraud intelligence across banks and fintechs to stop criminals before they strike again.

TechCabal2 min read
Ghana's Fintech Leaders Unite to Fight Digital Fraud
SolutionsApr 3

Ghana's Fintech Leaders Unite to Fight Digital Fraud

Ghana's top digital payment companies and telecom operators gathered in Accra to tackle the rising threat of fraud through collaboration and shared security strategies. The landmark dialogue signals a new era of industry-wide cooperation to protect millions of mobile money users.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Nigeria Launches Portal to Stop Phone Number Identity Fraud
SolutionsFeb 27

Nigeria Launches Portal to Stop Phone Number Identity Fraud

Nigeria's telecom regulator created a new system to protect people from fraud when phone numbers get reassigned. The portal will help prevent identity theft tied to recycled SIM cards across banking, social media, and government services.

TechCabal3 min read
UK Tax Authority Uses AI to Catch $234M in Fraud
SolutionsMay 15

UK Tax Authority Uses AI to Catch $234M in Fraud

Britain's tax agency just signed a 10-year deal to use AI that spots fraud while keeping humans in charge of every decision. The technology has already helped the US recover over $4 billion in fraudulent payments.

Engadget2 min read
Nigerian Startup Uses Blockchain to End Land Fraud
InnovationFeb 27

Nigerian Startup Uses Blockchain to End Land Fraud

After losing $13,000 to land fraud, two Nigerian entrepreneurs built Sytemap, a blockchain platform that maps and verifies property records to protect homebuyers. Their digital solution is transforming one of Nigeria's most fraud-riddled markets into a transparent system.

TechCabal3 min read
Nigeria Students Learn Money Skills at Financial Fair
SolutionsMay 6

Nigeria Students Learn Money Skills at Financial Fair

Hundreds of Nigerian students got hands-on money management training at a financial literacy event in Abuja. The initiative aims to prepare young people for an increasingly digital financial world.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Australia Plans Tech Push to Unlock Financial Innovation
SolutionsMay 20

Australia Plans Tech Push to Unlock Financial Innovation

Australia's securities regulator is calling for faster adoption of AI and financial technology to avoid falling behind in the global innovation race. New tools could slash insurance claims to seconds and make financial advice accessible to millions.

Regional: australia innovation technology (AU)3 min read
Nigeria Caps Phone Changes to Fight Banking Fraud
SolutionsMar 14

Nigeria Caps Phone Changes to Fight Banking Fraud

Nigeria's central bank is limiting phone number changes on bank accounts to just once in a lifetime starting May 2026. The bold move aims to protect 68 million Nigerians from fraudsters who exploit phone numbers to hijack bank accounts.

TechCabal2 min read
LA Fraud Task Force Suspends 447 Hospices, Saves $600M
SolutionsApr 15

LA Fraud Task Force Suspends 447 Hospices, Saves $600M

A federal anti-fraud task force just suspended 447 hospices in Los Angeles suspected of defrauding taxpayers of more than $600 million. The crackdown marks a 539% increase in fraud investigations since early April, protecting healthcare dollars meant for honest patients.

Fox News Politics2 min read
Ghana Blocks National IDs Tied to Mobile Money Fraud
SolutionsMar 23

Ghana Blocks National IDs Tied to Mobile Money Fraud

Ghana is cracking down on mobile money fraud by blocking national ID cards linked to repeated scams. The move could lock fraudsters out of telecom services and government systems entirely. ##

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Age-Tech Apps Shield India's Seniors from Online Fraud
SolutionsFeb 4

Age-Tech Apps Shield India's Seniors from Online Fraud

New apps designed for older adults are turning the tide on digital scams, teaching India's seniors to spot fraud before losing their savings. Through simple lessons and smart safety features, these platforms are restoring confidence to millions navigating the online world.

YourStory India2 min read
Nigeria Fights Phone Scams With Real-Time Fraud Alerts
SolutionsMar 27

Nigeria Fights Phone Scams With Real-Time Fraud Alerts

Nigeria's telecom regulator is launching a system that flags suspicious phone numbers instantly, protecting millions from fraud. The move comes as scammers exploit recycled SIM cards to steal identities and drain bank accounts.

TechCabal3 min read
Ghana Uses AI to Stop Mobile Money Fraud
InnovationApr 20

Ghana Uses AI to Stop Mobile Money Fraud

Ghana's mobile money industry is using artificial intelligence to catch fraudsters before they strike. The new system spots suspicious behavior patterns, protecting millions who rely on digital payments every day.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Bijnor Police Use Instagram Reels to Fight Cyber Fraud
Community HeroesJan 20

Bijnor Police Use Instagram Reels to Fight Cyber Fraud

Police in India are turning to Instagram influencers and rap songs to protect farmers and business owners from online scammers. The creative campaign has already helped 90% of viewers avoid fraud attempts.

Indian Express2 min read

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