The Age of AI-Driven Fraud: Read Rob Leslie’s Full Perspective
In our last edition, we highlighted the growing threat posed by AI-generated fake identity documents—and the urgent need to rethink how we verify identity in a digital world. That conversation continues with the release of a new article from Sedicii CEO & Founder, Rob Leslie.
In this piece, Rob explores:
- Why “data over documents” must become the new standard
- How Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are key to secure verification
- Why public-private collaboration is essential to protect citizens and systems from AI-powered fraud
Read the Full Article here and let us know your thoughts!
Inside the Scam Compounds Exploiting Western Platforms
An exposé by MIT Technology Review reveals how criminal syndicates based in Southeast Asia are exploiting Western social media apps like Facebook and WeChat to lure victims into ‘pig butchering’ scams—where trust is cultivated before defrauding victims through fake investment platforms.
Read the Full Investigation
Meta Removes 2 Million Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown
In a coordinated effort, Meta has taken down over 2 million accounts tied to organised scam operations, many of which are linked to human trafficking and forced labour. These operations, largely based in Myanmar, Cambodia, and the UAE, are responsible for running large-scale investment scams across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Read the Meta Announcement
Webinar: Rob Leslie on AMLD6, eIDAS 2.0 and Compliance Preparedness
Join Rob Leslie, CEO of Sedicii, for a must-attend webinar hosted by the Compliance Institute, where he will unpack:
- Article 75 of AMLD6 and the future of information sharing
- How eIDAS 2.0 will reshape digital identity through the European Digital Identity Wallet
- Practical strategies for compliance professionals to prepare for these major regulatory shifts
Register for the Event
FCA Launches 5-Year Strategy to Improve Lives & Foster Growth
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a bold 5-year strategy focused on 3 priorities:
- Reducing harm from financial crime and misconduct
- Supporting long-term growth in the financial sector
- Enhancing trust in UK markets
This strategy signals a more agile, assertive regulatory approach aligned with rapid technological and societal change.
Read the FCA Strategy