The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) is pleased to invite members and friends to participate in the upcoming Fraud Management - Dealing with Scam Centres, Mule Accounts and Virtual AssetsĀ Regional Workshop organized in association with Fintelekt Advisory Services, and to be held on 11-12 June 2026 at the Aloft Hotel, Bangkok.
(1) Introduction
The workshop will explore how modern fraud schemes operate, including scam operations, mule account networks, and the use of virtual assets in fraud.
The programme will focus on strengthening institutional responses through effective governance, improved detection using technology and analytics, and stronger investigation and collaboration mechanisms.
By bringing together practitioners facing similar challenges, the workshop will support knowledge sharing and provide practical insights to help institutions strengthen their frameworks for detecting and preventing fraud.
(2) Objectives
By the end of this two-day workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the evolving fraud landscape, including organised scam ecosystems and the role of mule account networks.
- Recognise key fraud typologies, including scams involving digital payments, social engineering, and virtual assets.
- Identify gaps in fraud controls and governance frameworks within financial institutions.
- Strengthen institutional responses to fraud, including detection, investigation, and collaboration mechanisms.
(3) Speakers
(4) Targeted Officers
This intensive workshop is recommended for:Ā Fraud risk management and fraud prevention teams, AML/CFT and financial crime compliance professionals, transaction monitoring and investigations teams, risk management and operational risk professionals, digital banking, payments, and fintech risk specialists, internal audit and control functions.
(5) Agenda
Day 1: Thursday 11 June 2026 - Risk Landscape:Ā Trends, Typologies and Gaps in Controls
08:00ā09:00 Registration
09:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:15 Overview of the Fraud Landscape ā Trends, Risks and Regulatory Focus
09:45 Scam Centres and Transnational Crime
11:00 Refreshments
11:30 FRAML ā Bridging Fraud Risk and AML Controls
12:30 Money Mules and Mule Account Networks
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Group ActivityĀ ā Briefing the Board on Fraud Risk
15:15 Crypto-Enabled Fraud and Virtual Asset Risks
16:00 Refreshments and Networking
Day 2: Friday 12 June 2026 - Control, Governance and Prevention Frameworks
09:00 Combating Fraud Through Collaboration and Information Sharing
10:00 Designing Effective Fraud Risk Governance
11:00 Refreshments
11:30 The Role of Technology in Fraud Detection and Prevention
12:15 Lessons from Fraud Investigations and Forensics
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Group Exercise - Strengthening Institutional Responses to Fraud
14:45 Building a Proactive Fraud Prevention Framework
15:45 Closing Session
(6) Participation Fees:
Regular fee per participant: USD 425.
ABA member's special price: USD 350
Seats are limited so please contact immediately Tanya Tanisha, Regional Sales Manager, Mobile / WhatsApp / Viber: +91 75459 49111 at tanya@fintelekt.com
For more details and complete description of Agenda, visit https://fintelekt.com/regional-workshop-fraud-management/
About Fintelekt Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.:
Fintelekt Advisory Services Pvt Ltd is one of the Knowledge Partners of the ABA. It is a specialist in training and advisory in AML and CFT within banking and financial services sectors. It systematically invests its time and effort in building the skill level of professionals working in the banking and financial sector by assimilating and dispensing industry-reviewed best practices and knowledge.
