Fraud/Crime / General

Cyber, fraud and AI risks are converging, creating new challenges for companies in South Africa

Organisations increasingly require forensic investigations that bridge digital, operational and governance risks.

One in every 100 identity check failures involves a deepfake document, image or liveness video

Imagine a million AI agents trying to hack your systems

If you think artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency and quantum computing are rocking your world, then spare a thought for your colleagues and peers trying to stay ahead of the game in the fast-paced world of anti-money laundering, fraud and financial crime. Hot on the heels of the 2026 Insurance Crime Bureau Conference, your writer found himself in the mix at the nCino KYC Africa Fighting Financial Crime event.

When fraudsters can’t make you a victim, they may turn you into a money mule

With persistently high youth unemployment, South Africa faces a growing threat from fraudsters exploiting desperate and vulnerable young people.