Crypto-related fraud is now one of the fastest-growing threats facing financial institutions, regulators, and consumers. These scams dominate the landscape in Southeast Asia and elsewhere. Speakers will explore how government, law enforcement, and industry are fighting back.

This session will take a practical, inside look at how organized networks structure crypto investment scams, move illicit funds across borders, and exploit regulatory and technological gaps. The goal is to move beyond general awareness and equip participants with concrete insights they can apply immediately within their institutions.

Moderated by Brian Hanley, APAC Director for GASA, the event speakers and their topics include:

• Nicholas Percoco, Chief Security & Information Officer at Kraken
  “Top Crypto Scams We Encounter” 

• Erin West, Founder of Operation Shamrock
  ”Emerging scam typologies, on the ground information from the region, victim experience on both sides of the crisis” 

• Jared Der-Yeghiayan, Director of Investigations for OKX
  “Detection methods and risk indicators, collaborative prevention strategies across sectors, and following illicit money trails”

Audience: Financial regulators, compliance leaders, banking and fintech professionals, law enforcement and cybercrime investigators, policy analysts, researchers, and consumer protection advocates.