Better Use Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Crime Risk Compliance

FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions on July 21, 2026. Her testimony provides a clear picture of FinCEN’s priorities and the...

Identity Theft Fraud (IDT) and Synthetic Identity Theft Fraud (SIDT): Understanding the Threat, Recognizing the Red Flags, and Protecting Your Hard-Earned Money

By Emmanuel Kunda Kalaba, CAMS, CFE Introduction As digital banking, fintech services, and cryptocurrency continue to reshape the global financial landscape, fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Two of the fastest-growing financial crimes affecting...

Account Takeover (ATO) Fraud: Understanding the Threat, Recognizing the Red Flags, and Protecting Your Hard-Earned Money

Introduction The rapid growth of online banking, mobile payments, fintech applications, and cryptocurrency platforms has transformed the way people manage their finances. Customers can transfer funds, invest, trade digital assets, and make payments from virtually...

The Fight against the scourge of grand corruption in Zambia by ACC

I shared earlier that Zambia Police Force used to handle cases of bribery and corruption in Zambia before 1980. The Zambia Police Force then (now Zambia Police Service -ZPS) was deemed not able to adequately deal with corruption offenses. In 1980, a bill in parliament...