International Security Alliance wraps Singapore anti-fraud workshop

By AI, Created 11:23 AM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – The International Security Alliance concluded a three-day anti-fraud workshop in Singapore on May 13, bringing together law enforcement, government officials and tech firms from 25 countries. The meeting also advanced preparations for a UAE-led international operation targeting scams, fraud and real-time intelligence sharing this summer.

Why it matters: - Cyber-enabled scams and financial fraud are increasingly transnational, which makes isolated national enforcement less effective. - The Singapore workshop was designed to strengthen cooperation among ASEAN states, ISA member countries and private-sector partners. - The meeting also helped prepare for Operation Confrontation Ghosts, a UAE-led international anti-fraud action planned for this summer.

What happened: - The International Security Alliance, represented by the UAE Ministry of Interior and coordinated with Singapore and France, concluded the “United Against Fraud” workshop in Singapore during the 2026 Anti-Scam Conference from May 11 to 13. - H.E. Goh Pei Ming, Singapore’s Minister of State for Home Affairs and for Social and Family Development, opened the workshop. - H.E. Mr. Edwin Tong SC, Singapore’s Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, and H.E. Mr. Stephen Marchisio, France’s ambassador to Singapore, also attended.

The details: - The program focused on three themes: Stronger Through Partnership, A Global Network, A Shared Mission, and Transforming Through Technology. - Discussions centered on operational cooperation, intelligence-sharing systems, case studies and best practices. - The workshop included a specialized training program on fraud enforcement, cybercrime coordination, private-sector communication and modern technology adoption. - The UAE’s experience in coordinating international operations against fraud and scam networks was presented as a reference point during the sessions. - The event drew participants from 25 countries and 73 global technology companies focused on cybersecurity and data analysis. - Participating companies included Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Merkle Science and Uppsala Security. - ISA member countries represented through the UAE Ministry of Interior included Singapore, France, Bahrain, Morocco, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Brazil, Slovakia and Senegal. - Additional participating countries included Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Kazakhstan, the United States, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. - Established in 2017, the International Security Alliance is a UAE-led global working group focused on cooperation, knowledge-sharing and strategic partnerships on security threats including transnational organized crime, border security, radicalisation and violent extremism.

Between the lines: - The workshop framed fraud as a security issue, not just a financial crime. - The emphasis on private-sector participation signals that scam-fighting increasingly depends on data, analytics and faster cross-border coordination. - Lt. Colonel Saeed Alkaabi said the upcoming operation will demonstrate what partners can do when they combine trust, speed and shared purpose.

What’s next: - Operation Confrontation Ghosts is scheduled to run this summer, with the possibility of being extended. - The operation will bring together ISA partner countries, law enforcement agencies and private-sector stakeholders. - The focus will be real-time intelligence sharing and disruption of criminal networks linked to unauthorized transactions, currency fraud and social media scams. - The workshop ended with a push for deeper international collaboration and measurable results against fraud.