Sanction Scanner Blog

Fraud and AML convergence (FRAML) explained: What it means for your compliance program, the benefits, challenges, and how to start converging.

Fraud detection is only as good as the rules running inside it. Learn the core fraud rule archetypes, how they differ from AML rules, internal fraud scenarios most teams miss, and a tiered starter kit for building a fraud rule library from scratch.

Fintechs and neobanks face structural fraud risks traditional banks don't speed-first onboarding, instant rails, and cross-border reach. A complete guide to defense in 2026.

A practical guide to building a fraud risk management framework using the COSO/ACFE 5 principles, with real steps for prevention, detection, and response. 

FATF's June 2026 Plenary: Bosnia and Iraq added to the grey list, Algeria and Namibia removed, plus R6, R16, and the incoming UK Presidency. What it means for AML teams.

Vendor and invoice fraud targets the accounts payable workflow through fake invoices, banking-detail redirection, vendor impersonation, and insider collusion. How to stop it.

EU AI Act hits August 2026 and AML teams are not ready. Learn how it affects compliance, which systems count as high-risk under Annex III, and what your team must do before the deadline to avoid costly misclassification and regulatory risk.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, a massive surge in AI-driven fraud, ticket scams, match-fixing, and financial crime threatens fans and operators alike. Discover the hidden risks of this tournament and how businesses can defend against them.

Sanction Scanner has been named a G2 Leader in Anti-Money Laundering for the third year in a row, earning 22 placements across four categories in G2's Summer 2026 reports — including four Leader badges and #1 rankings in the AML Mid-Market Results and Usability indexes.