Statement from Cayman Islands Governor’s Office on fraudulent social media accounts
It has come to our attention that a bogus LinkedIn account has been set up using His Excellency The Governor’s personal information. Moreover a number of people have been contacted from the bogus account requesting contributions to support a charity….
Woman arrested on suspicion of Theft and False Accounting in relation to Cayman Islands Turtle Centre Investigation (Approx amount US$380,000)
From RCIPS On Friday, 28 September, a 60-year-old-woman of West Bay was arrested on suspicion of theft and false accounting, in connection with the theft of a large sum of money from the Cayman Islands Turtle Centre, amounting to over…
Things fall apart: EX-‘best friends’ UK and Cayman Islands in fresh fight
By Irene Madongo From KYC 360 There’s been a new twist to the rather amusing relationship between the United Kingdom and its former chum the Cayman Islands. In a recent development, British financial police chief Donald Toon expressed frustration with…
UPDATE: Cayman Islands Police FCU issues warning on fraudulent investment company said to be based in the Cayman Islands
From RCIPS UPDATE: While the fraudulent investment company claims to be based in the Cayman Islands, it is not registered by CIMA to conduct financial service business, nor does it have a physical presence here. Police are currently investigating reports…
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Cayman Islands Monetary Authority release public advisory on virtual currencies
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is issuing an advisory on the potential risks of investments in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and all forms of virtual currency. Customers should thoroughly research virtual currencies, digital coins, tokens, and the companies or…
Cayman Islands: PSA – Phishing Attempt
*Please be aware of a phishing email currently circulating that is originating [email protected], which is targeting FLOW webmail users (@candw.ky). The Department of Immigration and the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s Financial Crimes Unit have both received reports on this…
Be alert of counterfeit notes in circulation in Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA” or “the Authority”) has been made aware by the Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service that they are in receipt of counterfeit KYD notes, which were collected during the…
Cayman Islands: International scamming attempts using legitimate means, 11 July
From RCIPS Wed July 12 2017 A report was made to the Financial Crimes Unit yesterday, 11 July, about a matter of attempts to defraud a local charity. The Cayman based Charity received an invitation to a legitimate conference being…
Kenneth Rijock’s Financial Crime Blog
Analysis and Commentary on Money Laundering and Financial Crime Kenneth Rijock Saturday, August 13, 2016 ELEVATE COUNTRY RISK ON THE CAYMAN ISLANDS FOR 2016 IMAGES: Cindy Scotland, CIMA MD, Det. Supt. Peter Landsdown, RCIPS One of the key indicators through…
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority warns of counterfeit notes in circulation
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has been made aware by the Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service that they are in receipt of counterfeit KYD notes, which were collected during the period 12-26 July….
