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Charity Caught In A $20M Scam
- Shalika Poera accepted a supposed $20 million donation from a Japanese middleman and opened a bank account in Colombo expecting funds.
- A spelling mistake on the transfer (“shalike fundation”) revealed the money came from Bangladesh Bank and was part of the Lazarus heist.
Hackers Need Meat-Space Networks
- Hackers need real-world accomplices to convert stolen funds into usable cash beyond digital theft.
- On-the-ground middlemen create traceable evidence that connects cyberattacks to human networks.
Verify Remittance Details Immediately
- Banks should flag even small anomalies in remittance paperwork, like spelling errors, and verify senders promptly.
- Prompt cross-bank communication, as PanAsia did with Bangladesh Bank, can halt laundering quickly.