Strengthening Global Cooperation to Counter Fraud

Detected April 7th, 2026

Summary

The Egmont Group announced that its leadership participated in multiple panels at the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria. Egmont Group Chair Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz and Vice-Chair participated in high-level discussions reinforcing the role of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) in combating fraud internationally. The summit brought together stakeholders to address fraud prevention and information sharing among FIUs worldwide.

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The Egmont Group published an announcement covering its participation in the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna. The article highlights Egmont Group leadership's involvement in multiple panels and side events focused on fraud prevention and the role of Financial Intelligence Units. The document emphasizes international cooperation among FIUs as a central theme in addressing global fraud challenges.

For FIUs and anti-fraud professionals, this announcement signals continued international emphasis on cross-border information sharing and cooperation. While the document does not create new compliance obligations, it indicates the direction of international anti-fraud policy discussions and potential future initiatives that member FIUs may implement domestically.

What to do next

Monitor Egmont Group announcements for future collaborative initiatives
Review FIU cooperation frameworks for potential fraud intelligence opportunities

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Strengthening Global Cooperation to Counter Fraud

During the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Egmont Group leadership took part in multiple high‑level panels and side events, reinforcing the central role of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) in the global fight against fraud.

Egmont Group Chair Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz and Egmont Group Vice‑Chair Daniel Thelesklaf contributed to discussions hosted by key international partners, including UNODC, INTERPOL, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Financial Intelligence Unit – FIU Deutschland, and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

Across these engagements, Egmont Group leadership highlighted the importance of timely international information sharing, effective public‑private partnerships, and the use of technology anchored by strong human analytical capacity to disrupt increasingly borderless and sophisticated fraud networks. A consistent message emerged: fraud operates across borders and sectors, and the response must be equally connected, agile, and outcome‑focused.

In this context, the Egmont Group was pleased to contribute to INTERPOL’s Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment, supporting stronger international cooperation and a shared understanding of emerging financial fraud threats. FIUs play a critical role in this effort, working closely with law enforcement and international partners to translate intelligence into operational impact.

By strengthening cooperation between FIUs, law enforcement, the private sector, and international organisations, the Egmont Group continues to support faster detection, earlier disruption of illicit financial flows, and better outcomes for victims worldwide.

“Fraud networks operate globally and move fast. Our response must be just as connected, timely, and coordinated if we are to protect victims and disrupt illicit financial flows.”

Elżbieta Franków Jaśkiewicz, Egmont Group Chair

“Technology and cooperation must reinforce each other if we are to translate intelligence into real‑world disruption of fraud.”

Daniel Thelesklaf, Egmont Group Vice‑Chair

We thank the Global Fraud Summit organizers for inviting the Egmont Group to share its perspective on evolving global fraud threats. Such events offer a valuable platform to exchange views and reinforce collaboration among international partners.