Financial crime is on the rise, with no signs of slowing down. According to Kroll’s 2025 Financial Crime Report, 71% of respondents expect financial crime risks to grow even further throughout 2025. Even more worrying, fewer than a quarter believe their companies are adequately protected.

So, what’s fueling this surge in financial crime worldwide? Several factors are at play—from geopolitical tensions to fragile supply chains. But one of the biggest emerging threats is criminals’ growing use of AI, including deepfake images and videos. In fact, the misuse of AI and other modern technologies has given bad actors even more power, driving a rise in fraud and money laundering schemes, such as purposeless or out-of-pattern transactions.

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