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Major property developer Caydon caught up in alleged Korean investment fraud – 30 September 2019
The chief executive of major property developer Caydon has claimed his signature was forged as part of an alleged $400 million fraud against a Korean investment house by another developer.
Vic forensics institute taps Monash Uni for ML ballistics – 27 September 2019
Researchers at Monash University are looking to a range of digital technologies including augmented reality and machine learning to improve forensic ballistic analysis. Using machine learning techniques and CT scans, the researchers plan to create a 3D model of the human anatomy, including entry and exit wounds, to produce accurate trajectory models .
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/vic-forensics-institute-taps-monash-uni-for-ml-ballistics-531578
Owner of payroll company charged with US$70m fraud – 25 September 2019
8,000 people were left without paychecks due to the sudden closure of MyPayrollHR, a New York-based payroll software company. The owner, Michael Mann, has reportedly admitted to defrauding banks to receive $US70 million in loans since 2010.
NAB to run voice analytics proof-of-concept on sales calls – 25 September 2019
Following the wake of scandals from the Royal Commission into banks. NAB is set to run a proof-of-concept of voice analytics and speech-to-text technology to monitor sales calls in two business areas and make sure they are not using sales tactics banned under financial services laws.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nab-to-run-voice-analytics-proof-of-concept-on-sales-calls-531440
