Bangladesh, March 13 -- Fraud across the United Kingdom reached unprecedented levels in 2025, with reported incidents rising to a record 444,000 cases, highlighting the growing impact of artificial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated cybercriminal networks. The figures were revealed in the latest annual Fraudscape report published by Cifas, which warned that technology is transforming fraud into a large-scale, industrialized global enterprise.

According to the report, the surge in fraud represents a significant escalation compared to previous years, with more than 1,200 cases being reported every single day on average. Investigators say the rapid expansion of digital services, combined with easy access to AI-powered tools, has ma...