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Legal Challenges and Regulatory Responses to Digital Finance and E-Commerce Fraud in Bangladesh.

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Social Science and Humanities JournalVol. 10 · No. 03 · (2026)📅 March 20, 2026pp. 9916-9923DOI: 10.18535/sshj.v10i03.2216 ↗
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Abstract
This study analyses Bangladesh’s legal framework for regulating fraud in digital finance and e-commerce amid the rapid expansion of mobile financial services and online marketplaces. It finds that existing laws and regulatory measures are fragmented, reactive, and insufficient to address emerging forms of digital fraud, including payment scams, identity theft, and unauthorized transactions. Using a doctrinal approach, the research identifies key regulatory gaps and proposes legal and institutional reforms to enhance fraud prevention, enforcement, and consumer protection while supporting sustainable digital economic growth.
Keywords:Digital financeE-commerce frauddigital payment
How to Cite
Silma Subah Chowdhury Chowdhury, Fouzia Sultana Chowdhury (2026). Legal Challenges and Regulatory Responses to Digital Finance and E-Commerce Fraud in Bangladesh.. Social Science and Humanities Journal, 10(03), 9916-9923. https://doi.org/10.18535/sshj.v10i03.2216

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