Teija Kaarlela

Teija Kaarlela is a leading expert at Finanssiala ry, the Finnish Financial Services Association, where she focuses on combating digital fraud and scams. In recent discussions, she highlighted the increasing prevalence of online fraud, which has now become more profitable for criminals than drug trafficking. Kaarlela emphasizes the need for banks to react swiftly to potential fraud while also advocating for enhanced measures across various sectors to prevent these crimes, as the responsibility often falls heavily on financial institutions.