Phishing Email Impersonating CIMA Official (2026-09-11)

Summary

This is a public notice from CIMA warning that a phishing campaign is impersonating the Authority's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Patrick Bodden, in fraudulent emails seeking sensitive information. It is purely informational and does not create any new regulatory obligations, but it advises members of the public and industry on how to recognise and respond to the fraudulent emails.

• Nature of scam: Fraudulent emails impersonate CIMA's Chief Operating Officer, asking recipients to confirm attached documents for an internal review and to provide contact details if they are not the intended recipient.
• Verification tip: Legitimate CIMA emails only come from addresses ending in @cima.ky; any different domain should be treated as suspicious.
• Recommended action: Do not respond, click links, or open attachments in suspicious emails; verify authenticity through official CIMA channels before taking any action.
• Reporting: Report suspected phishing or impersonation attempts to abuse@cima.ky.

Applies to

members of the public, industry stakeholders