Tookitaki, Nagbukas ng Opisina sa Makati Para Serbisyo ang GCash, Maya, at PayMongo
Tookitaki, Nagbukas ng Opisina sa Makati Para Serbisyo ang GCash, Maya, at PayMongoNag-upgrade ang Tookitaki mula sa isang shared workspace patungo sa isang permanenteng opisina sa Ayala Triangle Tower One sa Makati upang palawakin ang kakayahan nito sa pagpigil ng fraud (panloloko) sa mabilis na lumalagong sektor ng digital payments sa Pilipinas.
Key Takeaway
Tookitaki's Manila office targets fraud prevention gaps in PH e-wallets as scam risks outpace security infrastructure.
Financial crime prevention firm Tookitaki opened a permanent office in Ayala Triangle Tower One in Makati on April 5, upgrading from a shared workspace arrangement.
The move signals a long-term bet on the Philippines as one of Southeast Asia's most active digital finance markets. GCash, Maya, PayMongo, and GoTyme attended the launch as existing clients. Tookitaki specializes in anti-fraud and anti-money laundering solutions using AI-driven detection systems.
Tookitaki Founder and CEO Abhishek Chatterjee said financial crime is becoming more sophisticated and requires institutions to adopt intelligent and collaborative technologies to stay ahead. The company's AI-driven solutions enable financial institutions to detect complex fraud patterns, uncover hidden risks, and strengthen compliance. Chatterjee added that the Manila presence allows Tookitaki to bring these capabilities closer to Philippine financial institutions and support their continued growth.
The expansion comes as rising transaction volumes in the Philippines' e-wallet and online payments ecosystem have increased exposure to fraud, scams, and money laundering risks. Tookitaki co-founder and COO Jeeta Bandopadhyay said establishing a permanent Manila base would improve responsiveness to clients and enhance collaboration across the region.
Tookitaki previously raised ₱1.16 billion ($19.2 million) in Series A funding and maintains offices in Singapore, India, and the U.S. The Philippine office marks the firm's first dedicated presence in Southeast Asia outside Singapore.
🇵🇭 Filipino Impact
GCash, Maya, and PayMongo users will benefit from improved fraud detection as Tookitaki's local team can respond faster to emerging scam patterns targeting Filipino digital wallets. The move addresses a critical gap as BSP-licensed platforms face rising synthetic identity fraud and money laundering risks from increased e-wallet adoption.
This article was written based on reporting from Philstar.
