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To fill this knowledge gap, this study embarked on a thorough bibliometric analysis of the field, utilizing 2790 documents from various sources, including 1853 articles, 504 books, and 177 reviews, spanning the years 1990 to 2023. Utilizing advanced tools, like Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, this study illuminated key geographical, thematic, and intellectual trends, shedding light on an annual growth rate of 13.43% in the related literature and an average citation per document of 28.29. This detailed analysis offered valuable insights into the current research landscape, emphasizing areas such as author collaboration, with 20.32% international co-authorships, and the prevalence of single-authored documents, at 1100. Despite the existing body of research, the interconnected dynamics between financial fraud and credit risk and their implications for banking stability remain underexplored. Therefore, this study sought to unravel this complex relationship and examine its effects at both the micro (individual banks) and macro (banking sector and wider economy) levels. The findings carry significant practical implications, informing policy development, shaping risk management strategies, and contributing to regulatory measures. Despite its limitations, including the potential transformation of identified trends due to evolving financial systems and financial crimes, this study represents a significant contribution to scholarly discourse in the field. 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