"U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro described the crackdown as a 'new theater of war' against Chinese transnational organized crime, emphasizing the seriousness of the initiative."
"The Scam Center Strike Force includes the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, the Department of Justice's Criminal Division, the FBI, and the U.S. Secret Service."
"Cybercrime has flourished in Southeast Asia, with illegal operations making massive profits from victims globally, leading to significant financial losses for Americans."
"The illicit industry is closely involved in human trafficking, with foreign nationals often recruited under false pretenses and forced to work in near-slavery conditions."
U.S. officials have initiated a major crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations, particularly in Cambodia and Myanmar. This effort, led by the Scam Center Strike Force, includes sanctions against a Cambodian senator and 28 others. Criminal charges were filed against two Chinese nationals. The initiative aims to seize online recruitment channels and freeze illicit assets. Cybercrime has resulted in significant financial losses for Americans, with nearly $21 billion lost in 2025. The operations are often linked to human trafficking, exploiting foreign nationals for scams.
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