Scammers worldwide are making billions, preying on victims through various schemes, from dubious investment offers to fake identities on dating apps. Investigating this illicit industry led to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, where gangs operate scams from enclosed compounds, hidden from authorities. Journalists learned from insiders about their operations, methods, and communication channels on apps like Telegram. This article delves into the mechanics of these scams and the complexities of money laundering, revealing how scammers thrive in a world fraught with deception.
We followed the money trail from Hong Kong to Cambodia, exploring how scammers convert illicit cash into seemingly legitimate income, often through complex laundering techniques.
In Sihanoukville, we witnessed a bustling network of scams operated from secure compounds, where insiders revealed details about their operations on messaging apps like Telegram.
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