According to a recent UN report, transnational organized crime syndicates in East and Southeast Asia are escalating efforts to expand scam operations worldwide. This shift comes in response to intensified crackdowns from local authorities. Scammers are now utilizing remote locations and regions with weak law enforcement, successfully reaching victims across Africa and Latin America. UNODC estimates these operations generate nearly $40 billion annually, emphasizing a growing trend of scams, including cryptocurrency fraud and romance scams, potentially becoming a global issue as criminals adapt and navigate law enforcement challenges.
In response to crackdowns by authorities, transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are expanding their scam operations globally, according to a UN report.
Scam centres are now operating not just in Southeast Asia, but also in Africa and Latin America, leveraging lax law enforcement in those regions.
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