Interpol has released a concerning update indicating that human trafficking-fueled scam centers are no longer limited to Southeast Asia but have now spread worldwide. Victims from 66 different countries are being coerced into scams, encountering severe abuses such as beatings, sexual exploitation, and torture. As the number of these centers grows, particularly in emerging hubs like the Middle East and West Africa, emerging technologies like AI are further enabling these criminal activities through tactics such as generating fake job offers and deepfake identities.
Victims now come from 66 countries across all continents, highlighting what Interpol describes as a 'global crisis' involving hundreds of thousands of people.
According to Interpol, victims are often lured with fake job offers and then held captive in scam compounds where they are coerced into committing fraud.
Emerging technologies are fueling this trend further, with a surge in the use of artificial intelligence to generate fake job ads and deepfake profiles.
Scam centers have significantly expanded their operations worldwide, from Southeast Asia to regions like the Middle East and West Africa.
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