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UN Warns Global Expansion of Asian Scam Industry
UN Warns Global Expansion of Asian Scam Industry

UN Warns Global Expansion of Asian Scam Industry

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Transnational crime syndicates originating in East and Southeast Asia are rapidly expanding their lucrative scam operations worldwide, as crackdowns in traditional strongholds like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines have pushed them into regions with weaker law enforcement, according to a new United Nations report. These organized groups are responsible for billions in losses annually through romance scams, fake investment pitches, and illegal online gambling. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime warns that their activities now extend to Africa, Latin America, South Asia, the Middle East, and Pacific islands, with related crimes such as money laundering and human trafficking also spreading to Europe and North America. Criminals have adapted by moving operations quickly to evade law enforcement and forming partnerships with other illicit networks, such as South American drug cartels. Despite recent raids and power cuts targeting scam compounds, these syndicates remain highly mobile and professional, making global cooperation crucial to counter their expansion. The UN estimates that hundreds of scam centers generate nearly $40 billion annually, and warns that without prompt international action, the threat could escalate even further.

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