Human trafficking-fueled fraud in Southeast Asia is lucrative

Summary: Human trafficking-fueled fraud in Southeast Asia generates close to $3 trillion annually, with one crime group making $50 billion. Interpol's operations led to 3,500 arrests and $300 million seized since 2021. Hundreds of thousands are trafficked into online criminality, with victims facing abuse and forced labor. Scammers use sophisticated tactics like deepfake AI, with one victim tricked into paying $25 million. Myanmar is a key hub for scam syndicates.

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