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UN reports surge in human trafficking for Southeast Asian cyber-scam operations
DW Top Stories·MM · KH · LA·2 days ago
Southeast Asian cybercriminal syndicates have transitioned from localized goods-based crime to globalized service-oriented models, including large-scale human trafficking. The illicit activity, impacting victims from over 80 countries, resulted in an estimated $88 billion in regional economic losses during 2025.