'Cancer' of billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally: U.N.

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

The expansion of Asian crime syndicates into a multibillion-dollar cybercrime industry highlights a growing global threat. Despite increased crackdowns in Southeast Asia, these syndicates have successfully moved into regions like South America and Africa, using forced labor to perpetrate large-scale scams. The challenge requires international cooperation and comprehensive strategies addressing both criminal activities and human rights issues, as the syndicates' resources and reach continue to make them formidable adversaries.