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Cybercrime Gangs Extort Over $88 Billion in Asia-Pacific Scams
A UN report reveals that cybercrime gangs have extorted over $88 billion through scams in the Asia-Pacific region. These criminal operations have ensnared numerous victims.
21 Jul, 05:00 — 21 Jul, 06:47
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ndtvMostly Factual19d ago
Cybercrime Gangs Extorted Over $88 Billion In Scams From Asia-Pacific: Report
Criminals in Southeast Asia, an epicentre for cyberfraud by mostly Chinese-origin syndicates, are outpacing crackdowns, diversifying revenue streams, exploiting corruption and harnessing artificial intelligence.
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Crime gangs snare more than US$88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says
Networks that once operated within specific territories or illicit trades are increasingly expanding across multiple illegal markets while using shared services, said Delphine Schantz, UNODC Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
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First report: channel-news-asia · 21 Jul, 05:00|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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