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Criminal networks across Southeast Asia are increasingly relying on the messaging platform Telegram, which has significantly transformed how large-scale illegal operations are conducted. That's according to a United Nations report cited by
Southeast Asia has become a key center for a multibillion-dollar industry that scams victims worldwide. Much of this activity is driven by Chinese crime syndicates operating from heavily secured compounds, often staffed by trafficked workers, the report claims. According to the UN Office for Drugs and Crime , the industry generates an estimated $27.4 billion to $36.5 billion annually.
The UNODC report highlighted that the massive profits earned by these criminal organizations have pushed them to adopt new technologies, such as malware, generative AI, and deepfake technology, to further their operations. The agency identified over 10 deepfake software service providers specifically catering to criminal groups involved in cyber-enabled fraud across Southeast Asia.
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