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Why Southeast Asia's online scam industry is so hard to shut down

A major online scam network leader has been arrested and extradited. This industry has stolen billions globally. Victims are often lured by fake job offers. Trafficked workers are forced to scam people worldwide. Dismantling this network is extremely difficult. New scam centers continue to emerge across Southeast Asia and beyond.

8 Jan 2026 2:30 pm