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In cyberfriendly Asia, online crime dominates underworld: Interpol survey
A new Interpol report reveals that illegal cyber activities account for around a third of all crimes in some Asian countries, with scams being the most widespread and financially damaging. The report highlights the growing dominance of online crimes over traditional illicit activities, describing them as persistent, large-scale challenges linked to rapid digital adoption.
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