CRIMEJun 21 · 19:19 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

Cyber scam hubs across Southeast Asia fuelled by human trafficking: APG report

A report by APG highlights cyber scam hubs in Southeast Asia linked to human trafficking. Government data shows 6,998 Indians were rescued from these hubs since 2022, with significant numbers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar.

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