Scam centers
Coverage of Scam centers in the Nexus archive.
- More than 20,000 Cambodians still displaced by Thai clashes: UN expert
More than 20,000 Cambodians remain displaced along the Thai border due to ongoing clashes, per a UN expert who highlighted unresolved ceasefire violations and blocked returns. The expert also addressed Cambodia's scam centers and political rights concerns during his visit.
- Myanmar parliament passes crypto scam bill with penalties up to life
Myanmar parliament passed an anti-online scam bill that imposes prison terms of 10 years to life for crypto scams and operating scam centers. The legislation targets individuals and entities involved in cryptocurrency-related fraud and scam operations.
- Freed from Cambodia's scam compounds, trafficking victims face a new crisis
Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has left thousands of foreign workers stranded in Phnom Penh. The situation has created a secondary crisis as victims of trafficking now face uncertainty.
- Scam Center Strike Force Takes Major Actions Against Southeast Asian Scam Centers Targeting Americans
The Scam Center Strike Force has announced coordinated actions against Southeast Asian criminal organizations operating scam centers that target Americans. This represents a major enforcement effort against transnational cybercrime operations.
- FBI in Thailand Working with Partners to Shut Down Region's Scam Centers That Target Americans
The FBI and international partners are conducting operations in Thailand to dismantle scam centers in Southeast Asia that target American victims. These criminal compounds are designed to extract maximum financial losses from victims located thousands of miles away.