UN says Southeast Asian gangs are outpacing crackdowns through corruption, AI and expanding cyber fraud networks.
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Organised crime groups have generated more than $88 billion through scams across the Asia-Pacific region, according to the United Nations.
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) warned that criminal syndicates in Southeast Asia are staying ahead of law enforcement by exploiting corruption, using artificial intelligence and rapidly expanding their cyber scam operations.
The agency said stronger regional cooperation is needed to tackle increasingly sophisticated fraud networks that continue to target victims across the world.
