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Southeast Asian Scam Networks Cost Victims Up to $114B in a Year: UN
DecryptThursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Once-fragmented syndicates have fused into a single, tech-driven criminal economy that increasingly runs on crypto, the UNODC warns.
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What happened
Once-fragmented syndicates have fused into a single, tech-driven criminal economy that increasingly runs on crypto, the UNODC warns.
Why it matters
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Background
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Timeline
Decrypt published: Southeast Asian Scam Networks Cost Victims Up to $114B in a Year: UN
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Economic impact
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Sources
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