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International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says
A UN report reveals Southeast Asia-based criminal groups are leveraging technology to expand an illicit economy with global reach, causing estimated $88.3–$114.1 billion in scam-related losses by 2025. The report highlights risks to children from AI-generated child sexual abuse content, online gaming, and sex trafficking, alongside growing drug, wildlife, and human trafficking networks in Asia and beyond.
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