Sulu-Celebes maritime triangle
Coverage of Sulu-Celebes maritime triangle in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says
Southeast Asia-based criminal groups are using integrated networks and technology to expand illicit activities globally, with scams projected to cause $88.3–$114.1 billion in losses by 2025. A UN report highlights threats to children via AI-generated abuse content, online gaming, and sex trafficking, alongside expanding drug, wildlife, and human trafficking in Asia.
- International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says
The UN report highlights how Southeast Asia-based criminal groups use technology to expand their illicit economy, causing up to $114.1 billion in scam losses by 2025, and increasing threats to children through AI and online exploitation, alongside expanding drug and wildlife trafficking in Asia and beyond.