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An AP and Frontline investigation exposes how American technology infrastructure—from satellite internet to AI tools—is being systematically exploited by scam networks operating across Southeast Asia, particularly Myanmar, despite voluntary compliance efforts.
An Interpol report reveals cybercrime accounts for roughly a third of all crimes in multiple Asian nations, with organized scam networks generating tens of billions annually and increasingly deploying artificial intelligence.
Google has sued a suspected Chinese cybercrime operation accused of using its Gemini AI chatbot to craft spam messages and malicious code. The group sent 2.5 million fraudulent texts to Android users in May.
Thailand's Consumer Council will sue Meta for allowing scammers to exploit Facebook through advertisements and failing to safeguard users. The watchdog recorded nearly 3,800 complaints linked to the platform between 2024 and 2026.
Artificial intelligence is enabling criminals to convincingly impersonate family members in scams that have cost Americans billions of dollars. Voice cloning tools, easily accessible online, are being used to extract emergency cash payments from vulnerable targets.