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crime syndicates

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How uneven borders fuel Myanmar’s vast and resilient scam economy
Southeast Asia, particularly areas near borders within Myanmar, has become a significant hub for the global online scamming industry, operating out of fortified Chinese crime syndicate compounds. Thes...
Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines
Qyira Yusri describes heightened in-flight theft primarily by Chinese criminal groups targeting Asian flights for cash and luxury items from passengers' overhead bins. Passengers are advised to take p...