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The UN estimates that some 300,000 people from more than 80 countries are kept in prison-like conditions and forced to carry out online crimes that cost unsuspecting victims billions of dollars. Photo: Chalinee Thirasupa/REUTERS

UN says online scam center trafficking is skyrocketing

Migration authorities have said gangs are trafficking ever more people to East Asian online scam centers. The UN says some 300,000 people from more than 80 countries are currently being exploited...

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3 remanded over alleged proxy recruitment scam at public administration ministry

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Seven held for allegedly sending woman to Italy using another applicant's visa

Alleged scam centre workers and victims are pictured during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myanmar's eastern Myawaddy, on February 26, 2025. Photo: BSS/AFP

Scam losses in Asian regions up to $114b in 2025: UN

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Four land in jail after face verification reveals recruitment fraud

Protesters hold banners and placards demanding justice, alleging that Just Thought Education Consultant scammed nearly 300 students by promising overseas higher education opportunities. Photo: TBS

Education consultancy owner, 2 others arrested over Tk15.5cr overseas study scam

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Scams, smuggling, battlefields: How flawed vetting sent our workers into harm's way

Many online ticket sites purporting to be official are fake. Photo: DW

Fake Fifa sites are everywhere: How fans can stay safe

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Cambodia trafficking: False job promises luring Bangladeshis into scam centres

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CID arrests suspect in Tk400cr investment scam

The detainee, according to RAB, has been handed over to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Model Police Station, and legal action is being initiated against him under the relevant laws. Photo: Courtesy

Teen held in Cox's Bazar for selling fake SSC question papers

Mount Everest or Sagarmatha (top), highest peak in the world with an altitude of 8.848 metres (29.028 ft) is seen in this aerial view next to 6.812 metres (22.349 feet) high Mount Ama Dablam (bottom R) April 22, 2007. File Photo: Reuters

Mount Everest climbers allegedly 'poisoned' by guides in $19.69m insurance scam

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Purbachal plot scam: Hasina gets 10 years, British MP Tulip 4 in 2 more cases