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Inside Southeast Asia’s Most Notorious Crime Hub

Big Take Asia

CHAPTER

The Dark Reality of Scam Centers in Laos

This chapter exposes the brutal conditions faced by workers in Laos' scam centers, where severe punishments are meted out for unmet quotas. It also uncovers the vast financial implications of these operations and introduces Zhao Wei, a Chinese businessman masquerading as a developer amidst a backdrop of criminality.

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