In this video, Geoff White, host of BBC Podcast 'Lazarus Heist', exposes the hidden world of Southeast Asian cybercrime networks, where romance scams, pig butchering schemes, and crypto-driven fraud have evolved into a multi-billion-dollar global industry. These scams use emotional manipulation to trap victims, convincing them to invest in fake opportunities — only to be drained of their savings.Countries like Laos, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Thailand have become hotbeds for organized cybercrime, fueled by underground casinos, crypto laundering, and poorly regulated financial systems. Many of these networks operate with little government oversight, and in some cases, authorities appear complicit in allowing these fraudulent operations to thrive.Adding another disturbing layer, thousands of people are trafficked into these regions and forced into scam operations under harsh, exploitative conditions. What seems like an online fraud problem is, in reality, a deeply rooted crisis tied to human trafficking, illegal gambling, and financial exploitation — powered by modern technology.Geoff explains how Southeast Asia became the global hub for organized scams, why these operations are growing so fast, and the devastating human cost behind them. If you are interested in the full story,
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