Ivan Franceschini
Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Melbourne whose research covers global China and transnational crime, with extensive fieldwork on Southeast Asia's online scam industry and compound capitalism.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 51min
Ivan Franceschini et al., "Scam: Inside Southeast Asia's Cybercrime Compounds" (Verso Books, 2025)
Ling Li, a PhD researcher focused on modern slavery, and Ivan Franceschini, a lecturer in Chinese Studies, share insights into Southeast Asia's alarming online scam industry. They discuss the chilling realities of scam compounds, where victims are coerced into criminal roles, revealing complex victim profiles and the psychological burdens they face. Their research highlights the concept of 'compound capitalism' and the ethical challenges in victim support. They propose an ASEAN-wide victim identification protocol and call for societal changes to prevent exploitation.
Nov 20, 2025 • 51min
Ivan Franceschini et al., "Scam: Inside Southeast Asia's Cybercrime Compounds" (Verso Books, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, Ling Li and Ivan Franceschini shed light on the dark world of Southeast Asia's cybercrime compounds. Ling, an NGO anti-trafficking expert, shares harrowing survivor stories and the complexities of modern slavery. Ivan, a lecturer in Chinese Studies, explores the evolution of online scams and the twisted dynamics of 'compound capitalism.' They discuss the psychological traps victims face, propose an ASEAN-wide identification system, and emphasize the need for societal change to combat these issues.
