#GlobalCybercrime

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https://bit.ly/3CRcByu - 🌐 More than 2,700 people, tricked into working for cybercrime syndicates, were rescued in a major operation by the Philippine police. The victims, from China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and over a dozen other countries, were employed in fraudulent online gaming sites and cybercrime groups. The magnitude of the operation, focusing on seven buildings in Las Pinas city, Manila, underlines the growing concern of the Philippines becoming a significant base for such cybercrime syndicates. #HumanTrafficking #Cybercrime 🔍 Cybercrime, particularly scams, is rapidly becoming a prominent issue in Asia. Innocent individuals from the region and beyond are lured into jobs in countries like Myanmar and Cambodia, only to find themselves enslaved in cybercrime operations. This emerging trend highlights the need for more stringent measures to combat these cybercrime operations. #DigitalSlavery #InternetScams 🌐 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has committed to fighting these syndicates, as demonstrated during a summit in Indonesia. The proposed measures include tighter border controls, reinforced law enforcement, and expanded public education about these illicit operations. #ASEAN #Cybersecurity 👮‍♂️ The rescue operation was spearheaded by Brig. Gen. Sydney Hernia of the national Philippine police’s anti-cybercrime unit. The victims consisted of 1,534 Filipinos and 1,190 foreigners from at least 17 countries, including China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, among others. #LawEnforcement #GlobalCybercrime 🏢 In a similar event, police raided another suspected cybercrime base in May, taking custody of nearly 1,400 Filipino and foreign workers allegedly forced to carry out cryptocurrency scams. These workers reportedly faced obstacles when trying to quit, including fear of being sold to other syndicates or being penalized with hefty fines. #CryptocurrencyScam #WorkersRights 💼 Misleading Facebook advertisements promising high salaries and ideal working conditions lured these unsuspecting workers into these cybercrime operations. This deceptive tactic underscores the necessity for online vigilance and skepticism regarding such too-good-to-be-true opportunities. #FalseAdvertisements #OnlineSafety ⚖️ Muhammad Mahfud, the Indonesian Minister who handles political, legal, and security issues, has expressed challenges in collaborating with Myanmar on cybercrime. ASEAN, he says, needs to fast-track a regional extradition treaty that would enhance the prosecution speed of offenders and curb the rise in cybercrime.