Tag: Pig-butchering scams
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Southeast Asian Scam Hubs Employ Forced Labor in ‘Pig-Butchering’ Operations
Chinese crime syndicates have established ‘scam hubs’ across Southeast Asia, utilizing forced labor to conduct online fraud, including crypto-related ‘pig-butchering’ scams. These operations, initially targeting Chinese citizens, have expanded globally and generate an estimated over $500 billion annually.