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UN warns online scam trafficking from East Asia is surging

The UN says gangs are trafficking about 300,000 people from 80+ countries to online scam centers.
WHO: United Nations
WHAT: UN says online scam center trafficking is skyrocketing and that about 300,000 people from 80+ countries are being exploited and abused.
WHEN: Jul 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
WHERE: East Asia
WHY: Gangs are trafficking more people to East Asian online scam centers for exploitation and abuse.

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