U.N. reports Southeast Asia’s criminal networks are using tech to build a global illicit economy
Scams caused an estimated $88.3 billion to $114.1 billion in losses last year as criminal groups increasingly turned to AI, deepfakes, and cryptocurrency.
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Published: 21 July 2026
Source: Fortune AI
Category: News
Topics: Jobs & economy · Misinformation
Retrieved: 22 July 2026
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