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China Cracks Down on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia But Leaves Networks Intact

China Cracks Down on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia But Leaves Networks Intact

By Huizhong Wu
Tens of thousands of people, mostly but not all Chinese, have become ensnared in cyber scam networks run by powerful Chinese criminal syndicates hand-in-hand with local elites in Southeast Asia.

What’s Wrong With the Philippines’ New Anti-Trafficking Guidelines?

What’s Wrong With the Philippines’ New Anti-Trafficking Guidelines?

By Michael Beltran
“Why are we going after tourists and letting the big criminals get away?” one trafficking victim asks. 
Why Are Indonesians Illegally Selling Their Kidneys?

Why Are Indonesians Illegally Selling Their Kidneys?

By Aisyah Llewellyn
Jakarta's recent breaking of an organ trafficking ring has cast a light on a grim regional trade.

ASEAN Leaders Tackle Human Trafficking at Latest Summit

ASEAN Leaders Tackle Human Trafficking at Latest Summit

By Kuldeep Singh Chauhan
In recent years, the abuse of technology has increasingly facilitated this heinous crime, making it imperative for ASEAN nations to join forces and develop effective measures to combat it.

Indonesia Rescues 20 From Traffickers in Myanmar

Indonesia Rescues 20 From Traffickers in Myanmar

By Luke Hunt
Jakarta bans its migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.

Indonesia Works to Rescue 20 Trafficking Victims in Myanmar

Indonesia Works to Rescue 20 Trafficking Victims in Myanmar

By Niniek Karmini
Fake recruiters allegedly offered the Indonesian victims high-paying jobs in Thailand but instead trafficked them to Myawaddy in Myanmar. 

ASEAN Urged to Intervene Over Human Trafficking

ASEAN Urged to Intervene Over Human Trafficking

By Luke Hunt
Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar have been cited as key trafficking destinations by victims' groups.
Taiwan Grapples with Human Trafficking Spike

Taiwan Grapples with Human Trafficking Spike

By Brian Hioe
Increasing revelations in August about Taiwanese trafficked into Cambodia has become a significant political issue in Taiwan.

US Adds Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei to Human Trafficking Blacklist

US Adds Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei to Human Trafficking Blacklist

By Sebastian Strangio
The State Department's 2022 Trafficking in Persons report gave five out of 11 Southeast Asian nations its lowest Tier 3 rating.

Cambodia Rescues 16 Trafficked Malaysians, Others Still Held Captive

Cambodia Rescues 16 Trafficked Malaysians, Others Still Held Captive

By Luke Hunt
The move came after the Malaysian ambassador wrote to the national police chief to ask for assistance.

Vietnam’s Human Trafficking Problem Is Too Big to Ignore

Vietnam’s Human Trafficking Problem Is Too Big to Ignore

By Thoi Nguyen
The tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese in the U.K. shine a harsh light on Vietnam’s longstanding problem of human trafficking.
Australia and ASEAN Push Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

Australia and ASEAN Push Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

By Grant Wyeth
This issue forms an important area where Australia is able to align its values to its broader interests in Southeast Asia.

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