**News Flash: UNODC Sounds Alarm on Cyber-Enabled Fraud in Southeast Asia đš**
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has issued a set of recommendations to combat cyber-enabled fraud in Southeast Asia. The agency warns that scammers are increasingly using new technologies like AI to diversify their tactics.
Key Points:
- UNODC urges Southeast Asian nations to criminalize operating unlicensed money service businesses or virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
- Some VASPs are facilitating transactions for fraud outfits and high-risk gambling sites.
- The report highlights the involvement of organized crime in casinos, cyber fraud, and money laundering using cryptocurrencies.
- Scammers are using AI and deep fakes to enhance their operations.
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