Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency Flows to Suspected Human Trafficking Networks Surge Southeast Asian Scam Ecosystems

The intersection of cryptocurrency and suspected human trafficking intensified dramatically in 2025, with total transaction volumes reaching hundreds of millions of dollars across identified services — an 85% year-over-year increase. While the financial growth is stark, the true cost of...
Telegram

Rise of Criminal Networks in Southeast Asia Through Telegram: UN Report

The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has highlighted the extensive use of the popular messaging app Telegram by powerful criminal networks operating out of Southeast Asia. The report, which exposes the role of the encrypted app in...