Cybercrime operation in Southeast Asia traps engineers in modern slavery
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This report explores a cybercrime operation in Southeast Asia where computer engineers were coerced into defrauding victims of billions of dollars, effectively placing them in a modern slavery situation. The discussion also includes details about a related scam involving Fresh Air. The story sheds light on the complex dynamics where scammers themselves become victims.
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