Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking in Cambodia and Vietnam

July 02, 2024 01:24:46
Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking in Cambodia and Vietnam
Events at USIP
Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking in Cambodia and Vietnam

Jul 02 2024 | 01:24:46

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Show Notes

USIP formed a study group to explore the dimensions and nature of Southeast Asia’s China-originating criminal networks and the scourge of online scamming they are now spreading globally. On July 1, USIP hosted a conversation that built on the study group’s final report on transnational crime in Southeast Asia by looking at on-the-ground conditions in Cambodia and Vietnam, as well as the experiences of diaspora civil society. The discussion delved into the alarming rise of criminal cyber scam centers that exploit forced labor, human trafficking and online "pig butchering" techniques to defraud victims of billions of dollars. 

Speakers

Ryan McKeanopening remarks 
Director, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

Jason Tower 
Burma Country Director, U.S. Institute of Peace

Diep Vuong
President and Co-Founder, Pacific Links Foundation  

Mu Sochua
President, Khmer Movement for Democracy

Hai Luong
Lecturer, Griffith University

Jacob Sims
Visiting Expert, U.S. Institute of Peace 

Andrew Wells-Dangmoderator
Senior Expert, Southeast Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/cyber-scams-and-human-trafficking-cambodia-and-vietnam

 

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