Transnational Organized Crime in Southeast Asia

On May 13, USIP hosted a conversation on rapidly spreading, industrial-scale scam compounds in Southeast Asia. Drawing from USIP’s recent senior study group report on the topic, the discussion illuminated how far-reaching criminal networks have been able to adapt to regional conditions and escape the constraints of law enforcement — as well as how policymakers can counter their malign effects.

Speakers

Andrew Wilder, welcoming remarks
Vice President, Asia Center, U.S. Institute of Peace

Brandon Yoder, keynote remarks
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Intl. Narcotics & Law Enforcement

Erin West
Deputy District Attorney, REACT Task Force, Office of the District Attorney, Santa Clara County

Jacob Sims
Visiting Expert, United States Institute of Peace

Jason Tower
Country Director, Burma, United States Institute of Peace

Nicole Cochran, moderator 
Program Officer, Burma, United States Institute of Peace

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/transnational-organized-crime-southeast-asia