Malaysians are heavily involved in online scams and human trafficking

While many Malaysians are victims of human trafficking and online scams, a report on transnational crime in Southeast Asia shows the reality is more complex: Malaysians are also deeply involved in these illegal activities.

The report, “Transnational Crime in Southeast Asia: A Growing Threat to Global Peace and Security,” describes how criminal networks built fraud complexes in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos and involved Malaysians in managing their operations and fraudulent proceeds.

“Two of the three illegal casino cities…