INDIA

India Loses Big to Cyber Scams from SE Asia | MHA Flags Chinese-Controlled Crime Hubs

| India is bleeding crores every month to cyber frauds—and now, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is sounding the alarm.According to a recent intelligence alert, scam factories in Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand are targeting Indian citizens through sophisticated online frauds. These hubs, often run by Chinese crime syndicates, are powered by trafficked tech workers forced to operate phishing, sextortion, and investment scams.The MHA’s findings reveal the scale and sophistication of this cybercrime network, with India among the top targets. Authorities say victims are lured through fake job ads, only to be trapped and coerced into working for scam operations.On this episode, we break down how these networks operate, who’s behind them, and what steps India is now taking to fight back.

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