Core Viewpoint - The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Anutin, is prioritizing the crackdown on cybercrime, particularly focusing on online fraud, misinformation, online gambling, and digital asset money laundering, which are seen as significant threats to society and the economy [1] Group 1: Key Measures - The first measure involves proactive prevention, which includes collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission and operators to cut off illegal networks and mobile signals in border areas, along with strict legal actions against involved parties, including those in political and public sectors [1] - The second measure focuses on data integration, aiming to enhance data sharing and analysis with police and the National Cyber Security Agency to establish a centralized database and real-time alert system for improving case tracking and victim compensation efficiency [1] - The third measure is about improving legislation, which includes researching the establishment of a "Cyber Fraud Prevention Agency" to strengthen relevant laws and penalties [1] Group 2: Operational Strategy - The operational strategy of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society emphasizes "proactive prevention, rapid response, and victim protection," with close cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the Royal Thai Police to combat fraud gangs, scammers, and online gambling activities, ensuring public safety and stability in the digital society [1]

他们摸索出了一套专业的作案手法——先在抖音上搜索游戏视频，专门挑选那些看起来是小学生的用户 关注；待对方回关后，便通过私信联系，声称有"重要事情"告知；视频通话中出示伪造的警官证，恐吓 孩子其游戏账号涉嫌犯罪活动；最后指导孩子偷拿家长手机，将资金转入指定账户。 来源：杭州日报 家住杭州富阳的徐晓晓（化名），今年刚满11岁，还在上小学。今年3月的一天，她在抖音平台上收到 了一条陌生人消息，对方自称是南昌的"警察叔叔"，说徐晓晓爱玩的游戏账号已经被犯罪分子利用，必 须立即配合调查。 小姑娘害怕了，拿来了爷爷的手机。在这位"警察叔叔"的指导下，徐晓晓悄悄分多次将爷爷账户中的1 万余元转入了多个账户之中。直到孩子回房间拿手机充电器，父母发现了不对劲，赶忙报了警。 后经查明，这位"警察叔叔"的背后有一个由年轻人组成的诈骗团伙，专门通过网络平台寻找未成年人下 手，特别是那些喜欢玩游戏的小学生。 近日，该案在富阳区人民法院开庭审理。 富阳区人民检察官指控，2025年春节期间，羊某甲闲来无事，动起了歪脑筋，通过抖音搜索诈骗案例， 他发现冒充警察诈骗小孩子是一种"比较简单"的手段。很快，羊某甲组建起了自己的"团队"：懂得兑换 ...

Core Points - Chen Zhi, a prominent figure in Cambodia's real estate sector, has been accused of leading a massive international fraud operation, resulting in the seizure of approximately $15 billion worth of Bitcoin by U.S. authorities [2][7][10] - The Prince Holding Group, founded by Chen Zhi, is implicated in extensive scams and money laundering activities, with the majority of its income derived from illegal operations [12][14][22] - Chen Zhi's operations have drawn attention from multiple countries, leading to sanctions and investigations into his business practices and connections with government officials [6][15][33] Company Overview - Prince Holding Group is one of Cambodia's largest conglomerates, claiming to operate over 100 business entities across more than 30 countries, with significant investments in real estate, financial services, and tourism [12][22] - The group has been involved in various legitimate business ventures, but many of these are reportedly unprofitable and serve primarily to disguise fraudulent activities [12][14] - Chen Zhi's real estate investments in Cambodia are estimated to exceed $2 billion, including major developments like the Prince Plaza in Phnom Penh [12] Fraud Operations - Chen Zhi is accused of establishing at least 10 scam centers in Cambodia, where thousands of workers were trafficked and coerced into executing large-scale online fraud [7][11] - The primary method of fraud employed by the Prince Holding Group is known as "pig butchering," a sophisticated investment scam targeting victims globally [11][14] - Evidence from the indictment includes detailed records of profits and operational strategies for various scams, indicating a highly organized and systematic approach to fraud [3][4][11] Financial Implications - The indictment reveals that the Prince Holding Group generated an estimated daily income of over $30 million from fraudulent activities, amounting to an annual revenue of approximately $11 billion, which is nearly one-third of Cambodia's GDP [14] - Chen Zhi's operations have resulted in significant financial losses for victims worldwide, with estimates of total losses exceeding billions of dollars [7][10] Legal Actions and Investigations - U.S. authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Chen Zhi and his associates, with charges including wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, potentially leading to a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison [11][14] - The U.S. Department of Justice has identified 128 companies and 18 individuals associated with the Prince Holding Group for sanctions, many of which are offshore shell companies with no legitimate business activities [22][25] Community and Public Perception - Despite the serious allegations, Chen Zhi has maintained a public image as a philanthropist in Cambodia, funding various charitable initiatives and educational programs [32][33] - The Cambodian government has expressed a willingness to cooperate with investigations but has defended Chen Zhi's business practices as compliant with local laws [33]

Core Points - SpaceX has identified and disabled over 2,500 Starlink devices around suspected scam centers in Myanmar [1] - The U.S. Congress is investigating whether SpaceX's Starlink provided internet services to scam operations in Myanmar [3][6] - Starlink has rapidly become the second-largest internet provider in Myanmar, with a market share of 12.37% as of September, despite not having access permission until February [5] Group 1 - SpaceX's Vice President Lauren Dreyer announced the disabling of over 2,500 Starlink devices in Myanmar [1] - The Myanmar military has conducted operations against scam centers, seizing 30 Starlink receivers and accessories [1] - Satellite imagery and drone footage have shown the use of Starlink services by scam groups in Myanmar [3] Group 2 - The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on 19 entities and individuals involved in telecom fraud in Myanmar and Cambodia, with U.S. citizens suffering losses exceeding $10 billion last year, a 66% increase year-on-year [5][6] - The U.S. Congress has the authority to summon Elon Musk to testify regarding the relationship between Starlink and scam operations [6] - Former U.S. cybercrime prosecutor Erin West expressed outrage over the situation, highlighting the responsibility of American companies [7]

新华社北京10月21日电 韩国外交部长官赵显20日说，柬埔寨向韩国遣返64名涉嫌参与网络诈骗的韩国籍嫌疑人后，在一场行动中又逮捕10余名 涉案韩国人，另有两名据信被犯罪团伙拘禁的韩国人获救。 赵显当天在一场记者会上说，柬埔寨警方16日对电诈犯罪窝点开展打击行动，被捕和获救的韩国公民预计本周返回韩国。 他同时表示，韩国政府计划新增40名领事人员，并针对东南亚地区启动预警体系，以更好应对类似事件。此外，韩国外交部在全球范围启动针对 涉网络诈骗韩国公民的全面排查，以掌握涉案人员的规模。 10月18日凌晨，在柬埔寨金边德崇国际机场，警察押送被遣返的韩国网络诈骗嫌疑人登机。新华社/柬新社 柬埔寨7月开始在全国范围内发起打击电信网络诈骗行动。柬埔寨打击网络诈骗委员会本月15日说，该国在近4个月内逮捕了3455名网络诈骗嫌疑 人，被捕嫌疑人来自20个国家和地区，其中包括韩国。韩国警察厅20日通报，从柬埔寨遣返的64名网络诈骗嫌疑人中，警方对59人申请逮捕令， 另有4人被释放，1人已被逮捕。（林芮竹） 责编：陈菲扬、卢思宇 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Myanmar military has intensified its crackdown on online fraud operations near the Myanmar-Thailand border, seizing equipment from SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet system, which has been linked to the resurgence of these fraud activities [1][4]. Group 1: Crackdown on Fraud Operations - The Myanmar military conducted a raid on approximately 200 buildings in the KK area of Karen State, uncovering around 2,200 workers and arresting 15 individuals involved in online gambling and fraud [1]. - Following the COVID-19 pandemic, online fraud operations have rapidly expanded in Myanmar's border conflict zones, with a joint crackdown by China, Thailand, and Myanmar earlier this year leading to the repatriation of thousands of suspected fraudsters [1][5]. Group 2: Starlink's Role and Market Position - Starlink has emerged as Myanmar's largest internet provider from July to September 2023, holding a market share of 12.37%, just behind the Myanmar National Telecom Company at 13.7% [4]. - Despite its significant market presence, Starlink has not obtained official internet access permission in Myanmar [4]. Group 3: International Concerns and Investigations - The U.S. Congress has initiated an investigation into Starlink's involvement in facilitating online fraud, with Senator Maggie Hassan urging Elon Musk to terminate Starlink services in fraud zones [4]. - Erin West, a former U.S. cybercrime prosecutor, has expressed outrage over the situation, highlighting the lack of response from Starlink to inquiries about its role in these operations [5]. Group 4: Broader Context of Online Fraud in Southeast Asia - The United Nations reported that up to 120,000 individuals may be forced into online fraud in Myanmar, with the Southeast Asian fraud industry causing approximately $37 billion in losses to victims last year [5]. - Recent actions by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security have led to the arrest of over 57,000 Chinese nationals involved in fraud, indicating a collaborative effort to combat this issue across borders [6].

另一方面，报道说，柬埔寨移民总局统计的韩国人入境人数则更多，部分年份几乎是韩方统计数据的两倍。 韩联社表示，鉴于上述情况，有观点认为，若要妥善解救被拘禁、绑架、遭暴力侵害的韩国公民，当务之急是全面 掌握卷入柬埔寨电诈的韩国人实际规模。 【环球网报道 记者 索炎琦】据韩联社20日报道，韩国政府曾估算，在柬埔寨从事"诈骗黑产"的韩国公民略超一千 人。但最新数据显示，实际人数恐远不止于此。 报道称，韩国执政党共同民主党议员朴赞大办公室20日从法务部获取的一份资料显示，韩国赴柬埔寨出境人数与自 柬返韩入境人数之间的差距自2021年以来急剧扩大。该数值在2021年仅113人，但2022年激增至3209人，2023年为 2662人，2024年达到3248人，连续三年维持在两三千人规模。这意味着每年都有数千名韩国人赴柬后留在当地，未 再返回。今年截至8月，大致有864名赴柬人员未回国。 本月18日，韩国警方通报，64名在柬埔寨涉嫌参与网络诈骗被拘留的韩国籍嫌疑人当天返回韩国，他们将接受警方 调查。据介绍，柬埔寨7月开始在全国范围内发起打击网络诈骗行动。柬埔寨打击网络诈骗委员会15日说，该国在近 4个月内逮捕了3455名网络 ...

与此同时，韩国国家调查本部正统筹指挥各警察厅推进整体调查工作，一方面将核实受害人情况及新增 犯罪线索，另一方面将进一步判断嫌疑人参与犯罪的主观意愿，明确其是明知违法仍主动参与，还是在 遭绑架拘禁后被迫参与犯罪。 【环球时报驻韩国特约记者 黎枳银】综合韩联社、NEWS1通讯社和《韩民族日报》等韩媒19日报道， 64名因涉嫌网络诈骗在柬埔寨被拘留的韩国人，已于10月18日凌晨乘坐包机从柬埔寨金边德崇国际机场 抵达韩国仁川国际机场。此次不仅是韩国从境外押解本国犯罪嫌疑人的最大规模行动，也是继此前两次 类似行动后的第三次集中遣返。为确保整个过程安全有序，韩方专门派出约190名警察随机押送。 本月初，一名韩国大学生在柬埔寨被诈骗团伙虐待致死，引发韩国舆论强烈关注，也成为推动两国深化 执法协作的重要契机。随后，韩国政府派出由外交部第二次官金珍我率领的工作组前往金边，与柬方就 案件应对及合作机制进行磋商，为此次大规模遣返奠定了基础。 韩国总统室和国家情报资源管理院表示，据推测，目前柬埔寨的"诈骗园区"内仍有约1000名韩国人。据 韩国警方19日最新消息，由侦查人员、法医等7人组成的工作组当晚启程前往柬埔寨，将在20日上午与 ...

针对此类情况，抖音持续通过技术手段加强黑产打击，2025年第三季度共封禁此类涉诈账号8.8万个， 日均拦截相关语音电话超过五万次。同时，平台也积极排查相关线索，汇总上报至公安机关。近期，公 安机关根据线索，查明并抓获了一个专门利用语音功能实施引流、诈骗的5人团伙，该团伙在境内设置 工作室对接境外窝点，并针对性向未成年人收购、租借抖音号用于诈骗。相关工作人员表示，大家在谨 防诈骗的同时，也要保护好个人隐私，不出售、租借自己的社交账号，避免成为"诈骗工具人"。 抖音反诈中心提醒广大用户，如遇自称"抖音客服"并表示"某项服务/会员即将自动扣费"、要求下载其 他软件共享屏幕的，均为诈骗。接到可疑电话和信息，用户可致电抖音官方服务热线95152进行核实， 也可打开抖音APP搜索"验证助手"查验。 随后，诈骗分子引导刘女士在"联x宝"App中点击"启动服务通道"，并指导其进行操作。刘女士发现自己 手机进入黑屏状态，意识到不对劲的她拔掉手机卡，切断了与对方的联系。"后来反诈中心联系我，我 才知道这是诈骗。" 刘女士回忆，这个欺诈账号之前经常点赞自己的视频并关注了自己，于是自己也关注了对方。该账号的 头像和昵称都跟抖音无关， ...

Core Insights - A large-scale "pig-butchering" scam in Cambodia has been dismantled by U.S. law enforcement, resulting in the seizure of 127,271 bitcoins valued at approximately $15 billion, marking the largest asset forfeiture in U.S. history [1][3] - The main suspect, Chen Zhi, also known as "Vincent," is accused of telecom fraud and money laundering, facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted [1][3] - Chen Zhi is the actual controller of Prince Holding Group, which has been labeled by the U.S. Department of Justice as one of Asia's largest transnational criminal organizations [3] Company and Industry Analysis - Prince Holding Group operates in over 30 countries, with activities in real estate and finance, but is primarily identified as a criminal enterprise by U.S. authorities [3] - The scam network employed deceptive recruitment tactics, luring victims with high-paying job offers, only to enslave them in fraud operations [3][5] - The operation utilized "phone farms" with 1,250 phones and approximately 76,000 social media accounts to build trust with victims before defrauding them [5] - The funds obtained from scams were laundered through a complex network involving fake investment platforms and casinos, ultimately reaching digital wallets in Dubai [5] - The case highlights the growing trend of organized and corporate-like structures in large-scale fraud, particularly in Southeast Asia, where regulatory environments are lax [5] Regulatory and Technological Implications - The case underscores the challenges posed by cryptocurrencies in transnational crime, as their anonymity complicates law enforcement efforts [5][6] - Despite the perception of Bitcoin as decentralized, the ability of U.S. authorities to seize assets indicates that key aspects of cryptocurrency transactions remain under U.S. control [6] - The successful seizure of such a large amount of Bitcoin demonstrates the increasing capabilities of law enforcement in tracking cryptocurrency transactions [6]