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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has pledged a more aggressive response to transnational online scam operations, acknowledging that criminal networks are becoming increasingly fragmented and technologically sophisticated across the region.
Malaysia's police force has applied for an Interpol Red Notice to track down activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak, who fled the country while facing charges related to damaging a Hindu sacred symbol in Langkawi.
ASEAN police forces are intensifying cross-border cooperation and developing specialized training to combat rapidly evolving transnational scam syndicates relocating to new havens across Southeast Asia and beyond.
An Interpol report reveals cybercrime now represents roughly a third of all recorded offences across multiple Asian countries, with organised scam networks operating across borders and leveraging artificial intelligence to defraud victims of tens of billions yearly.
Malaysia's online scam losses surged to RM2.97 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from RM1.57 billion in 2024. The Inspector-General of Police warns of escalating cybercrime tactics as authorities launch public awareness campaigns.