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Interpol survey: Cybercrime dominates Asian underworld

A recent Interpol survey of its Asian members revealed that cybercrime constitutes a significant portion of criminal activity in the region. Over half of the surveyed countries reported that cybercrime accounts for at least 30% of their national crime statistics, with a third noting more than 10,000 cases of online scams like phishing. This trend highlights the growing prevalence of digital offenses over traditional crimes, posing persistent, large-scale challenges that span multiple jurisdictions. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a survey report on cybercrime trends in Asia, which is an analysis rather than a direct event.

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Interpol survey: Cybercrime dominates Asian underworld

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    In cyberfriendly Asia, online crime dominates underworld: Interpol survey

    Illegal cyber activities accounted for around a third of all crimes recorded in some Asian countries, with scams the most widespread and financially damaging, according to a new Interpol report. The global policing agency’s latest cyber threat assessment cited the increasing domi…