UK company study shows scams growing more sophisticated
Soldiers raid an online scam center in Myanmar’s Karen state in this image provided by the Myanmar military on Oct. 19. © AP
KENTARO TAKEDA
November 26, 2025 14:48 JST
SINGAPORE — Online fraud cases have risen sharply in Malaysia and Myanmar this year, as sophisticated scams using artificial intelligence spread, a study released Tuesday showed, posing a significant threat to the region’s digital economies.