Crime Gangs Snare More Than $88 Billion in Scams in Asia Pacific, UN Says The latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime paints a disturbing picture of the scam economy in the Asia Pacific region.
According to the report, crime gangs have defrauded residents of at least $88 billion in 2025, with some estimates suggesting losses could be as high as $114 billion.
This is not just a matter of petty thieves or small time operators; it's a complex, transnational network that has evolved to outpace law enforcement and exploit corruption.