Behind Chen Zhi’s scam empire are trafficked workers and broken victims. Inside the cyber-slavery system powering Southeast Asia’s fraud economy.
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China Takes the Lead: Strategy, Signaling, and the Politics of Prosecuting Chen Zhi
China moved swiftly to claim Chen Zhi. His prosecution reveals how Beijing asserts jurisdiction, controls narratives, and reshapes regional cybercrime power.
Why Beijing Wanted Chen Zhi and What His Prosecution Reveals About China’s Cybercrime Strategy
China moved swiftly to claim Chen Zhi. His prosecution reveals Beijing’s strategy to control cybercrime narratives, jurisdiction, and regional power.
The Evolution of Scam Centers in Southeast Asia: New Tactics, New Frontiers
Southeast Asia’s scam centers have evolved into organized cybercrime compounds using crypto fraud, forced labor, and AI-driven scams. An in-depth 2026 investigation.