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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Cambodia Strengthens Crackdown on Special Scams, People Fleeing Base Seek Help from Japanese Embassy
Cambodia is intensifying its crackdown on special scams that are based in Southeast Asia, leading to many foreign nationals being detained and others attempting to escape.
Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Special Fraud and Investment/Romance Fraud: Damages Exceed 300 Billion Yen with AI Used for Faces and Voices
In 2025, special fraud and SNS-type investment and romance scams resulted in record damages of over 324.1 billion yen in Japan, sharply increasing from the previous year, with authorities warning of a crisis.
Feb 12 • 01:10 UTC