Security
India and Thailand recently held high-level talks to address growing concerns around cross-border cybercrime, online scam networks, and human trafficking in Southeast Asia. The meeting was led by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, and included top officials from both countries.
According to CyberDost, the digital arm of I4C, the discussions focused on tackling issues like scam compounds, online fraud, and the exploitation of people through digital means. These crimes are often linked, driven by international criminal groups that take advantage of weak cybersecurity and vulnerable individuals seeking jobs.
A serious humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the region. Scam centers, especially in Cambodia and Myanmar, are run by organized crime rings that trap victims—many of them Indians—with fake job offers. Once captured, these individuals are forced to run romance scams, investment frauds, and fake tech support services under threats of violence.
Reports from the United Nations and media outlets estimate that over 29,000 Indian citizens have been affected. India has already helped rescue more than 360 citizens from Cambodia in recent months.
According to CyberDost, the digital arm of I4C, the discussions focused on tackling issues like scam compounds, online fraud, and the exploitation of people through digital means. These crimes are often linked, driven by international criminal groups that take advantage of weak cybersecurity and vulnerable individuals seeking jobs.
A serious humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the region. Scam centers, especially in Cambodia and Myanmar, are run by organized crime rings that trap victims—many of them Indians—with fake job offers. Once captured, these individuals are forced to run romance scams, investment frauds, and fake tech support services under threats of violence.
Reports from the United Nations and media outlets estimate that over 29,000 Indian citizens have been affected. India has already helped rescue more than 360 citizens from Cambodia in recent months.
Cybersecurity expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh who has led multiple investigations into cross-border fraud and online exploitations praised the meeting, calling it a major step forward in global cybercrime prevention. He emphasized, “Cybercrime doesn’t recognize borders. Whether it’s financial fraud or cyber slavery, international cooperation—sharing of data, intelligence, and joint task forces—is the only way forward.”
This India-Thailand engagement signals a shift toward a proactive approach in dealing with cybercrime and human trafficking. With I4C taking the lead, experts hope this marks the beginning of broader collaboration across ASEAN nations to stop these crimes before they happen and protect victims more effectively.
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