INTERPOL Flags Global Scam Compounds as Crypto Fraud Explodes
INTERPOL has formally classified scam compounds—long associated with human trafficking and coerced labor—as a transnational crime threat. The resolution highlights a sharp rise in crypto fraud, with criminal hubs expanding beyond Southeast Asia. Delegates at the General Assembly approved measures to bolster international police coordination, adopting the Strategic Framework 2026–2030 to combat cyber-enabled financial crimes.
Scam centers now target victims from over 60 countries, luring them with fake job offers only to force them into fraudulent operations. These include investment scams, voice phishing, and sophisticated crypto schemes. INTERPOL warns that criminals are leveraging AI-driven social engineering, deepfakes, and anonymized crypto payments to evade detection.
