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US worried by rise in ‘foreigner butchering’ scams from China
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — The United States is increasingly concerned at the emergence of “foreigner butchering” scams allegedly being run from China, adding another potential wrinkle to President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping in the coming months.
Gang crackdown carried out without 'abuses,' Guatemalan defense chief says
AFP, Published on 25/03/2026
» GUATEMALA CITY - Guatemala has cracked down on gangs while safeguarding human rights, its Defense Minister Henry Saenz told AFP in an exclusive interview, rejecting the brutal methods neighboring El Salvador has used to curb rampant criminal activity.
Two caught with 64 phones used by scammers
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» CHANTHABURI — Navy police arrested two people found in possession of 64 mobile phones believed used by scam gangs, in Pong Nam Ron district on Monday.
Police stop gang fight on Pattaya’s Walking Street
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2026
» Police arrested nine migrant workers and broke up a developing armed brawl involving about 20 migrant workers on Walking Street late on Sunday night.
Police disperse migrant gang-clash on Pattaya’s Walking Street
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 16/03/2026
» PATTAYA - Police arrested nine migrant workers and broke up a developing armed brawl involving about 20 migrant workers on Walking Street late on Sunday night.
After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back
Published on 06/03/2026
» After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.
War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
Cambodia claims crackdown has halved scam activity
Published on 26/02/2026
» Cambodian authorities say a crackdown on online scam compounds has cut activity in half since the start of this year, as they face international pressure to dismantle networks accused of stealing billions annually from people worldwide.
Border security tightened as more scammers flee crackdowns
Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Royal Thai Police Office (RTP) has ordered heightened border security after detecting attempts by transnational scam syndicates to slip into Thailand to evade intensified crackdowns in neighbouring countries.
Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» GUADALAJARA — The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.