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Disrupting Global Scam Networks: The Case for Public-Private Enforcement in ASEAN
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Tech for Good Institute and partners highlighted the challenge of evolving scam networks in Southeast Asia, focusing on a public-private approach to enforcement. Singapore enacted the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Act 2026 to boost enforcement capabilities and address cross-border scam syndicates.
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You must now factor expanded public-private cooperation and tougher legal frameworks in Asia-Pacific into your fraud prevention strategy if you operate in digital payments or financial services. The region's new law and growing cross-border enforcement open demand for tech solutions that detect scam transactions early.
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