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Interpol Declares Southeast Asian Romance and Crypto Scams a National Security Threat

  • —Interpol labeled Southeast Asian romance and crypto scams a national security threat
  • —Announcement confirmed on September 30, 2026
  • —Schemes tied to cross-border criminal networks in Southeast Asia
Why it matters: The designation could accelerate global pressure on crypto platforms exploited by scam operations in the region.
Source: Bitcoinist
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