Scam Factories Ep 2: Inside the operation

In the second part of "Scam Factories," Gemma Ware and researchers delve into the grim realities of online scam compounds in Southeast Asia, focusing on Cambodia. The episode explores the link between the scam industry and the collapse of the online gambling hub in Sihanoukville, detailing how Chinese organized crime has exploited the region. Personal stories, like that of Ben Yeo and George, illustrate the violence, torture, and exploitation within these compounds. The researchers also uncover the structure of these operations, the financial incentives and penalties for workers, and the complex money laundering schemes used to funnel billions of dollars, further exposing the connections between local elites, organized crime, and the scam industry.