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OIM warns of rising fraud in Middle East crises
The International Organization for Migration warned that economic and political conflicts, along with changing migration patterns, are encouraging criminal networks to exploit people in the Middle East and North Africa region, especially through online fraud and human trafficking. It explained that many victims are lured with fake job offers and are forced to engage in criminal activities, mainly online scam operations, under conditions akin to slavery. The region is experiencing a rise in trafficking cases, particularly in countries such as Syria, Yemen, Libya, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories, due to displacement and ongoing conflicts, with migrant workers facing the risk of targeting or recruitment by criminal networks. The organization noted that online fraud losses worldwide reached $40 billion in 2023 and that it has provided assistance to over 3,500 victims since 2022. Efforts continue to focus on enhancing oversight, protecting victims, and dismantling criminal networks.
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