# Transnational scam syndicate operations in Southeast Asia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/transnational-scam-syndicate-operations-in-southeast-asia > Updated: 2026-10-09T05:50:38.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Transnational scam syndicates are evolving their operational methods and geographic footprints across Southeast Asia. Reports indicate a shift in operational bases from Myanmar and Cambodia toward Malaysia and Hong Kong. In Thailand, authorities intercepted Chinese nationals attempting to use smuggling routes to reach Malaysia, while a local network was found charging fees to transport individuals to the Malaysian border. In Hong Kong, police dismantled a “money collection gang” that used wearable cameras to remotely monitor the collection of fraudulent proceeds. Meanwhile, criminal networks operating from autonomous regions in Cambodia near the Vietnamese border have utilized livestreamed lottery promotions to defraud victims. These groups often recruit individuals through “easy work, high pay” schemes to facilitate money laundering by transferring illicit funds through multiple bank accounts to evade detection. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Transnational crime groups use livestream lottery scams Transnational criminal groups are using livestreamed lottery scams to defraud victims, operating from Cambodia and using recruited Vietnamese nationals to launder money through complex bank transfers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/transnational-crime-groups-use-livestream-lottery-scams ### 2026-09-17: Transnational scam syndicates shift operations to Malaysia and Hong Kong Scam syndicates are relocating operations to Malaysia via Thailand, while Hong Kong police have arrested a gang using wearable cameras to remotely monitor cash collections for cross-border fraud rings. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/transnational-scam-syndicates-shift-operations-to-malaysia-and-hong-kong --- Cite as: Transnational scam syndicate operations in Southeast Asia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/transnational-scam-syndicate-operations-in-southeast-asia