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OCCRP A2 VIOLENT & ORGANIZED CRIME MEDIUM RISK Published 23 Sep 2026 at 09:50 UTC, affecting PG

OCCRP: Human Trafficking Raid Exposes Suspected Cyber Scam Operation in Papua New Guinea

A raid in Papua New Guinea uncovered 39 suspected trafficked workers linked to a global cyber scam syndicate.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from OCCRP, published 23 Sep 2026.

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What happened

A raid in Papua New Guinea uncovered 39 suspected trafficked workers linked to a global cyber scam syndicate.

What compliance teams should check

  • Review exposure to cyber scam syndicates
  • Monitor for human trafficking red flags
  • Update risk assessments for Papua New Guinea
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FROM THE NOTICE The discovery of 39 suspected trafficked workers in a Port Moresby home highlights warnings that global cybercrime syndicates are expanding. OCCRP, 23 Sep 2026, 09:50 UTC, occrp.org

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