: Hundreds of thousands of people, including many older adolescents, are being lured to Southeast Asian "scam centers" with promises of legitimate tech jobs. Once there, they are subjected to "prison-like conditions," torture, and forced to commit global financial fraud.
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: Launched in late 2025, this 10-year regional framework commits ASEAN nations to accelerating collective action to eliminate the worst forms of child labor by 2035. : Hundreds of thousands of people, including many