**News Flash: UNODC Report Highlights Cybercrime Surge in Southeast Asia**

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a new report spotlighting the rise of cyber-enabled fraud in Southeast Asia. The report estimates losses between $18 billion and $37 billion in 2023, largely driven by organized crime.

Key findings include:

- Criminals are outsourcing tasks like money laundering and malware coding to underground service providers.

- There's a notable shift of underground data markets to Telegram, offering services like infostealers and crypto clippers.

Tether (USDT) and TRON (TRX) are flagged as preferred tools for money laundering by Asian crime syndicates. Meanwhile, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces legal troubles in France, including charges of complicity in illegal activities and money laundering. He could face up to 10 years in prison and a hefty fine.