Pig-butchering scams, a sophisticated form of cyber fraud, have defrauded victims of over $75 billion globally, exploiting cryptocurrencies and social engineering tactics. The schemes often involve human trafficking, forcing individuals into scam operations. At the centre is Wan Kuok-koi, alias “Broken Tooth,” a former Macau mafia figure allegedly connected to these operations. Despite international sanctions and investigations, enforcement gaps allow such crimes to thrive, leaving thousands of victims and perpetrators trapped in this criminal network.
