Transnational Scam Centers and Human Trafficking Expansion into West Africa

July 3, 2025

The global expansion of transnational scam centers has taken a new and troubling turn, with West Africa emerging as a significant node in a cybercriminal infrastructure once concentrated in Southeast Asia. Driven by organized crime networks, technological innovation, and human trafficking, this evolving ecosystem poses both regional and international security threats. The following unstructured report analyzes recent developments, strategic shifts, and operational patterns observed in this expanding illicit industry.