The Dark Web of Online Gambling in South east Asia: A Perfect Storm for Young Victims Illegal online gambling has become a scourge on South east Asia's youth, preying on their vulnerability and desperation.
The region's easy access to social media platforms, encrypted messaging apps, and digital currencies has created a perfect storm that ravages young lives.
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), illegal online gambling is "one of the most significant and fastest growing dimensions of transnational organised crime" in the region.