type: incident · created: 2026-09-05 · updated: 2026-09-05 · tags: [incident, law-enforcement, scam-centres, fraud, us-uk, coordination] · confidence: high · affected_sectors: [government, finance] · au_impact: true
US and UK Sign Memorandum to Coordinate Scam-Centre Takedowns
US DOJ officials and the UK's National Crime Agency and Crown Prosecutor signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct parallel investigations and share information on the organised crime syndicates behind Southeast Asia-based scam centres engaged in investment and romance fraud. The Scam Center Strike Force (launched in November) leads US co-ordination, with the aim to "disable" the Chinese gangs running the compounds, many staffed by trafficking victims.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parties | US DOJ + UK NCA / CPS |
| Scope | Scam centres (SE Asia) — investment/romance fraud syndicates |
| Lead | US Scam Center Strike Force |
| Source | The Record — Tier 2/4 |
A transatlantic enforcement-coordination step against Southeast Asia scam-compound syndicates — directly relevant to AU/NZ given the scale of scam losses and regional coordination efforts.
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