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  "Cambodian scam centers have relocated their operations to Madagascar, per Arabnews.pk. The move follows increased scrutiny of fraud rings in Southeast Asia.",
  "US authorities have indicted a Malaysian national in connection with the Madagascar-based scam network, Bloomberg reports. The investigation uncovered financial fraud targeting international victims.",
  "Madagascar's growing tech sector sees new investment as Armatis opens a center in Antananarivo, targeting 700 staff by end-2027, according to News.OutsourceAccelerator.com. The company aims to expand its footprint across the region."
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