India's Jamtara and Mewat cyber scams target US and Western victims

The Diplomat reports that cyber scams originating from impoverished Indian regions like Jamtara and Mewat have become a significant income source, targeting victims in the US and West. The scale and sophistication of these operations are not fully quantified, but the pattern indicates a persistent transnational cybercrime threat. This matters as it highlights the economic drivers of cybercrime and potential diplomatic friction with Western nations.