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Speakers highlighted that fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, driven by AI and cross-border criminal networks exploiting gaps between systems and jurisdictions. They stressed that tackling the threat requires stronger collaboration between operators, governments, and digital platforms, alongside faster intelligence sharing and coordinated regulation. 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