Undercover Asia
Undercover Asia is out to uncover the hard truths in the underbelly of Asia, and help us understand the plight of the disenfranchised and the displaced.
- 2014-2025
- 11 seasons
- Documentary
Undercover Asia is out to uncover the hard truths in the underbelly of Asia, and help us understand the plight of the disenfranchised and the displaced.
Season 11 Episode Guide
1 Episode 2025
Episode 1
Cyber Kidnapping
The investigative documentary delves into a disturbing trend that has emerged in cyber scams - cyber kidnapping. Unlike traditional kidnappings where physical abduction occurs, cyber kidnapping leverages on digital means to extort financial gain. We uncover why Chinese students studying in different parts of the world have become easy targets, how cyber criminals employ sophisticated tactics to coerce people to stage their own kidnaps.