New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- Between the usual mix of trade talk and climate pledges, the New Delhi Declaration issued by Brics leaders also addressed two increasingly urgent issues for the member states- the rise of organised digital fraud operations and the need for coordinated rules around AI.

The declaration, unanimously adopted by the 11 member countries of the bloc on Saturday, expressed serious concern over the proliferation of organised scam networks, specifically citing cross-border operations and alleged "scam compounds" that exploit digital technologies, payment systems, and vulnerable individuals. These operations often use fake investment platforms, romance scams, and fraudulent job offers to defraud victims before laundering proc...