Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act

This legislation aims to combat the growing threat of international scam compounds that defraud people in the United States and exploit human trafficking victims. It requires the Secretary of State, in consultation with other federal agencies, to develop a comprehensive, global strategy to counter these operations and hold significant transnational criminal organizations accountable. The strategy will identify structural vulnerabilities, list enabling and impacted countries, and outline objectives for prevention, victim support, and international cooperation. Key provisions of the strategy include preventing recruitment fraud, supporting survivors of human trafficking and forced criminality, and enhancing the capabilities of partner governments. It also focuses on investigating connections between these criminal organizations and the People's Republic of China. An interagency task force will be established to coordinate the strategy's implementation, monitor scam compound operations, and conduct annual reviews, reporting findings to Congress. Furthermore, the bill grants the President authority to impose sanctions on foreign persons who materially assist or control international scam compound operations. These sanctions can include blocking property and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction, targeting those involved in recruitment fraud, human trafficking, cyber-enabled fraud, or money laundering. The President must report semiannually to Congress on all sanctioned individuals and may waive sanctions in the national interest, with prior notification to Congress. The Act defines terms such as "scam compound," "cyber-enabled fraud," "forced criminality," and "enabling country" to clarify its scope. This legislation is set to sunset seven years after its enactment, providing a targeted period for addressing these complex international criminal activities.