Robert J Abrams
Global Security Architect & Strategic Bridge-Builder

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Over 20 years of experience at the intersection of international law enforcement and Big Tech, specializing in APAC regional security and transnational threat disruption.

Impact & Expertise

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    20+ Years Excellence

    I am proud of a distinguished career spanning US federal law enforcement both in the US and in Asia, to Head of Law Enforcement Outreach at Meta.

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    Impact at Scale

    I co-led first-of-their-kind operations resulting in the disabling of hundreds of thousands of scam-associated accounts and the disruption of scam and trafficking syndicates through coordinated APAC operations involving 11 countries.

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    Expert Communicator

    I am an accomplished public speaker and media representative on the topics of cybersecurity, digital policy, and international investigative collaboration. From closed-door meetings to highly-publicised and televised hearings, I am able to land key messages with diplomatic skill developed over years.

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Human-Centric Safety in a Digital Age

  • Victim-Centric Investigations: From HSI human trafficking task forces, to helping establish forensic interviewing in Thailand, to Meta’s public safety initiatives, the goal has always been to protect the most vulnerable.

  • Proactive Partnerships: We are moving from a reactive response posture to collaborative models that unite tech giants and law enforcement.

  • Empowerment through Advocacy: I have testified in several legislatures in several countries. I thrive in these high-stakes environments, and land messages clearly and without contention.

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Accomplishments of Note

  • I have a proven track record of leading large-scale "Joint Disruption" operations that target transnational threats in real-time. During my tenures in both law enforcement and Big Tech, effective response to crises was always a significant part of my duty,

  • Served as the primary liaison between Meta (and formerly HSI in Bangkok) and high-level government agencies and ministries throughout APAC.

  • Expert at translating complex criminal trends into actionable platform policies that protect billions of global users. Have consulted both on-the-record and privately on novel legislation and regulation.