Myanmar military raids online scam hub, arrests nearly 350 on Thai border
Summary
Myanmar's military conducted a raid on an internet scam hub near the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people and seizing about 10,000 mobile phones. The raid is part of a larger effort to crack down on scam centers in the region, which have been linked to armed opposition groups and are often protected by them. These scam centers have become widespread in Southeast Asia, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, generating significant illegal profits.Key Facts
- Myanmar's military raided an internet scam hub near the border with Thailand.
- Approximately 350 people were arrested during this operation.
- Nearly 10,000 mobile phones used in online scams were confiscated.
- The operation targeted the Shwe Kokko area, linked to the Yatai company and She Zhijiang, a Chinese-Cambodian alleged racketeer.
- She Zhijiang was extradited from Thailand to China on allegations of running online scams.
- Scam centers in Southeast Asia have been linked to human trafficking and generate billions of dollars.
- The United Nations reported significant fraud activities in Southeast Asian border areas.
- The United States and Britain have sanctioned companies involved in these scam operations.
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