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Myanmar (Burma)· Hpa-AnIllegal online scam structures dismantled in Shwe Kokko
Illegal structures used for online fraud and gambling in Shwe Kokko area are being systematically demolished as part of a national effort to combat online scams.
Background
Southeast Asia has become a hub for online scam operations, often run by organized crime groups. These operations frequently exploit vulnerable individuals through forced labor. Governments in the region are increasing efforts to dismantle these illicit networks and repatriate victims.
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Online scam operations and illegal structures in Shwe Kokko dismantled
First report 16h agoLast update 7h agoChina has been slow to dismantle scam parks in northern Myanmar due to complex local power structures, military-political interests, and jurisdictional challenges.
Illegal structures used for online fraud and gambling in Shwe Kokko are being systematically demolished as part of a national effort to combat online scams.
The UN Ambassador for Myanmar states that the surge in cross-border crimes is a direct consequence of the 2021 military coup and the subsequent breakdown of the rule of law.
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