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Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone

Thai Authorities Cut Illegal Internet Cable Running Into Laos

Thai Authorities Cut Illegal Internet Cable Running Into Laos

By Sebastian Strangio
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission claims that the illegal connection was used by Laos-based scamming gangs to target Thai nationals.

Philippine Officials Rescue 162 in Raid on Suspected Cyberscam Hub

Philippine Officials Rescue 162 in Raid on Suspected Cyberscam Hub

By Sebastian Strangio
Several Southeast Asian governments have launched crackdowns on online fraud operations. Is an end to the region’s cyber-scam epidemic in sight?
Lao, Chinese Officials Detain 771 in Raid on Golden Triangle Gambling Hub

Lao, Chinese Officials Detain 771 in Raid on Golden Triangle Gambling Hub

By Sebastian Strangio
Vientiane has ordered all unauthorized "call centers" to vacate the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone by August 25.

Laos Issues Ultimatum to Golden Triangle Scam Operators

Laos Issues Ultimatum to Golden Triangle Scam Operators

By Sebastian Strangio
The authorities have given fraud operators until August 25 to vacate the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province.

Southeast Asia’s Brewing Refugee Crisis

Southeast Asia’s Brewing Refugee Crisis

By Lindsey Kennedy and Nathan Paul Southern
The impending closure of giant online scamming factories in eastern Myanmar could leave thousands of trafficking victims stranded.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

US, UK, Canada Sanctions Target Southeast Asian Scam Operations

US, UK, Canada Sanctions Target Southeast Asian Scam Operations

By Sebastian Strangio
The coordinated sanctions have been imposed on those responsible for major criminal operations in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

Laos Deports 462 Chinese Nationals as Scamming Crackdown Spreads

Laos Deports 462 Chinese Nationals as Scamming Crackdown Spreads

By Sebastian Strangio
Under pressure from China, mainland Southeast Asian governments are finally taking action against the region's cyberscam scourge. But will it be enough?
Is Laos a Criminal State?

Is Laos a Criminal State?

By Kearrin Sims
Last week's attempted execution of a prominent government critic points to the recent rise of lawlessness and a sharp decline in public safety.

Report Claims 700 Malaysians Held for Ransom in Lao SEZ

Report Claims 700 Malaysians Held for Ransom in Lao SEZ

By Sebastian Strangio
The report is just the latest case of alleged human trafficking to have emerged in the Mekong region over the past year.

Inside Southeast Asia’s Casino Scam Archipelago

Inside Southeast Asia’s Casino Scam Archipelago

By Lindsey Kennedy and Nathan Paul Southern
Special Economic Zones and self-governing statelets across the Mekong region have become conduits for human trafficking on a massive scale.

Golden Triangle Gambling Zone the World’s ‘Worst’ SEZ, Group Says

Golden Triangle Gambling Zone the World’s ‘Worst’ SEZ, Group Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The Golden Triangle SEZ has been credibly accused of involvement in human trafficking, narcotics smuggling, and the trade in endangered wildlife products.
Chinese Casino Magnate’s Empire Set to Expand in Laos

Chinese Casino Magnate’s Empire Set to Expand in Laos

By Sebastian Strangio
The businessman Zhao Wei has established close relationships to Laos's communist elite.

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