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Myanmar scamming operations

How China Has Responded to Southeast Asia’s ‘Scamdemic’
By Sebastian Strangio
Selina Ho discusses the Chinese government's efforts to combat criminal operations that are harming its image and reputation in the Mekong region.

US Announces Sanctions Against Myanmar Military for ‘Facilitating’ Cyber Scams
By Sebastian Strangio
The Karen National Army and its leader Saw Chit Thu have been described as "key enablers" of the region's online fraud operations.

Myanmar’s Military Is Tightening Its Grip on Cyberspace
By Kenneth Leung
Tracking three major recent developments in the country’s junta-controlled digital sphere.

Ethiopian Tech Workers Are Trapped in Myanmar’s Scam Centers
By Sribala Subramanian
The country is the primary recruiting hub for trafficked scam workers in Africa.

Thailand Charges 100 For Involvement in Online Fraud Operations
By Sebastian Strangio
The group were among 119 Thai nationals detained during a raid in the Cambodian border town of Poipet last week.

Myanmar: Situation Update with Paul Greening
By Luke Hunt
Cracking down on the human traffickers; will Rakhine fall to the AA?

Thailand Rescues 7,000 but Faces Stiff Resistance in Scamming Crackdown
By Luke Hunt
Fraud syndicates have reportedly moved deeper into Myanmar in response to crackdowns.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai leader says that the discussions with Xi Jinping will focus on online scamming operations, tourism, and air pollution.
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