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Ethiopian Tech Workers Are Trapped in Myanmar’s Scam Centers

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.
Big Moves and Illusions of Reform in Southeast Asia’s Scam Industry

Big Moves and Illusions of Reform in Southeast Asia’s Scam Industry

By Jacob Sims
The forced cybercrime industry in Southeast Asia is thriving despite "crackdowns" by its criminal hosts. Will global action match the scale of the crisis?

Thai, Cambodian Police Rescue 215 Trafficked Scam Workers

Thai, Cambodian Police Rescue 215 Trafficked Scam Workers

By Sebastian Strangio
The raid in the Cambodian border town of Poipet follows Bangkok's crackdown on scamming operations along the Thailand-Myanmar border.

Thailand Rescues 7,000 but Faces Stiff Resistance in Scamming Crackdown

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.

Thai Army Repatriates Around 260 Scam Victims From Eastern Myanmar

Thai Army Repatriates Around 260 Scam Victims From Eastern Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok has taken a number of recent measures to clamp down on the cyberfraud operations in the border region.
Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says

Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader also thanked visiting Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her government's actions against online scamming compounds in Myanmar.

Thailand Cuts Electricity to Scam Sanctuaries Across Myanmar Border

Thailand Cuts Electricity to Scam Sanctuaries Across Myanmar Border

By Sebastian Strangio
The measures were announced on the eve of PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's state visit to China, during which she is set to discuss anti-scam efforts with Xi Jinping.
Thailand Versus the Scam Boom: A Look Into the Fight

Thailand Versus the Scam Boom: A Look Into the Fight

By Tita Sanglee
Does Bangkok really have the power to bring the region's online scamming gangs to their knees?

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week

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.

Mekong Nations Pledge to Bolster Anti-scam Efforts in 2025

Mekong Nations Pledge to Bolster Anti-scam Efforts in 2025

By Sebastian Strangio
China says it is leading regional efforts to crack down on online scamming operations and other transnational criminal activities.

EU Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Militia Involved in Online Scams

EU Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Militia Involved in Online Scams

By Sebastian Strangio
The European Council has targeted three individuals and one entity associated with the Karen Border Guard Force, which controls a large territory in Karen State.
Inside Myanmar with Jason Tower of the USIP

Inside Myanmar with Jason Tower of the USIP

By Luke Hunt
What happened in Myawaddy as the junta saddles up with China.

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