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Myanmar has detained over 13,000 foreigners involved in scam operations since January, with most being deported, but delays persist especially for nationals from African countries without embassies, as the country seeks international cooperation to repatriate detainees.
Myanmar's military regime has detained over 13,000 foreigners in a crackdown on scam centers near the Thai border, with efforts underway to deport them, primarily focusing on Chinese and African nationals, amid ongoing ethnic and political tensions.
Myanmar's military regime has detained over 13,000 foreigners in a crackdown on scam centers near the Thai border, with many awaiting deportation due to logistical delays, and is urging the international community to facilitate their return.
Scam centers across Southeast Asia, often housed in large complexes and originating from casino operations, continue to operate despite government crackdowns, with victims from over 56 countries being exploited through online scams, forced labor, and fraud schemes, leading to billions in losses and ongoing efforts to dismantle these criminal networks.
Nearly 700 foreigners, mainly from India and China, fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand following a military raid on KK Park, a notorious cybercrime and human trafficking hub run by Chinese-backed gangs. Thailand detained 677 individuals and is processing their legal status, as the area is known for online scams and trafficking activities involving multiple countries.
South Korea has issued a travel ban to parts of Cambodia following the death of a student believed to be tortured in a scam compound, amid concerns over the widespread operation of illegal scam centers involving human trafficking, forced labor, and cyber fraud, with efforts underway to repatriate missing South Koreans and crack down on criminal networks.
Cambodian authorities have arrested over 2,100 suspects in a crackdown on online scam centers since June, targeting international criminal gangs involved in cybercrime, with ongoing efforts supported by government directives to eliminate illegal cyber activities and improve the country's reputation.