Myanmar's Military Raids Notorious Online Scam Operation, Detains Over 2,000
The Myanmar military has launched a major crackdown on an online scam operation near the border with Thailand, detaining over 2,200 people and seizing dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals. The raid, which was part of ongoing operations to suppress online fraud, illegal gambling, and cross-border cybercrime, took place in early September and targeted KK Park, a notorious cybercrime centre.
According to state media, the army raided the compound and seized equipment including 30 sets of Starlink terminals, as well as more than 260 unregistered buildings. The detentions have raised concerns about human trafficking and forced labor, with many victims reportedly being recruited from other countries under false pretences.
KK Park has been a major hub for online scams targeting people worldwide, often using romantic ploys and bogus investment pitches to gain victims' confidence. The operation is also accused of recruiting workers from other countries and holding them captive, forcing them to carry out criminal activities.
The raid comes as Myanmar faces growing international pressure over its human rights record, with the US and Britain recently imposing sanctions on alleged organisers of a major Cambodian cyber scam gang. The military government has denied any involvement in the scams, despite allegations that top leaders of the Karen National Union were involved.
The crackdown is part of a larger effort by Myanmar's military to suppress online crime, which has been a growing concern for authorities. In recent months, there have been several previous crackdowns on cyberscam operations in the country, including an operation launched with Thailand and China in February that released thousands of trafficked people from scam compounds.
The use of Starlink terminals, which link to SpaceX satellites, has raised concerns about the company's policy allowing for "conduct that is defamatory, fraudulent, obscene, or deceptive". The company has not commented on the raid, but its policy bans such activities.
The Myanmar military has launched a major crackdown on an online scam operation near the border with Thailand, detaining over 2,200 people and seizing dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals. The raid, which was part of ongoing operations to suppress online fraud, illegal gambling, and cross-border cybercrime, took place in early September and targeted KK Park, a notorious cybercrime centre.
According to state media, the army raided the compound and seized equipment including 30 sets of Starlink terminals, as well as more than 260 unregistered buildings. The detentions have raised concerns about human trafficking and forced labor, with many victims reportedly being recruited from other countries under false pretences.
KK Park has been a major hub for online scams targeting people worldwide, often using romantic ploys and bogus investment pitches to gain victims' confidence. The operation is also accused of recruiting workers from other countries and holding them captive, forcing them to carry out criminal activities.
The raid comes as Myanmar faces growing international pressure over its human rights record, with the US and Britain recently imposing sanctions on alleged organisers of a major Cambodian cyber scam gang. The military government has denied any involvement in the scams, despite allegations that top leaders of the Karen National Union were involved.
The crackdown is part of a larger effort by Myanmar's military to suppress online crime, which has been a growing concern for authorities. In recent months, there have been several previous crackdowns on cyberscam operations in the country, including an operation launched with Thailand and China in February that released thousands of trafficked people from scam compounds.
The use of Starlink terminals, which link to SpaceX satellites, has raised concerns about the company's policy allowing for "conduct that is defamatory, fraudulent, obscene, or deceptive". The company has not commented on the raid, but its policy bans such activities.
they're just trying to make a living online. what's wrong with making money from scams? 
it's like how some ppl get rich by selling stuff online without even making anything themselves 
who know someone or have had their info stolen cuz of these scammers. and its not just myanmar - every country has cybercrime problems 
if they're gonna allow it, at least make sure the scammers aren't using it to ruin ppl's lives 
just read about this raid in Myanmar and it's crazy how these online scams are affecting so many people 
over 2k detained and Starlink equipment seized... can't believe they're using a legit internet service to carry out such crimes 
they detained over 2k people and seized tons of equipment from this cybercrime centre KK Park... it's crazy how online scams can be so major and affect ppl worldwide 
those Starlink terminals are like a big red flag for me 
hope the victims get the help they need and that the authorities do their best to keep these scammers from causing more harm 
The more I think about it, the more I realize that our online lives are just as much of a reflection of our offline values... or lack thereof 
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i'm curious what sparked this massive raid tho 
, at least something's being done about it. but what really gets me is these people were recruited from other countries under false pretences, that's just nasty 
I mean, can you even believe what's going on in Myanmar right now? The military raids this notorious online scam operation and detains over 2,200 people... it's just wild! 
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