Scam Centers

Scam Centers ‘Alive and Kicking’ in Shan State

Scam centers remain alive and kicking across Myanmar’s northern Shan State despite Chinese government claims to have eliminated them. They continue thriving in parts...

Thailand Repatriates Hundreds More Chinese Scam Center Workers

BANGKOK, Thailand— Hundreds of Chinese nationals freed from Myanmar online scam centers flew home through Thailand on Thursday, as the kingdom said it aimed to...

Chinese Man Dies Awaiting Repatriation After Release From Myanmar Scam Center: BGF

A Chinese national who was freed from a border scam compound has died in the custody of the junta-aligned Karen State Border Guard Force...

Thailand Urged to Speed Prosecution of BGF Leaders Over Myawaddy Scam Centers

Justice For Myanmar (JFM) has called on the Thai government to expedite the prosecution of three Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) leaders by formally...

Myanmar Junta Allies ‘Blockade’ Scam Hub

The junta-aligned Karen State Border Guard Force (BGF) said it has blockaded the scam hub KK Park in Myawaddy Township. The “new city” in...

China’s Anti-Scam Center Czar Apologizes for Ruffling Sovereignty Feathers in Thailand

Chinese Assistant Minister for Public Security Liu Zhongyi has apologized to Thais over concerns that his high-profile activities to counter scam operations along the...