More than 5,300 individuals remain captive in Myanmar scam centers

More than 5,300 individuals, including nationals from China, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brazil, remain trapped in online scam centers in Myanmar, according to a human rights group. These centers, controlled by the Myanmar Democratic Karen Buddhist Army militia, continue to perpetrate online fraud and human trafficking despite a multinational crackdown. Victims, many trafficked and subjected to severe abuse, often face disbelief and stigmatization instead of support and protection.

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