Myanmar’s military has conducted a raid on an internet scam hub near the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 individuals and seizing about 10,000 mobile phones linked to online gambling. The army attributed the operation to armed opposition groups that allegedly protected these scam centers. This crackdown follows increased pressure from China and aims to respond to the booming black-market operations in the region, which have exploited thousands through trafficking. Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s border areas have become hotspots for such activities, prompting international sanctions against involved entities.
Want More Context? 🔎
Loading PerspectiveSplit analysis...
