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Myanmar's Human Trafficking Centers: 100,000 Trapped in Violence

9/8/2025

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KK Park in Myanmar serves as a fortified center for a multibillion-dollar human trafficking scam industry.
Since the 2021 military coup, scam centers along the Thai-Myanmar border have increased from 11 to 27.
Thai authorities have seized Starlink terminals linked to these operations.
Approximately 100,000 individuals are reportedly trapped in these centers, enduring severe violence.
The Burmese military depends on these criminal activities for financial backing amid ongoing conflict.

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Story summary

KK Park in Myanmar serves as a fortified center for a multibillion-dollar human trafficking scam industry.
Since the 2021 military coup, scam centers along the Thai-Myanmar border have increased from 11 to 27.
Thai authorities have seized Starlink terminals linked to these operations.
Approximately 100,000 individuals are reportedly trapped in these centers, enduring severe violence.
The Burmese military depends on these criminal activities for financial backing amid ongoing conflict.