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SpaceX Cuts Starlink to 2,500 Scam Centers in Myanmar

10/22/2025

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SpaceX terminated Starlink services for more than 2,500 devices used at scam centers in Myanmar after a military raid on KK Park, a notorious compound.
The crackdown comes amid ongoing civil unrest since the 2021 coup, which has allowed these scam operations to flourish.
SpaceX vice-president Lauren Dreyer said the company acts against identified violations.
Despite the crackdown, many scam centers remain active, employing tens of thousands and relying on militia protection.
Reports indicate these centers exploit victims through fraudulent schemes, with many workers subjected to harsh conditions.

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SpaceX terminated Starlink services for more than 2,500 devices used at scam centers in Myanmar after a military raid on KK Park, a notorious compound.
The crackdown comes amid ongoing civil unrest since the 2021 coup, which has allowed these scam operations to flourish.
SpaceX vice-president Lauren Dreyer said the company acts against identified violations.
Despite the crackdown, many scam centers remain active, employing tens of thousands and relying on militia protection.
Reports indicate these centers exploit victims through fraudulent schemes, with many workers subjected to harsh conditions.