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Over 1,000 Flee Myanmar Scams Amid Military Raid

10/25/2025

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Chinese Nationals Flee

More than 1,000 people, primarily Chinese nationals, fled from Myanmar to Thailand after a military raid on the KK Park scam center.
Thai authorities said 1,049 people crossed into Mae Sot from Wednesday to Friday, many arriving by small boats.
The KK Park complex, notorious for internet scams, has thrived amid Myanmar's civil war.
Most escapees will be screened for human trafficking, and critics say the crackdown is superficial.

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Chen Zhi Charged

Chen Zhi, 37, faces allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice for leading a cyber-fraud empire that reportedly stole billions in cryptocurrency.
The U.S. Treasury has seized $14 billion in bitcoin linked to Chen, the largest cryptocurrency seizure to date.
Sanctions have been imposed on 128 companies and 17 individuals associated with Chen.
His Prince Group is implicated in crimes such as human trafficking and money laundering, with investigations ongoing in China since 2020.

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Junta Raids Scammers

Over 1,000 people, mainly Chinese, fled Myanmar to Thailand after a military raid on scam centers linked to local militias.
The junta and local militias profit from these operations.
The crackdown appears to respond to Chinese pressure, with some individuals targeted for arrest.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) has disabled over 2,500 Starlink terminals used in these scams.
The company says the move balances connectivity with responsible innovation amid digital-exploitation concerns.

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Chinese Nationals Flee

More than 1,000 people, primarily Chinese nationals, fled from Myanmar to Thailand after a military raid on the KK Park scam center.
Thai authorities said 1,049 people crossed into Mae Sot from Wednesday to Friday, many arriving by small boats.
The KK Park complex, notorious for internet scams, has thrived amid Myanmar's civil war.
Most escapees will be screened for human trafficking, and critics say the crackdown is superficial.

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