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Myanmar Military Raids Internet Scam Hubs, Arrests 350

11/22/2025

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Myanmar's military arrested nearly 350 people in a Shwe Kokko raid, intensifying its crackdown on internet scam hubs along the Thai border.
The operation seized around 10,000 mobile phones linked to online gambling.
The military says armed opposition groups protected these operations.
The military says it has regained territorial control.
The crackdown follows international pressure from China, and some view it as propaganda to appease Beijing while maintaining military profits.

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Myanmar's military arrested nearly 350 people in a Shwe Kokko raid, intensifying its crackdown on internet scam hubs along the Thai border.
The operation seized around 10,000 mobile phones linked to online gambling.
The military says armed opposition groups protected these operations.
The military says it has regained territorial control.
The crackdown follows international pressure from China, and some view it as propaganda to appease Beijing while maintaining military profits.