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Myanmar's Military Raids Cyberscam Centers Amid Election Chaos

12/17/2025

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Myanmar's military government launched a “zero tolerance” policy against cyberscam centers and raided KK Park.
It claimed to demolish 413 buildings, but analysis shows structures remain intact.
The crackdown coincides with national elections, though past efforts failed to curb operations.
About 1,500 workers escaped to Thailand after the raid, and many remain unaccounted for.
Activists say scams and trafficking persist, and Starlink operates in some centers despite reported seizures.

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Story summary

Myanmar's military government launched a “zero tolerance” policy against cyberscam centers and raided KK Park.
It claimed to demolish 413 buildings, but analysis shows structures remain intact.
The crackdown coincides with national elections, though past efforts failed to curb operations.
About 1,500 workers escaped to Thailand after the raid, and many remain unaccounted for.
Activists say scams and trafficking persist, and Starlink operates in some centers despite reported seizures.