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3,500 Fraudsters Operate Global Scam Hub in Myanmar

1/13/2026

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The New York Times reports that Shunda Park, a scam center in Myanmar, employed more than 3,500 fraudsters from nearly 30 countries.
Established in 2024, the facility specialized in online scams targeting victims worldwide, including the U.S. and Kazakhstan.
Some workers were trafficked and others learned deception, while the center celebrated successes with rituals such as a gong for smaller scams and a drum for larger ones.

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Story summary

The New York Times reports that Shunda Park, a scam center in Myanmar, employed more than 3,500 fraudsters from nearly 30 countries.
Established in 2024, the facility specialized in online scams targeting victims worldwide, including the U.S. and Kazakhstan.
Some workers were trafficked and others learned deception, while the center celebrated successes with rituals such as a gong for smaller scams and a drum for larger ones.