Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners are being repatriated
In a fresh crackdown on scam centers operating from Southeast Asia, the Thai army announced Thursday it is coordinating an effort to repatriate some 260 people believed to have been victims of human ...
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21 more Chinese nationals arrested in Shan State for illegal online fraud
In northern Shan State, Mongyal Township, within the Mongha region, an additional 21 Chinese nationals engaged in illegal ...
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Karen Militia Kicks Chinese Out of Myanmar Scam Center Hub
The junta-aligned DKBA says it wants to regain the trust of the Thai government to restore fuel, power, and internet access to the border town of Payathonzu.
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ASEAN Dithers as Scam Syndicates in Myanmar Bypass Thai Energy Cuts
Human trafficking and scam compounds are sowing further rifts within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after ...
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81 arrested for illegal gambling in Shan State, including Chinese, Vietnamese
The Information Team of the State Administration Council (SAC) has announced the arrest of 81 individuals involved in illegal ...
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Karenni Rebels Advance on Key Shan Town
The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force and its allies have ambushed junta forces on the road to Pekon in southern Shan State that leads to Naypyitaw.
Scams, casinos and high-rises: The BBC visits a bizarre city in a war zone
Glitzy videos by Yatai promised a $15bn (£12.1bn) investment and depicted a high-rise wonderland of hotels, casinos and ...