Overview

• Over 1,000 Chinese nationals rescued from scam centers in Myanmar have begun returning home through Thailand, with 16 flights scheduled over three days.
• The scam centers, operating in Myanmar’s border regions, trafficked thousands of workers under false job promises, forcing them into online fraud under threats of torture and abuse.
• China, Thailand, and Myanmar coordinated efforts to dismantle these operations, with Thai authorities cutting electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to key border areas hosting the centers.
• Victims from multiple countries, including Ethiopia and Bangladesh, have reported severe physical abuse, including beatings and electrocution, while being coerced into fraudulent activities.
• Approximately 10,000 workers, including nationals from various countries, are expected to be repatriated as the crackdown continues, with further multinational discussions planned.