China Repatriates Hundreds Rescued from Myanmar Scam Centers

A multinational crackdown targets human trafficking and forced labor in Southeast Asian cyber fraud hubs.

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.