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Myanmar Military Raids Shwe Kokko Scam Hub, Detains 346 Foreigners

The operation follows Chinese pressure after the recent extradition of alleged ringleader She Zhijiang.

Overview

  • State media said nearly 10,000 mobile phones used for online gambling and fraud were seized during the raid.
  • Authorities identified the Yatai venture tied to She Zhijiang as active in Shwe Kokko, and noted prior US and UK sanctions on She and his company.
  • The army blamed armed opposition groups for shielding scam centers and said it moved in after regaining territorial control near the Thai border.
  • Officials cited cooperation with China and pointed to earlier actions at KK Park, including demolitions and large groups crossing into Thailand.
  • UN and regional monitors estimate industrial-scale scam operations in Southeast Asia generate roughly $37–40 billion a year and rely on trafficked labor.