Overview
- Military spokesman Zaw Min Tun said 346 foreign nationals were detained in Shwe Kokko and nearly 10,000 mobile phones and related equipment were confiscated.
- Authorities reported blocking attempted cross‑border escapes near Myawaddy during the raid, which the junta framed as part of an ongoing crackdown on online fraud and illegal gambling.
- The operation follows an October raid on the nearby KK Park compound, after which more than 1,500 people crossed into Thailand and buildings at the site were demolished.
- State media identified Yatai as involved at Shwe Kokko and noted alleged operator She Zhijiang was arrested in Thailand in 2022 and recently extradited to China.
- Observers question whether the campaign targets masterminds, as UNODC estimates Southeast Asia’s scam centers generate nearly $40 billion a year and the border area remains influenced by militias including the Border Guard Force and the Karen National Union.