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Joint Efforts To Combat Online Scam Centers In Myanmar

Chinese believed to have been trafficked and trapped into working in online scam centers after they were rescued in Myawaddy district in eastern Myanmar, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Chiravuth Run

Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar have intensified, with a top Chinese security official visiting the Thai-Myanmar border to address the issue. The visit by the Chinese vice minister of public security and commissioner of the Criminal Investigation Bureau signals a joint effort by China, Thailand, and Myanmar to tackle the problem.

Myanmar's border areas with Thailand have been identified as havens for criminal syndicates engaging in various online scams, such as false romantic schemes, bogus investments, and illegal gambling activities. These scams have resulted in significant financial losses for victims worldwide, with individuals recruited often finding themselves trapped in exploitative conditions.

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