Myanmar’s military government has announced a new “zero tolerance” policy against the industrial-scale cyberscam centers that have taken root in the country. As a sign of commitment, they raided and bombed KK Park — a notorious compound that has become a symbol of impunity in the battle against one of the most lucrative criminal industries in the world.
New visual analysis raises questions about whether KK Park will ultimately be abandoned, repurposed or rebuilt. Faced with growing international pressure in the run-up to national elections later this month, Myanmar’s leaders have been trumpeting their scam-busting credentials. But interviews with current and former scammers indicate that the crackdown may not turn out to be as deep or long-lasting as the government would like it to appear.
