Thailand has taken a significant step in the fight against the billion-dollar online scam industry by cutting electricity supplies to several areas in Myanmar known for housing scam sites. These sites, often run by Chinese crime syndicates, have thrived in Myanmar amidst a backdrop of civil unrest following the military's seizure of power in 2021.
Workers at these scam compounds are reportedly held against their will and forced to participate in fraudulent schemes, with reports of beatings and torture being common. The recent electricity cuts by Thailand targeted five locations near the border, including the town of Myawaddy, where some of the largest scam compounds are situated.
