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Thailand Cuts Off Power To Myanmar Scam Networks

File-General view Myawaddy district in eastern Myanmar, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

Thailand has taken decisive action by cutting off power supplies to areas in Myanmar known for harboring criminal syndicates involved in online scams. The affected regions, including Myawaddy and Tachilek, have been identified as hotspots for fraudulent activities such as false romantic schemes, bogus investments, and illegal gambling operations.

These scams have not only defrauded victims worldwide of billions of dollars but have also ensnared individuals into virtual slavery through deceptive recruitment tactics. In response to mounting public pressure, Thailand's National Security Council and other government agencies convened to address the issue.

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