Abused, exploited: How two Africans became trapped in a cyber-scam in Laos Southeast Asia’s multibillion-dollar cyber-scam centres lure victims from as far away as Africa. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025
US sanctions Myanmar's ethnic Karen National Army for 'facilitating cyber scams' The KNA controls Shwe Kokko and some areas in Myawaddy, on the border with Thailand in the state of Kayin, also known as Karen state. Euronews · May 6, 2025
US sanctions Myanmar militia and warlord linked to cyber scams and trafficking Washington says Karen National Army and its chief lease land to organised crime gangs and run highly lucrative ‘scam compounds’ targeting Americans The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
US imposes sanctions on Myanmar ethnic militia for 'facilitating cyber scams' An ethnic militia group in southeastern Myanmar that faces sanctions by the United States over its alleged involvement with human trafficking and online scams has criticized Washington’s actions The Independent UK · May 6, 2025