Myanmar declares a “zero tolerance” policy for cyberscams. But the fraud goes on

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Myanmar declares a “zero tolerance” policy for cyberscams. But the fraud goes on 63d ago

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Myanmar's military leadership has declared a "zero tolerance" policy against cyberscams, initiating a crackdown that included the demolition of the notorious KK Park compound and raids on other scam centers like Shwe Kokko. This action, announced on October 20, 2023, and followed by a pledge in November to "eradicate scam activities from their roots," appears to be a response to international pressure, particularly from the U.S. and China, as Myanmar prepares for elections. However, evidence suggests the crackdown may be superficial, with thousands of displaced scam workers quickly relocating to other compounds within Myanmar and abroad, and some scam operations continuing to use Starlink internet services despite SpaceX's announced cutoff. Analysts question the sincerity of the crackdown, citing the military's alleged involvement in profiting from these operations and the continued growth of scam compounds.

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