Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Myanmar Military Destroys Cybercrime Hub, Detains Over 2,000
In Myanmar, the military blew up buildings used by cybercriminals who were running scams.
These criminals tricked people into working for them, often forcing them to commit fraud.
Over 2,000 people were freed during the raid.
The scammers used internet equipment like Starlink, which was also seized.
Most victims came from different countries and were lured with fake job offers.
The military says they took action to stop the criminals and reclaim the area.
SpaceX also disabled over 2,500 Starlink devices that were being misused by the scammers.
Myanmar military detonated buildings in the KK Park cybercrime complex.
The operation targeted online fraud operations and criminal infrastructure.
Over 2,000 individuals were released from the crime centers.
30 Starlink satellite internet units were seized during the raid.
SpaceX disabled over 2,500 Starlink devices linked to scam centers.
- Who
- Myanmar Military, Chinese gangs, SpaceX
- What
- Military operation against cybercrime hub; destruction of buildings.
- When
- Detonations on October 24; Week-long operation.
- Where
- KK Park, Myanmar, near the Thai border.
- Why
- To dismantle criminal infrastructure; reclamation of territory.
- Location of Cybercrime Hub
- KK Park, Myawaddy, Kayin State, Myanmar
- Date of Building Detonations
- October 24
- Number of Detainees
- Over 2,000
- Primary Crime
- Cyber Scams and Forced Labor
- Internet Equipment Seized
- 30 Starlink terminals
- Countries of Trafficking Victims
- 27
