Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Myanmar Junta Cracks Down on Border Scam Centers
Myanmar's military government, called the junta, finally decided to stop scam centers along the border with Thailand.
They started destroying buildings and catching people involved.
This happened because other countries, like the U.S., were putting pressure on them to stop these scams, which also involve human trafficking.
Myanmar's junta ordered a crackdown on scam centers along the Thai border
Operations began after a visit by junta leader Min Aung Hlaing
Over 180 buildings demolished, 1,000 foreigners detained, and 2,653 computers seized
Junta's move comes under international pressure, including U.S. sanctions and a multi-agency strike force
Scam operations have been linked to human trafficking and generate billions annually
- Who
- Myanmar's junta and the Karen National Army
- What
- Crackdown on scam centers along the Thai-Myanmar border
- When
- Operations began after a visit by junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, with demolitions and detentions starting on Tuesday
- Where
- Border towns like Myawaddy
- Why
- To improve international reputation and avoid U.S. actions
Myanmar Junta
International Community
Scam centers
Myanmar Junta
A threat to international reputation
International Community
A global security threat
- Number of buildings demolished
- Over 180
- Number of foreigners detained
- Over 1,000
- Number of computers seized
- 2,653
- Number of mobile phones seized
- 21,750
- Estimated annual revenue from scam operations
- Billions of dollars